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McLean Synthetic Slate Replacement

American Custom Contractors recently completed a roof replacement for The Buck Family of McLean, VA. Mr. Buck is the President and CEO of Beacon Roofing Supply, one of the largest roofing material distributors on the East Coast and the holding company for The Roof Center. The Buck’s were aware from the beginning of their search for a qualified company that finding a competent contractor would be the most important decision in the home improvement process. This can be a challenge for homeowners because of the high volume of contracting companies in the Washington DC Metro area. “All contractors have access to the same materials”, says Mr. Buck, “the company and the individuals that apply the material — their detail and the workmanship — give you the best value for your money. We were looking for the most competent company”.

He inquired with one of his local supply centers, The Roof Center, and they provided him with a few select contractors that they recommend. After performing extensive research and interviews with each of these companies they decided to work with American Custom Contractors. They were confident that American Custom Contractors would be able to meet their expectations based on the details in the proposal and the recommendation provided by The Roof Center. “We got more information than we ever knew we needed! The information they gave us was used to determine what was going to happen on the job and what we could expect, in addition to the concerns about our own roof system” added Mrs. Buck.
After choosing the company, the Buck’s focused on the product options available to them. The Buck’s knew they wanted to replace their cedar shake roof system with a synthetic slate product. 

The home had many missing, curling or split shakes, as well as missing hip & ridge caps which are a huge risk for leaks and interior damage!

American Custom Contractors reviewed the benefits of a few different brands and styles, as well as what accessories would look best with each product and their home.  After investigating the options that American Custom Contractors offers they decided to install Tamko Lamarite Slate, a synthetic slate product that would enhance the beauty of their home for years to come.   American Custom Contractors delivered the materials and our crew began the removal process for the existing cedar shake roof.

Staging of materials

Removal of the cedar shake roof system.

In addition to selecting the synthetic slate product, the Buck’s also elected to upgrade all of the underlayments and to incorporate copper flashings and copper snow guards to the roof system. 

Installation of the synthetic slates, after the proper underlayment has been secured to the roof deck.

Copper flashings can enhance the look of architectural shingles, cedar shake, synthetic slate or natural slate. Our technicians are trained to fabricate copper flashings for the best custom fit.

In addition to the quality of the work, the Buck’s complimented American Custom Contractors on the property protection and clean-up measures that were taken by the crew.   “It really was a stress free experience…they took a lot of care during the project”, says Mr. Buck. After the completion of the roof system, the Buck’s also decided to replace their gutter system with 6” gutters and dowspouts and a gutter cover system recommended by American Custom Contractors. The company and staff are pleased to have exceeded the Buck’s expectations!

The finished product - a beautiful new synthetic slate roof with copper flashings!