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When a roof reaches the two-decade mark, small problems rarely stay small. That was exactly the situation for a homeowner whose living room and part of the kitchen had started leaking during heavy rain. The shingles on the back half of the house had simply reached the end of their service life — and every storm was pushing water a little further into the home's interior. This project is a textbook example of the water-intrusion problems our Huntington roofing team is called out to solve. While this specific project took place just across the river in Catlettsburg, KY, it serves as the perfect example of the exact types of exterior issues our Huntington branch resolves every day throughout the Tri-State area.
Active interior leaks are stressful, and homeowners often assume the entire roof has to go. It doesn't always. Our first step was a thorough professional roof inspection to trace the water back to its source rather than guessing. The aging shingles across the back half of the home — a low-slope 4/12 pitch section spanning roughly nine squares — had lost their weather seal, and the underlayment beneath was no longer doing its job. Because the front-facing sections were in noticeably better shape, we were able to recommend a focused back-half tear-off instead of an unnecessary full replacement, saving the homeowner thousands while still fully resolving the leaks.
Transparency is central to our Ethical. Expert. Engaged. promise, so we walked the homeowner through several real paths forward. Those included a premium standing-seam metal roofing system for the whole house and a complete architectural-shingle replacement. After reviewing the condition of each roof section together, the homeowner chose the option that made the most sense for both her budget and the actual problem: a complete tear-off and rebuild of the failing back half using premium materials. No high-pressure upsell — just the right-sized solution.
For the new back-half system, we installed Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles in a classic Estate Gray. These 50-year rated shingles feature Owens Corning's SureNail Technology for outstanding wind resistance — a meaningful upgrade over the worn three-tab-era roof they replaced. The full assembly was built to shed water and breathe properly:
Most leaks don't start in the field of the shingles — they start at the edges, valleys, and penetrations. By replacing every plumbing boot, adding ice-and-water protection in the valleys and eaves, and installing proper ridge ventilation, our crew addressed the root causes of failure, not just the symptoms. Better attic airflow also helps the new shingles last longer by keeping deck temperatures in check through Appalachian summers and winters alike. The back-half section was completed in under a day with full site cleanup, tarped decks, and protected landscaping.
Every Cenvar roof is backed by our workmanship guarantee alongside the Owens Corning manufacturer's limited lifetime material warranty — and that coverage is transferable if the home changes hands, a real advantage for resale value. We also never ask for money up front: there's no deposit and no payment until the job is complete and you're satisfied. For larger exterior projects, Service Finance financing makes budgeting straightforward.
If your roof is showing its age — curling shingles, granules in the gutters, or the first signs of an interior leak — don't wait for the next storm to make it worse. Our West Virginia roofing crews are ready to help. Schedule your free roofing estimate today and let our Huntington team show you the honest, right-sized fix for your home.
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