A complete system, not just shingles
A roof installation is more than the layer you see from the street. On the homes scattered across the Five Mile Prairie bluff in north Spokane, we build the whole assembly from the deck up: starter course, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield in the valleys and along the eaves, properly sized flashing, ridge venting, and the field shingles on top. When those components come from one manufacturer and go on in the right order, they work as a unit instead of a stack of parts.
As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a credential held by only the top 2-3% of roofers nationwide - we install matched GAF systems that qualify for warranty coverage most companies can't offer. That matters more here than in milder climates, because every joint and transition on this plateau eventually meets wind, snow load, or a freeze-thaw cycle.
Built for a wind-exposed plateau
The wind-exposed plateau that defines this part of north Spokane changes how a roof should be specified. Gusts that sweep across open ground hit ridgelines and rake edges hardest, so we focus on the details that keep a roof attached: a sealed starter strip along every edge, correct nailing patterns in the high-wind zones, and shingles rated for the uplift this exposure produces.
- Edge and ridge detailing sized for sustained gusts, not just average wind
- Ice-and-water membrane at eaves and valleys to stop ice-dam backup during freeze-thaw swings
- Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation so the attic stays dry and shingles age evenly
Get these right at installation and the roof spends the next few decades shrugging off weather instead of slowly losing the fight at its edges.
New construction and first-time replacements
Many of the newer homes near Indian Trail and across the prairie are reaching the age where the builder-grade roof has run its course, and others are still going up. Both situations call for the same disciplined install, but the planning differs.
On a new build, we coordinate around the framing schedule and dry the structure in promptly. On a first replacement, we tear off down to the deck, inspect the sheathing for any rot or soft spots that hid under the old roof, and replace what needs replacing before a single new shingle goes down. Either way you end up with a roof that starts its life with a clean, sound foundation.
What we handle on installation day
A roof going on cleanly comes down to preparation and protection. Our crews stage materials, shield landscaping and siding, and keep the site tidy through tear-off and install. We work through the day in stages so the structure is never left open to a surprise north-Spokane shower.
- Protect plants, walkways, and exterior walls before tear-off begins
- Strip the old roof and inspect the wood decking underneath
- Lay underlayment, ice-and-water shield, and flashing
- Install the GAF shingle system with correct fastening and venting
- Run magnetic sweeps for stray nails and haul away all debris
When you pair installation with a replacement we include a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, so the water shedding off your new roof has somewhere proper to go.
Warranties that outlast the weather
A new roof is a long-term investment, and the coverage should reflect that. We back our labor with a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and because we're Master Elite certified, your installation can qualify for the GAF Golden Pledge - protection that runs 25 to 50 years on materials. That combination covers both how the roof was built and what it was built from.
DG Contracting has been a family-owned business serving the Inland Northwest since 2013, fully licensed and insured in Washington and Idaho, with a 5.0 rating across nearly 300 Google reviews. If you're weighing a repair against a full install, our roof replacement page walks through how to decide. Flexible financing keeps the project workable, and every estimate is free.
