In September 2026, Redbird Roofing completed a full roof replacement on a single-family home in Estacada, Oregon, installing a Malarkey Highlander architectural shingle system. The project was finished in two days and included a full tear-off, a decking inspection, protective underlayment, flashing work at eaves, valleys, and penetrations, and complete site cleanup. The homeowner had been weighing metal and shingle roofing estimates before choosing this replacement.
A Roof Past Its Service Life
Before the replacement, the home's original 3-tab shingles showed clear signs of wear: heavy moss and algae growth, granule loss, and lifting shingles. Pine needles and organic debris had built up in the valleys and eaves, likely from nearby trees. In wooded settings, overhanging tree cover can contribute to moss growth on roofing, and accumulated organic debris can hold moisture against the roof surface, according to Oregon State University Extension. That combination of age and environmental exposure made this an ideal candidate for a full system replacement rather than a patch repair.
The Replacement: Full Tear-Off to Finished Shingle System
Once the old shingles were removed, the crew inspected the exposed decking for rot or structural damage, with an allowance for up to three complimentary plywood replacement sheets where needed. From there, the new roof system went on in layers:
- Drip edge installed along eaves and rakes
- Ice-and-water shield in critical leak-prone areas and valleys
- Synthetic underlayment across the full roof deck
- Perimeter starter shingles for wind resistance
- Malarkey Highlander architectural shingles, ring-shank fastened
- Matching hip and ridge caps for a finished roofline
Malarkey describes the Highlander as a laminated architectural shingle made with NEX polymer-modified asphalt, according to the manufacturer's Highlander Technical Data Sheet. Homeowners weighing metal versus asphalt shingle roofing, as this homeowner was, can use that product category as one point of comparison.
Flashing, Penetrations, and Site Cleanup
Beyond the field shingles, the scope covered the details that keep a roof weather-tight around its penetrations and transitions:
- Replacement pipe boots, plumbing vent collars, and flashings
- Flashing and sealing of two adjacent skylights
- Careful work around steep gables, including the rear patio accent gable
- Satellite dish handling without new penetrations through the finished roof planes
- Full debris haul-away and magnetic sweeps of the property
This project reflects the kind of full roof replacement scope Redbird Roofing performs on homes with comparable age and wear.
Oversight and Material Backing
Talor oversaw this installation from start to finish. Redbird Roofing places a Project Manager on every project to help ensure the homeowner is satisfied with the finished work.
Redbird Roofing backs its labor with a 25-Year Labor Warranty and holds Malarkey Emerald Pro Certified Contractor status. Separately, Malarkey notes that its extended system coverage depends on certified installation and the use of specified Malarkey accessory components, according to the manufacturer's Highlander shingles page. That manufacturer coverage is separate from, and conditional on top of, the contractor's own labor warranty.
Ready to Replace Your Roof?
If your roof is showing the same signs of age, moss buildup, or granule loss seen on this Estacada home, Redbird Roofing can walk you through a full replacement. Call (360) 605-3127 to talk through your roof in Estacada or anywhere across the Portland and Vancouver Metro service area.
