We engineer robust, weather-tight roofing systems designed specifically to handle extreme Nor’easter wind loads, heavy winter snow, and driving coastal rain.
Geography dictates durability. Situated right on the elbow of the Cape, properties in Orleans endure a relentless barrage of heavy oceanic weather. Standard, hastily applied roofing materials simply cannot survive here.
Inland & Wooded (South Orleans / Orleans Center): Shaded properties often suffer from poor ventilation and moisture buildup. During harsh winters, melting snow refreezes at the eaves, creating destructive ice dams that force water upward and directly under your shingles, silently rotting your attic decking.
Exposed Coastline (Nauset Heights / East Orleans): Here, the primary hazard is catastrophic wind uplift. When cheap asphalt shingles are improperly fastened by inexperienced crews, hurricane-force winds from the Atlantic easily tear them away, leaving your home’s structural framing completely exposed to water intrusion.
We strip away all old material down to the bare plywood. This crucial step ensures our project managers can identify, remove, and replace any rotting or compromised wood before a single new shingle is laid.
To combat the devastating effects of ice dams, we apply heavy-duty ice and water shields across all critical leak zones—including your eaves, valleys, and chimney flashing.
Our carpenters utilize enhanced nailing patterns that lock each shingle firmly in place. This strict adherence to manufacturer specifications secures the highest possible wind ratings, preventing uplift during severe storms.
One of the most common—and hazardous—shortcuts offered by regional contractors is the “layover,” which involves nailing new shingles directly over an old, failing roof. On the Cape, this practice is a recipe for disaster. It adds thousands of pounds of unnecessary stress to your structural framing, completely masks active wood rot, and creates uneven surfaces that are highly susceptible to wind damage.
Lions Siding & Roofing refuses to compromise your property’s structural integrity. We perform complete tear-offs exclusively, ensuring your new roof is anchored to a healthy, solid, and fully inspected foundation.
We execute high-performance roof replacements across Orleans:
