Client
Lycoming County Housing Authority
Project Type(s)
Shingle Roof Repair
Roof Flashing Repair
Asphalt Shingle Repair
Roof Maintenance
Location
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Project Overview
The Lycoming County Housing Authority required extensive roof repairs to preserve housing units and prevent further deterioration from seasonal weather. RTG Solutions provided professional shingle replacement and flashing repair, addressing underlying deck damage and improving roof ventilation for long-term performance.
We traced the daycare leak to a void in the valley where the shingle roof tied into a masonry block junction. That is a classic failure point: water concentrates in valleys, and if the flashing and termination details are not continuous, water finds the gap and works its way behind the system. Separately, we found missing siding at the ridge on the 1809 building and addressed loose shingles that needed to be repaired before they turned into a broader blow off issue.
Our team’s goal was to restore the roof’s ability to shed water the way it is supposed to, using durable, serviceable repairs that make sense for a housing authority setting. That meant fixing the actual entry point, tightening up the edge and ridge details, and leaving the property in a condition that was easy to maintain. The project combined attention to structural detail with respect for the property’s residents, ensuring minimal disruption while extending the lifespan of the roofing system. This work highlights RTG’s capability in maintaining multi-unit housing roofs through durable, cost-effective solutions.
Location
Lycoming County roofs deal with the full menu of Pennsylvania weather: steady rain, wind driven storms, freeze thaw cycling, and seasonal temperature swings that punish joints and transitions. On asphalt shingle systems, we know that the “weak spots” are rarely the shingles themselves. Valleys, roof to wall tie ins, flashing seams, ridge details, and any place where different materials meet are where leaks start, especially when water is being funneled and accelerated by the roof geometry.
For multi-unit housing, that matters way more than it does on a single family home. A small leak can affect multiple interior spaces, and the impact can be disruption, scheduling, and resident impact. That is why targeted roof leak repair has to be detail first, and not just surface level.
Roof System and Materials
This project was centered on asphalt shingle roof detailing and sheet metal work, specifically where the roof valley met a masonry block junction.
Valleys carry a disproportionate amount of water, so the flashing had to be continuous, correctly integrated with the shingles, and sealed at seams and joints in a way that blocked water from slipping behind the metal and into the roof assembly.
We repaired that valley condition by replacing the problem area with new sheet metal flashing and sealing the seams and joints to create a watertight barrier. Our team’s aim was to eliminate the void that was letting water travel behind the flashing. We then rebuilt the tie in so water stays on the intended path and exits the roof instead of detouring into the structure.
Beyond the valley repair, we replaced missing ridge siding on the 1809 building and corrected loose shingle conditions. Those “small” items matter because a loose shingle today can easily become a lifted edge tomorrow, and once wind gets leverage, the repair scope expands fast!
About the Client
The Lycoming County Housing Authority needed repairs that solved active problems without turning the property into a construction zone. That meant being precise with scope, focusing on the details that controlled water entry, and completing work in a way that respected the fact that people live and work there and don’t want a ton of noise.
Our role at RTG Solutions was to deliver durable, cost effective roof repairs that extend the life of the existing shingle system and reduce the likelihood of repeat calls for the same leak. On properties like this, the best repair is the one that holds, is easy to inspect later, and does not require guesswork the next time maintenance teams are on the roof.
Project Scope
- Inspect reported leak areas and trace the source at the daycare building
- Identify and correct a void in the roof valley at a roof to masonry block junction
- Replace damaged or ineffective valley flashing with new sheet metal flashing
- Seal flashing seams and joints to prevent water migration behind the metal
- Replace missing ridge siding on the 1809 building to restore roofline protection
- Repair loose shingles to stabilize the asphalt shingle roof surface and reduce wind related damage
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Quality Highlights
Good shingle roof repair is not about making a roof look fine from the ground. It is about controlling water at the exact points where it concentrates and where assemblies meet. On this project, we focused on the valley and roof to masonry transition first, then cleaned up ridge and shingle issues that commonly turn into the next leak or blow off. The result is a tighter roof system that sheds water more reliably and is easier to maintain moving forward.
Leak source found and fixed at the true failure point
We traced the daycare leak to a valley void at a masonry junction and corrected the water path quickly and efficiently.
Flashing and shingle integration built for real water flow
We replaced the valley flashing and sealed seams and joints so water stays on the roof surface and exits the system the way it should.
Property aware execution with clean, maintainable closeout
We kept repairs targeted and serviceable, which matters on multi unit housing where future inspections and maintenance need to be straightforward.
