Franklin, TN · Residential roofingResidential Roofing in Franklin, TN
New roofs over additions and porches, plus replacement roofing for existing Franklin homes, managed by a licensed general contractor who also takes care of the structure beneath the shingles.
The layers beneath the shingles decide how a roof performs
Shingles are the part of a roof everyone sees and the part least likely to cause trouble on their own. Leaks and early failures usually trace back to what lies under or around them: decking that has delaminated, underlayment that was skimped at the valleys, flashing that was reused when it should have been replaced, or an attic with too little ventilation. A roofing scope worth signing names every one of those layers, not just the shingle color.
Much of JACCO’s roofing is part of a larger project. A new addition, screened porch or covered patio needs a roof that ties into the existing one cleanly, matching pitch and overhangs so the new section looks original and sheds water into the right places. In Franklin, that might mean a porch roof meeting the brick wall of a house in an established subdivision, a new wing on a home with several valleys and dormers, or a low-slope porch on a historic house near downtown, and each tie-in has its own flashing details.
When a whole roof needs replacing, JACCO scopes the replacement roofing the same way: tear-off to the decking, soft or damaged boards replaced, new underlayment and flashing, ventilation reviewed, and gutters and fascia checked while the edges are exposed. Whether the roofing crew is JACCO’s own or a roofing partner, we manage the schedule, protect your landscaping and clear the site of nails and debris before the job closes.
Roofing scope on Franklin homes
- Porch, patio and addition roofs tied into the house
- Full tear-off down to the decking
- Damaged or delaminated decking replaced
- New underlayment with valley and wall flashing
- Attic ventilation reviewed with the roof
- Yard and driveway swept for stray nails
Roofing approvals and timing in Franklin
Replacement roofing and new roofs on additions in Franklin can require a City of Franklin building permit, and JACCO confirms the requirement during the bid. For a house inside one of Franklin’s historic districts, a change in roofing material, color or profile may also need design review before work starts, which is worth knowing before you settle on a metal roof or a new shingle color. Roofing depends on the weather, so your schedule spells out the tear-off and dry-in sequence and how the house stays covered if rain moves in mid-job.
- Stage 1Bid
Site visit, measurements and a written bid tied to a clear scope of work.
- Stages 2 and 3Schedule · Build
Selections settled, materials lined up, a detailed schedule, and a protected, clean home while we build.
- Stages 4 and 5Punch list · Close
We walk the finished work with you and close the project when every item on the list is done.
Can a new porch roof match our existing shingles?
Usually close, and sometimes exactly. Shingle lines change over time, and even the same product weathers differently on an older roof, so a perfect color match on day one is not always possible. We look for the closest current match, and where the new roof is highly visible, we may suggest a contrasting material such as standing-seam metal on the porch, which reads as intentional rather than mismatched. You see the options before anything is ordered.
Do you replace roofs on Franklin homes that are not being remodeled?
Replacement roofing is part of what JACCO offers, although much of our roofing is tied to other work such as additions, porches and exterior repairs. When the roof is the whole project, we scope it the same way, with decking, flashing and ventilation spelled out in the written bid. Call the office to describe what you are seeing, and we will arrange a time to look at the roof.
More services in Franklin
- Residential Plumbing
- Electrical Work
- Residential HVAC
- Roof Repair
- Roof Waterproofing
- Gutters
- Chimney & Fireplace Repair
- Bathroom Remodeling
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Planning a project in Franklin?
Jonathon will follow up personally to schedule a visit. The first consultation is complimentary.