Why "low slope" is its own roofing job
Once a roof drops below about 4:12, shingles start to fail because water lingers long enough to creep up under each tab. Low-slope roofs need a continuous water barrier — modified bitumen torch-down, peel-and-stick membranes, or rubber single-ply.
Common low-slope situations
Porch roofs, dormer cheeks, sunroom additions, garage roofs, and breezeways are the usual suspects. We frequently combine a low-slope membrane on the flat section with shingles on the steep section above — done correctly, the transition is invisible from the ground.
What you should expect from the install
A proper low-slope job includes ice & water shield across the entire deck (not just eaves), correct drip edge, fully flashed wall terminations, and a membrane bonded or fastened per the manufacturer's spec — not whatever was sitting on the truck.
What's included
- Tear-off of existing low-slope roofing
- Full deck inspection and repair
- Ice & water shield over entire low-slope area
- Modified bitumen, EPDM, or TPO membrane
- All wall and chimney flashing
- Properly terminated drip edge and edge metal
- Transition detail to steep-slope shingled sections
- Cleanup and warranty paperwork
