Roof Replacement in Claremont, CA
Claremont asks a little more of a new roof. Older homes have clay tile worth saving, the north side sits in fire zones, and some homes need design review before the look changes. We plan for all three before we give you a price.
Keep the Character of the House
Spanish Revival homes look wrong with a flat gray roof. If the clay tile is still sound, a relay keeps it. If it is not, we bring clay and concrete tile samples that keep the shape and color of the original.
For mid century ranch homes, architectural shingles in a cool rated color are the usual choice. They keep a low profile and go on fast.
Design Review and Permits
Some Claremont homes need design review before the roof material or color changes. Ask the city before you pick a new look, and we will give you the product sheets for the review. Then we pull the reroof permit and meet the inspector.
Fire Zones in North Claremont
Near the foothills, many streets are in mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. A new roof there must be Class A, and the gaps at the ridge and eaves should be closed so embers cannot get in. We check your address on the state map first.
Trees and the New Roof
Claremont's big trees drop leaves and limbs on roofs every winter. Before we start, we look at branches over the roof. After the job, clean valleys and gutters each fall keep the new roof draining the way it should.
Roof Replacement Questions in Claremont
Do you replace roofs in north Claremont fire zones?
Yes. In mapped Very High zones the new roof is Class A, with ember resistant vents and closed gaps at the ridge and eaves.
Can you reuse my clay tile?
Often, yes. If most of the clay is sound, we lift it, replace the paper underneath and relay it with matching pieces for the broken ones.
Is Claremont in a different climate zone than Ontario?
Yes. Claremont's ZIP code is in state climate zone 9. The cool roof rule for a sloped reroof still applies there.
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