Residential Roof Replacement with OSB Sheathing in Camp Douglas WI

This one had a layer of complexity that a lot of homeowners don't think about - the decking underneath. When we stripped the old shingles off this Camp Douglas home, we were left with spaced wood decking. That's a common setup on older homes, where boards were laid with gaps between them instead of a solid surface. It's not a roofing surface you can just nail new shingles onto and call it good.

Before we could even think about shingles, we laid new OSB sheathing across the entire roof. OSB - oriented strand board - gives you a flat, continuous surface that holds fasteners properly and supports the roofing system the way it's supposed to be supported. Skipping this step would have compromised everything installed on top of it. We don't cut corners like that.

Once the deck was solid, we installed Malarkey Vista shingles in Natural Wood. These are a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle - the highest rating available. For Wisconsin homeowners dealing with hail, wind, and heavy storms, that rating actually matters. It's not just a marketing term. Class 4 shingles can also qualify you for a discount on your homeowner's insurance, so it's worth asking your agent about that.

The Natural Wood color came out sharp. It's a warm blend of tans and browns with some variation built into the pattern, so it doesn't look flat or uniform. The hip and ridge lines are clean, penetrations are properly flashed and sealed, and the whole roof looks exactly the way a finished shingle job should look.

From spaced decking to a fully warranted shingle roofing system - that's the kind of job where doing it right from the bottom up is the only option. Whether you've got a similar older home or just need a straight replacement, this is how a roof should be built.