Roofing for Montgomery, Ohio Homes

Roof Replacement and Repair for Brick and Two-Story Homes

GAF Certified Plus | Owens Corning Preferred | FORTIFIED Contractor

Brick, chimneys and roof planes

Montgomery is one of the older settlements in Hamilton County, but most of its houses were built after it grew into a suburb from the 1960s on. Many are brick or partly brick, and many are custom designs with several roof planes. On those houses, the shingles are rarely the first thing to fail. The masonry joints are. Chimneys, brick sidewalls and stone fronts all meet the roof at a flashing detail, and if that detail was done with caulk instead of metal, it will leak. That is where we start every Montgomery inspection.

Counterflashing belongs in the mortar joint. Where a roof meets brick, the right detail is step flashing under each shingle course with a counterflashing set into a cut mortar joint over it. A common shortcut is a strip of metal surface-mounted to the brick face with sealant. It looks fine at first and then lets water in as the sealant ages.

Chimneys collect water and debris. The uphill side of a wide chimney catches everything coming down the roof. A cricket, a small peaked roof behind the chimney, sends that water around it. Whether a cricket is needed depends on the chimney width and roof slope; we tell you which applies.

Multiple roof planes mean more valleys and hips. Custom homes often have several intersecting roof sections. Every valley needs the right underlayment and a consistent valley method, and every hip and ridge needs the right cap shingle.

Appearance matters on these houses. With brick and stone, the shingle color and profile change how the whole house looks. We bring samples and suggest options that suit the masonry, rather than picking from a single stock color.

Old repairs tell a story. We often find a tar patch at a chimney or a run of caulk along a wall. Those patches tell us where water has already been getting in, and we check the decking under them during a replacement.

Justin Riley owns Riley Roof & Exteriors and comes from a family that has sold and installed building products for three generations. We are GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred, and a BRAVA Certified Installer for composite slate and shake. Two kinds of coverage apply to a new shingle roof: the manufacturer’s system warranty (up to 50 years on qualifying GAF and Owens Corning systems) and our own workmanship warranty, which is 5, 10 or 15 years depending on the system, as spelled out in your written agreement.

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Our Process

Every Montgomery project follows the same six steps, from inspection to the final walk-through.

Inspect

We inspect your roof up close and take photos so you can see what we see.

Written Proposal

You get a written proposal that spells out materials, scope, pricing and warranty terms.

Choose Your Options

We help you choose products and colors and confirm the details before anything is ordered.

Schedule & Protect

We schedule the work, explain what to expect, and protect your landscaping, windows and driveway.

Install

Our crew installs to the manufacturer’s requirements and keeps you updated as work progresses.

Cleanup & Walkthrough

We clean up, run magnetic nail sweeps, and walk the property with you when the job is done.

Shingle options we discuss for Montgomery homes

GAF Timberline HDZ for most replacement roofs.
GAF Timberline UHDZ when you want a thicker look and a Class 4 impact rating.
Owens Corning Duration when its colors suit the house better.
BRAVA composite slate or shake when the house calls for a different look, which is a separate conversation and a separate price range.

Montgomery FAQs

Should the chimney be repointed before the new roof goes on?

If the mortar is cracked or missing near the roofline, yes, or at least at the same time. New counterflashing is set into a mortar joint, and it can only be as sound as the masonry it sits in. We point out masonry problems during the inspection. Masonry repairs are typically done by a mason, and we coordinate the timing so the flashing goes in after.

My stone front meets the roof. Is that different from brick?

The idea is the same, but stone is irregular, so a counterflashing cannot simply sit in a straight mortar line. It often needs a reglet cut or a stepped detail that follows the stone. It is fussier work and should be priced as such. If someone quotes it as a simple caulked strip, ask how they plan to keep water out in ten years.

Can I match the color of my neighbors’ roofs?

You can choose any color the manufacturer offers, and we will help you pick one that works with your brick. Some neighborhoods have restrictions on roof colors or materials through an HOA or deed covenant, and those vary street by street. If your home has one, check the requirements before ordering. We can supply product names and samples for any approval.

Have us look at the brick and the flashing, not just the shingles. Request a Free Roof Estimate.

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Our team of dedicated professionals has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your home exterior needs are met. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services, and our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations every time.