What makes valley roofs different
Many North Valley and Los Ranchos homes are true adobe or older pueblo-style houses with flat roofs, deep parapets and wooden canales. Big cottonwoods shade them — which is easier on coatings — but drop leaves and seeds that clog canales and hold moisture on the roof.
Common issues
- Canales clogged with cottonwood leaves, causing ponding behind them
- Older built-up roofs under layers of patching
- Parapets on old adobe walls that crack and let water into the wall
- Additions and casitas with different roofs
Adobe walls need dry tops
Water getting into an adobe wall from above is more than a stain; it can soften the mud brick. Keeping parapet caps sealed and canales draining is the single best thing for an adobe home. See parapets and canales.
Coating work in North Valley & Los Ranchos
- Foam roof recoating and new spray foam roofs
- Elastomeric and silicone coatings
- Leak repair, parapets and canales and skylights and vents
- Flat roof inspections
Common questions
Is coating safe for an old adobe home?
Yes. A coating protects the roof; we pay extra attention to parapet tops so the walls stay dry.
Do you clean canales?
We clear them as part of inspections and recoats, and can show you how to keep them clear.