Roof and gutters
Appearances Matter…Even the Roof
Today’s dramatic rooflines are a visible, important part of your home’s overall aesthetic. High-definition dimensional shingles give the roof depth and create the look of cedar shake shingles, without the maintenance. Valley flashing, roof vents and gutter apron should be color matched to the shingle color, making these necessary roof parts less noticeable. We recommend the Lifetime Warranted Prestique Series Atlas Roofing as an excellent dimensional shingle.
Preventing Water Damage
Thoughtful home design can help prevent water leaks and snow and ice from building up in corners of your roof. We recommend applying an ice and water membrane in all roof valleys and at roof/wall intersections to prevent leaks associated with ice damming and driving rain.
Gutters Should Be Hassle-Free
The best way to move water quickly away from your home is to use a 5” gutter with a larger size 3″ x 4″ downspout, which displaces water further from your foundation and prevents water from spilling over the top of the gutters and damaging your landscaping below. Factory-painted, seamless aluminum gutters with box and strip mitered corners will never rust. For a clean look without unsightly nail heads (which will eventually rust), we install gutters with hidden hangers.
James Craig Builders knows there is a difference between a house and a home. We don’t just want to build a place for you to live; we want to create a custom home you will truly love and that performs for years to come. To help demonstrate how you will benefit from what makes us different, we’ve created a helpful Home Builder Comparison Checklist and a list of our Standard Practices and Inclusions.