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Roofing, chimneys
and gutters.
Our work in detail.

Explore Modern Home projects through original photos of roof installation, chimney details, gutters and downspouts. Each case study explains the work shown while keeping customer street addresses private.

7 detailed case studies

Compare preparation, work in progress and finished exterior details. Each photo-backed study explains the visible work and its limits, so you know what to ask about your own roof or chimney. Customer addresses stay private.

White gutter outlet, elbow and strapped downspout beside the garage in BridgewaterBridgewater, NJ · Gutter projectGutter and downspout project in Bridgewater, NJOpen case study →Aerial front view of a gray asphalt-shingle roof with a roofing crew working near a brick chimneyRoof replacement project · aerial and ground-level photosResidential shingle roof finishing work documented from four project viewsOpen case study →Clean exposed roof deck with new edge material visible before underlaymentRoof replacement case studyRoof tear-off and deck preparation documented in sequenceOpen case study →Finished continuous sheet-metal chimney chase top around two exterior terminationsExterior chimney case studyMetal chimney chase top documented from removal to finishOpen case study →Angled view of a brick chimney with crown, protected terminations and metal at the shingle roofChimney masonry case studyBrick chimney masonry and roofline details from four anglesOpen case study →Original Modern Home overhead photograph of a completed multi-plane architectural shingle roofCompleted roof case studyCompleted architectural roof documented from three aerial perspectivesOpen case study →Original Modern Home photograph showing four skylights integrated with an architectural shingle roofSkylight roof-detail case studyFour skylight-to-roof transitions documented from two viewsOpen case study →

Documented project stories

More context than
a photo carousel.

Each story groups real Modern Home photographs by the stage and detail they document. Exact addresses are withheld, and conditions outside the frame are never guessed.

Aerial front view of a gray asphalt-shingle roof with a roofing crew working near a brick chimney
Front aerial work viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Angled aerial view of a gray asphalt-shingle roof, dormer and roofer working near a brick chimney
Dormer and chimney viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Top-down aerial view of a residential asphalt-shingle roof with vents, a chimney, dormer and roofer
Overhead roof layoutREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Ground-level Modern Home jobsite photograph of active shingle-roof finishing work on the same residential property
Ground-level jobsite viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 01 · Replacement finishing stage

Shingle roof finishing work from four project viewpoints

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Front, angled, overhead and ground-level photographs document the same residential asphalt-shingle roof while finishing work remains active around the dormer, vents and brick chimney.

What the photos show
Asphalt shingles, multiple roof planes, a dormer, vents, a brick chimney and active roofing work are visible from three aerial angles and one ground-level view.
Work shown
The photographs document broad shingle coverage and finishing-stage work around the upper roof details without presenting the job as a completed inspection or warranty record.
Documented result
Together, the views preserve a clear exterior record of the visible installation stage while keeping the exact property and concealed conditions private.
Wide view of a residential shingle installation with synthetic underlayment exposed
Wide installation viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Roofing crew installing architectural shingles across connected residential roof planes
Crew-level installation viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 02 · Replacement in progress

A full shingle system taking shape

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Two views from the same kind of critical mid-project stage: the deck is protected, materials are staged and the finished shingle field is advancing across connected roof planes.

What the photos show
Synthetic underlayment is visible across the exposed deck, with architectural shingles and crew activity shown across multiple planes.
Work shown
Protective-layer coverage, material staging and coordinated shingle installation are all documented before the remaining roof surface is concealed.
Documented result
The photographs preserve a verifiable record of the installation sequence. They do not claim the original failure or any condition hidden beneath the visible work.
Aerial view of extensive new wood roof decking and protective underlayment
Aerial deck recordREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Long roof slope with protective underlayment, staged shingles and active installation
Protection before finishREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 03 · Decking and protection

Extensive roof-deck work documented from above

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

An aerial view records the scale and geometry of a roof while large areas of new wood decking remain exposed and protective underlayment has begun at the upper sections.

What the photos show
Large areas of new wood decking, the roof geometry around skylights and penetrations, and protective underlayment at the upper slopes are visible.
Work shown
The images show deck coverage and the transition from exposed wood to the water-shedding layers that will be hidden by the finished roof.
Documented result
The work stage is documented honestly; the reason the decking was replaced and any concealed conditions are not inferred from photographs alone.
Completed architectural shingle roof surface around multiple skylights
Completed skylight groupREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Close project view of finished shingles and visible transitions around skylights
Close transition viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 04 · Completed detail work

Finished transitions around multiple skylights

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Multiple skylights concentrate several roof-to-unit transitions in one area, making the visible shingle layout and metal water-shedding details especially important.

What the photos show
A completed architectural-shingle field and visible metal transitions around multiple skylights are shown from two useful angles.
Work shown
The photographs focus on the finished water-shedding relationship between the upslope shingles, side transitions and each skylight unit.
Documented result
The finished surface is visible and reviewable. No claim is made about a prior leak source, manufacturer approval or a condition outside the photographed area.
Old shingles and roofing debris visible during residential roof tear-off
Tear-off stageREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Exposed roof deck with the lower-eave framing open during replacement
Deck and eave reviewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Clean exposed roof deck with new edge material visible before underlayment
Deck preparationREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 05 · Replacement preparation

Tear-off and deck preparation recorded in sequence

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Three original views from the same roof record the transition from tear-off debris to an exposed deck and lower-eave preparation before underlayment and shingles concealed the work.

What the photos show
The sequence shows removed roofing material, the exposed plywood deck, an open lower edge and a cleaner prepared surface with penetrations still visible.
Work shown
Tear-off, deck access and lower-edge preparation documented before the water-protection layers and finished shingles were installed.
Documented result
The images preserve the visible preparation sequence only. They do not claim the final roof appearance or any concealed condition outside the photographed areas.
Elevated angle view of a completed architectural shingle roof
Completed aerial angleREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Overhead view of a completed residential architectural shingle roof
Overhead roof geometryREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Elevated close view of completed roof planes and ridge details
Finished ridge detailsREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 06 · Completed roof

Completed architectural roof documented from above

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Three original elevated photographs record the visible finished roof geometry, architectural-shingle fields, ridge lines and transitions from complementary viewpoints.

What the photos show
Consistent architectural-shingle surfaces, completed ridges, intersecting planes and visible roof penetrations are shown from above.
Work shown
The photographs document the exterior result and the visible relationship between the main slopes, ridges and adjoining roof sections.
Documented result
Only the visible completed surfaces are represented. The photographs do not identify an address, warranty, concealed deck condition or manufacturer certification.
Wide original view of repair work around a residential roof penetration
Repair-area contextREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Close original view of membrane and flashing work around a roof penetration
Flashing repair detailREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Finished metal and rubber pipe boot integrated with architectural shingles
Finished pipe bootREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 07 · Repair and finished flashing

Roof-penetration repair details shown up close

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Original close views focus on the membrane, flashing base, surrounding shingles and finished pipe-boot details that help manage water around roof penetrations.

What the photos show
The images show repair-stage materials around a penetration and a completed pipe-boot assembly integrated into the surrounding shingles.
Work shown
Visible membrane placement, metal flashing and shingle integration are documented at the area where the pipe passes through the roof.
Documented result
The photographs support discussion of visible penetration details only. They do not prove a prior leak source or represent every image as the same property.
Original view of modified-bitumen roofing on a low-slope roof section
Low-slope membrane surfaceREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Roofing technician placing protective membrane at a multi-plane roof tie-in
Complex tie-in detailREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 08 · Membrane roofing details

Membrane work documented at low-slope and tie-in areas

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Two original work views show membrane roofing in different visible contexts: a modified-bitumen low-slope surface and protective membrane at a complex shingle-roof tie-in.

What the photos show
A finished low-slope membrane surface and active protective-membrane placement at an intersecting roof area are visible.
Work shown
The views document membrane materials where drainage, seams, penetrations or connected roof planes require careful water-shedding details.
Documented result
These are separate visible work examples, not a claimed before-and-after sequence. No concealed condition, exact location or unsupported performance result is inferred.
Existing weathered metal chimney chase top with two exterior terminations before visible work
BeforeREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Open chimney chase-top work stage with perimeter lumber and two termination openings visible
Open work stageREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Finished continuous sheet-metal chimney chase top around two exterior terminations
Finished chase topREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 09 · Exterior chimney chase work

Metal chimney chase top documented from removal to finish

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Three original photographs show the visible sequence from the existing weathered metal top, through an open work stage, to a continuous finished sheet-metal cover around two exterior terminations.

What the photos show
The original metal top shows surface weathering; the middle frame shows the opened top, perimeter lumber and termination openings; the final frame shows a continuous metal surface with formed edges and visible penetration details.
Work shown
Exterior chase-top removal and preparation followed by finished sheet-metal weather protection around the visible terminations.
Documented result
The last photograph documents visible exterior completion only. Concealed venting and liner paths are not visible and are not described.
Front view of a brick chimney with crown, two protected terminations and roofline metal
Front viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Close view of brick chimney masonry, crown, terminations and visible roofline metal
Close roofline viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Angled view of a brick chimney with crown, protected terminations and metal flashing at the shingle roof
Angled viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Wide view of a brick chimney and its visible transition to an architectural shingle roof
Wide completion viewREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 010 · Exterior chimney detail record

Masonry chimney roofline details from four angles

Exact location withheld for homeowner privacy

Four original views document the brick chimney, crown surface, two protected terminations and the metal transition where the chimney meets the shingle roof.

What the photos show
Brick and mortar surfaces, the crown, two top terminations and roofline metal are visible from front, close, angled and wide views.
Work shown
Visible chimney-top and roof-to-masonry water-shedding details documented from multiple useful viewpoints.
Documented result
These photographs document accessible exterior details only. No concealed liner condition, interior leak source or unpictured condition is inferred.
Tall chimney with visibly deteriorated coated masonry and exposed brick during an exterior condition review
Visible masonry deteriorationREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Rebuilt upper brick chimney section with fresh mortar, crown and two protected terminations
Rebuilt upper masonryREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Finished continuous sheet-metal chase top around one exterior chimney termination
Finished metal chase topREAL PROJECT PHOTO
Completed brick chimney with crown, protected terminations and visible black roofline flashing
Brick and flashing completionREAL PROJECT PHOTO

Photo record 011 · Condition and completion record

Four exterior chimney conditions from separate projects

Four customer locations withheld for homeowner privacy

Four newly added Modern Home photographs show a deteriorated coated masonry stack and three separate completed exterior details: rebuilt upper masonry, a finished metal chase top and a brick chimney with visible roofline flashing.

What the photos show
The condition image shows missing surface coating, exposed brick and irregular masonry. The three completion images show visible exterior masonry, crowns or chase metal, termination protection and roofline transitions.
Work shown
These are separate project records selected to show the range of visible exterior chimney conditions and finished weather-protection details Modern Home documents.
Documented result
The four images are not a before-and-after sequence. They document separate properties, and no concealed flue, liner or interior condition is inferred.
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Unique original photosCompleted roofs, tear-off, decking, installation and repair details.

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Project stages shownDecking, protection, installation, finished details and condition review.

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Stock roofing photosEvery roofing image in this gallery came from Modern Home.

FILTER ORIGINAL PROJECT PHOTOS21 results

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Shingle roof finishing work from the front

A wide aerial view records the front roof planes, dormer and active upper work area during the finishing stage of a residential roofing project.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Broad asphalt-shingle coverage
  • Dormer and intersecting roof planes
  • Active work area near the brick chimney
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photograph documents the visible installation stage and does not identify the property or infer the concealed roof assembly.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Dormer and chimney area from an angled aerial view

A closer elevated angle shows the shingle field around the dormer and the visible work area beside the brick chimney.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Shingle courses around the dormer
  • Upper roof transition
  • Visible chimney-side work area
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The image supplies useful exterior context without claiming a hidden flashing sequence, leak source or material brand.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Roof layout documented from directly above

The overhead frame records the relationship between the main shingle fields, dormer, vents, chimney and active work area.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Overall roof geometry
  • Visible vents and chimney
  • Finishing-stage work area
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photograph preserves the visible roof layout while withholding the customer location and all claims about concealed layers.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Roof tear-off exposes the existing surface

A mid-tear-off view records the removed shingle material and the roof surface before deck preparation and new water-protection layers begin.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Existing roofing removed by section
  • Deck surface becoming available for review
  • Work stage documented before new materials
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photograph documents the tear-off stage only and does not infer why any concealed material was removed or replaced.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Deck and lower eave opened for review

A wide roof-level record showing exposed plywood across the main slope and an open lower edge where the framing and deck transition can be seen clearly.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Exposed roof deck across the main slope
  • Open lower-eave framing
  • Pipe penetrations preserved through the work area
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The image preserves a visible record of the deck and eave condition during replacement before the new roof assembly covered it.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Clean deck prepared for the next roofing layers

A broad roof-level image shows the exposed deck after tear-off, including newly placed edge material and the penetrations that must remain integrated into the finished system.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Deck surface visible before underlayment
  • New edge material at the lower slope
  • Roof penetrations retained for later flashing
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photo documents preparation before underlayment and shingles; it does not represent the finished roof.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Membrane work at a complex roof tie-in

A technician-level view shows protective membrane being integrated where several shingle fields and roof planes meet.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Multi-plane water path
  • Membrane placement at the repair area
  • Existing shingles tied into the new work
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The image documents an active repair stage and the visible materials used at the tie-in; it does not claim a concealed leak path.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Completed roof planes and ridge line

A high, wide view records a consistent architectural-shingle field, finished ridge caps and the transition into a lower connected roof section.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Consistent shingle courses
  • Finished ridge-cap line
  • Transition between connected roof planes
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original photograph documents the visible completed roof surface from a broad viewpoint.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Finished pipe-penetration flashing detail

A close photograph shows the metal base, rubber collar and surrounding shingles at a completed roof penetration.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Metal flashing base
  • Rubber collar around the pipe
  • Shingle courses integrated around the penetration
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The close view documents the visible finished pipe-boot detail and the surrounding shingle layout.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Condition review

Skylight and surrounding water paths

A wide roof-level view shows the skylight in context with nearby valleys, roof planes, shingles and penetrations that influence how water reaches the area.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Skylight-to-roof transition
  • Valleys and intersecting planes
  • Nearby pipe and chimney penetrations
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photograph supports a whole-area inspection discussion without claiming a specific leak source from the image alone.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Residential roof system in progress

A wide worksite view showing synthetic underlayment across the exposed roof deck while architectural-shingle installation advances from the surrounding roof planes.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Continuous underlayment coverage
  • Shingle installation sequencing
  • Materials staged across the work area
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original photo documents the protective layer and installation process before the remaining roof surface was covered.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Coordinated installation across multiple planes

A crew-level project view showing active shingle installation, exposed protective underlayment and work progressing across connected roof sections.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Crew coordination across roof planes
  • Protected deck before shingle coverage
  • Installation progress visible in one frame
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The image shows real installation activity and the relationship between the underlayment and the finished shingle field.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Protective layers before the shingles

A long-slope view captures synthetic underlayment, staged roofing materials and the installation area before the finished shingle surface is complete.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Synthetic underlayment layout
  • Material staging along the roof
  • Visible work sequencing before finish
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photograph preserves a clear record of a roof stage that is normally hidden after the shingles are installed.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · In progress

Extensive roof-deck replacement from above

An aerial project record showing large areas of new wood decking, protective underlayment underway and the roof geometry around skylights and penetrations.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • New wood decking across main slopes
  • Protective underlayment started at upper sections
  • Skylight and penetration locations preserved
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The overhead view documents the scale of the deck work before the roofing assembly concealed it.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Finished roof around multiple skylights

A completed close view showing architectural shingles integrated around several skylights and the transitions where the roof surface meets each unit.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Multiple roof-to-skylight transitions
  • Finished shingle field
  • Upslope and side water-shedding details
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original image records the completed roof surface and visible metal transitions around the skylight group.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Architectural shingle roof system

A completed steep-slope roof photographed to show the full shingle field, intersecting planes and finished ridge lines.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Consistent shingle courses
  • Finished ridges and roof planes
  • Whole-system visual review
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original project photo documents a completed architectural-shingle roof from a broad viewpoint.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Skylight and roof integration

A close project view showing why skylights must be evaluated with the surrounding shingles and visible water-shedding details.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Roof-to-skylight transitions
  • Surrounding shingle field
  • Upslope water path
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The photo provides a clear record of the finished roof surface around the skylight area.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Completed

Shingle alignment and finished surface

A close-range view of the roof surface, useful for judging installation consistency and the completed shingle field.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Shingle alignment
  • Visible transition details
  • Completed surface condition
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original image preserves a detailed view that can be compared with the written scope during a project review.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Condition review

Slate roof condition review

Specialty roofing requires piece-by-piece attention because a small number of displaced or damaged units can create a focused problem.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Individual slate condition
  • Penetrations and flashings
  • Safe repair access
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

This is presented as a condition-review image, not as proof of a full slate replacement.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Condition review

Whole-property roof evaluation

A broad view helps connect roof planes, drainage, chimney details and exterior transitions before a recommendation is made.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Overall roof geometry
  • Chimney and wall transitions
  • Drainage paths
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The project image supports a whole-system discussion rather than isolating one visible symptom.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

Original Modern Home project image · Condition review

Multi-plane residential roof review

Complex rooflines are assessed by following how each plane, valley and penetration manages water across the property.

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DOCUMENTED FOCUS
  • Valleys and intersecting planes
  • Vent and flashing locations
  • Weather exposure
WHAT THE PHOTO SUPPORTS

The original photograph documents the property configuration used to plan an appropriate roofing scope.

Exact address withheld for homeowner privacy. Location and hidden conditions are not inferred from the image.

What these photos mean

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