Mears Roofing had an amazing opportunity to transform a Gig Harbor WA home with a metal and asphalt shingle roof. This was a new construction project and the finished product turned out amazing. We find that metal roofing is a very popular choice in Gig Harbor WA due to the density of trees. Did you know that installing a metal roof in an area that has a lot of trees can prolong the replacement cycle of the roof for decades?

For this new construction roof in Gig Harbor WA, we installed a 26 gauge NuRay Standing Seam Metal Roof in the color Charcoal Gray and Pabco Premier asphalt shingles in the color Pewter Gray. Not many homes in the Puget Sound combine the durability of a metal roof with the dependability of an asphalt shingle accent. Mears Roofing really enjoyed being a part of this unique project.

Mear's Roofing is at it again! We love what we do and we do what we love, which is to protect your family's most valuable asset, your home. We recently had the opportunity to make a Spanaway home a safer and better looking place with a much needed roof replacement.

There are many benefits to replacing the roof on your home. Learn more about the incredible protection our Timberline HDZ roofing shingles provide for your home, business and family! We have you covered!

For this particular roofing replacement we tore off the existing asphalt shingle roof and replaced it with a charcoal Timberline HDZ limited lifetime roofing system. The Timberline HDZ is the number one selling roofing shingle in America. We are certified Master Elite contractors with GAF, which is the highest credential you can earn in the Nation. 

We also helped create amazing natural light in the home by installing a new skylight. The combination between the new roof and skylight has completely transformed the look and atmosphere of the home both inside and out. 

If your roof looks like it's nearing the end of it's useful life give us a call today. We would be more than happy to come out and take a look and provide a life expectancy report and a no obligation consultation. Contact us today by filling out our contact form which you can access below. 

As we continue to grow and evolve as one of the premier family owned roofing companies in Tacoma, WA & Puget Sound, our product offerings grow with us. We are excited to announce that we are adding Owens Corning roofing products to our customer offering! Expanding our product line offering will enable us to meet all of the unique color and style choices that you desire!

As a certified contractor with Owens Corning we are able to offer upgraded system warranties on top of our amazing installation service and OC's product quality. That is a combination you just cant beat. As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor we have the ability to provide: 

• Limited lifetime product warranty
• Up to a 10 year workmanship warranty backed by Owens Corning

Owens Corning has many product offerings with amazing color blends! Below is a snap shot of their key products. 

Mear's Roofing has been providing the Puget Sound with exceptional roofing services for 10 years. As we have grown the industry has recognized the service platform we have created and awarded us distinguishments such as The GAF Presidents Club & Tacoma's Best Three Roofing contractors. We are pleased to announce another very notable accreditation in our organization, our acceptance in the Malarkey Emerald Premium Roofing Contractor program! 

We are proud of the accomplishment of becoming a Malarkey Emerald Premium Contractor. It's a certification very few in the roofing industry achieve. In fact Malarkey keeps their Emerald Premium contractor level very exclusive so that it has value in the market. With this certification we will be able to provide amazing industry leading product's along with notable extended material and workmanship warranties. We will publish content in the near future educating our customers on both products and warranties. 

Malarkey has an amazing product offering that we are excited to introduce in the next few months. A snapshot of the product line is their amazing Nexgen modified asphalt based shingles. Every shingle line from Malarkey has a rubberized asphalt that helps with granule retention. They also offer smog eating technology that cleans the air, yes you heard that right! Stay tuned for more a more detailed report. 

At Mear's Roofing we believe in installing a "complete roofing system." That is why we are 1 of less than 20 GAF Master Elite roofing contractors in Washington State. Our single source manufacturer component roofing systems are installed carefully to the required specifications which allows us to offer up to 25 year workmanship warranties and limited lifetime material warranties.

To give that some perspective Washington State only requires a 1 year workmanship guarantee. While some contractors choose to offer above the state requirements they are not obligated to. That is why Mear's Roofing is your best choice for a Tacoma Roofing contractor, we protect what matters most to you with the best manufacturer backed warranty available in the Nation today!

The Role Roof Deck Condition Plays In Your System & Warranty

One area that is commonly brought up as a point of confusion with homeowners is when and why a resheet of the roof deck is required. It's important to understand that the roof deck is absolutely the foundation of your roofing system. Just like the actual foundation of your home, if its not properly poured and square the rest of the house will be affected. 

Manufactures actually require a smooth and solid substrate as the foundation of the roofing system and there are many reasons for that! Read on below to learn the key reasons!

1) Manufacturer Warranty Requirements
The most important and simple reason is that most manufacturers require ship lap to be covered in order to provide a warranty. There is a tremendous amount of testing and national standards that have to be met called "ASTM" ratings in order to get a product into the market and offer tangible warranties. All of this testing is completed on sold roof decks, not on older roof decks. 

2) Wind Uplift Warranty
When ASTM testing takes place on an asphalt shingle it must pass a "wind uplift" test. The shingle must withstand wind gusts of up to 110 MPH which is now the standard for asphalt shingles. The roof deck is the mot critical aspect of the wind warranty. On older homes where ship lap or skip sheathing was used the condition of the wood often becomes brittle and has lost alot of it's structural integrity due to expansion, contraction and moisture. The coil nails used to install the asphalt shingle needs to have a sold structure to penetrate into in order to withstand windy conditions. Installing a new rood into old brittle ship lap will more than likely result in "blow off" as the wind will rip single shingles or large sections of the roof right out of the compromised roof deck. ​

3) Telegraphing

The last key factor we would like to discuss regarding roof deck condition is what is known as telegraphing. In the roofing world telegraphing is when the uneven surface below the asphalt shingles begins to surface or show through the shingles. When the roof deck is uneven all of the imperfections will eventually warp the shingles and can damage them or compromise the integrity of the waterproofing if the condition is bad enough. 

Mear's Roofing Does It Right, EVERY TIME!

If you are a potential customer of Mear's Roofing you are in great hands. Roof deck protection is an area we just will not compromise. That stand will result in a roofing system that will last for decades and provide you with peace of mind knowing that you will never have to wonder if the roof deck will eventually fail. That is the Mear's standard. To learn more about our roofing services and warranties click on the desired link below. 

As a local Tacoma roofing contractor our goal is to offer services that earn us the right to be one of the top rated roofing services providers in the area. We are excited to announce that for the 2nd year in a row we have been rated one of top roofers by "3 Best Rated." We are excited to share this honor and position with two other highly reputable roofers in the Tacoma market. 

 Three Best Rated is an interesting and unique company, they don't sell products and services or charge contractors to be part of their group. They perform an audit on the local business base for many categories based on key factors including overall customer experience, reviews, internet presence and more. They then award the "Three Best Rating" to the business that have the highest rating over the categories. The graph and photos below are from their write up on Mears Roofing. 

Mears Roofing, your top rated Tacoma roofing contractor simply offers the best combination of experience, quality, warranty and pricing. When you are in the market for a new roof reach out to your friends at Mears Roofing, we have you covered. 

Mears Roofing is your premier GAF Master Elite roofing contractor in Tacoma, WA. We have over 10 years under our belt successfully servicing the roofing needs of the Puget Sound. If you are looking for a contractor to install a top notch lifetime roofing system you have come to the right place!

We recently completed a roof replacement in the beautiful city of University Place, WA. It never ceases to amaze us how different a home looks with a new roof! This particular home received an upgraded Timberline Ultra HD shingle system with NuRay Metals Matte Black accent roofs. Check out the drone video below captured by Ben Mears!

The Timberline Ultra HD roofing shingle is a premium laminate that offers both elegance and style. As you can see from the drone footage captured Ultra HD has the GAF patented high definition shadowing that has won multiple awards.  As heavy weight laminate the shingle weights 270 lbs per square (100 square feet). That is about 40-50 lbs heavier than a standard laminate shingle. 

If you are interested in receiving a no obligation free estimate for a roof replacement in Tacoma, WA click on the link below and fill out our contact form. We will get back to you shortly! 

Your old roof can become a new road!
Here at Mears Roofing we are proud to announce that we are a Certified Green Roofer! We will take the roof above your head and put it beneath your feet! How do we do that exactly? Mears Roofing takes all qualifying materials from your old roof and instead of just throwing them away, we take them to a qualified recycling facility that grinds them down into smaller particles to be used as paving material. Not only can they recycle the shingles but the nails too! On average there is 11 million tons of shingle waste generated every year and we would love to help you, your family, friends, and neighbors lower that number. Mears Roofing couldn't be more thrilled to offer our customers (that’s you!) a chance to upgrade your home in a way that reduces our carbon footprint.
​We are here to help to save our planet one roof at a time!

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New Barkwood GAF Timberline HD roof installed by Mears Roofing in Tacoma. Factory trained roof technicians installed this roof complete with pre-painted  "W" 26 Gauge Valley Metal and GAF Snow Country ridge vent. GAF Tiger Paw and Ice and Water shield were installed to ensure this roof will withstand the Pacific Northwest weather. Brand new 26 Guage drip metal will ensure gable end fascia boards will remain dry for the life of the roof. 

We have all heard horror stories about roofs and building structures rotting out our being eaten by insects. We are currently on a job that serves as a important reminder to care for your roof with annual maintenance and periodic inspections. Check out the photos below! 

When you put off having a roof leak repaired, it WILL wreak havoc in areas that the eye cannot see. There are many structural and weight bearing beams on this roof that are compromised due to the rot. An annual inspection and a simple, affordable roof repair would have literally saved our client thousands of dollars during their re-roof.