Camillus stretches west from the Fairmount and Westvale neighborhoods near the city out through farmland, with a preserved section of the old Erie Canal and its towpath at Camillus Erie Canal Park. Most homes on the east end went up in the decades after the war: capes, ranches and split-levels on the streets on either side of West Genesee Street. Farther west, the lots get larger and the houses newer.
Post-war capes and ranches here share two roofing weak spots. First, the low-pitched ranches hold snow longer, and with modest overhangs they build ice along the edge. Second, many were reroofed over the original shingles years ago, so the deck under them hasn't been seen in decades. When we tear those off we often find a few sheets of soft boards at the eaves, which is exactly where the ice dam water went.
The fix is predictable, and so is the price: a full tear-off, deck repairs at a per-sheet price agreed up front, wide ice and water shield along the low eaves, and better ventilation. Permits go through the Town of Camillus, or the Village of Camillus for homes inside the village.
Neighborhoods in Camillus
- Fairmount
- Westvale
- Amboy
- Village of Camillus
- West Genesee Street area
- Streets near the Erie Canal Park
The roofing work we do most in Camillus
Roof replacement
Two-layer tear-offs on post-war capes and ranches.
Ice dam repair
Low-pitched ranches holding snow at short overhangs.
Shingle roofing
Architectural shingles with wide eave protection.
Roof repair
Pipe boots and vents on aging roofs.
Camillus roofing questions
Why do low-pitched roofs get more ice dams?
Snow sits longer on a gentle slope, so there's more meltwater for longer, and short overhangs freeze fast. Wide ice and water shield and a cold, ventilated attic are the answer.
You found rotten wood under my shingles. Is that normal?
On older roofs with two layers, finding a few soft sheets at the eaves is common. It's why we agree on a per-sheet price before starting, so the number isn't a surprise.
Who handles roof permits in Camillus?
The Town of Camillus, or the Village of Camillus inside the village limits. We file it.
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