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Over the last 20 years, the team of leaders at Achten's Quality Roofing have installed over 100,000 squares of roofing shingles on homes and businesses across the map! We have had a great deal of time to learn what shingles work best in the Tacoma and Seattle area, as well as the rest of Washington state. The Grand Canyon shingles from GAF are one of the best options to choose from when it comes to selecting a brand of premium designer shingles that will serve our customers to the highest...

If you have started to notice a water leak in your ceiling, you most likely assume it's the roof, however, the chimney is often the culprit. If you have an older chimney, chances are the leak could be coming from one of several areas within the chimney itself. We put together a list of common chimney leaks to help you determine if it's the chimney leaking or the roof leaking. Chimney Crown or Covers One of the most common and simplest to fix chimney leaks is from a lack of a chimney cover. If...

Rain is something the Pacific Northwest is all too familiar with. And with record levels hitting the books, we're seeing an increase in roof leaks. Usually, when you start seeing water on the inside of your home, it's too late for anything but a repair. Before anything else, contact Achten's Quality Roofing to get things in motion. But what do you do until the roofing contractor arrives? Inside First It's most important to deal with the inside first. Taking care of the water inside your home...

If you have a flat or low-sloped roof, there may be some benefits to torch-down roofing. Torch-down, or single-ply, roofing is a flame activated membrane installed over a fiberglass base. This roofing system has essentially replaced using hot tar on residential roofs that are flat or have a low-slope. One of the biggest benefits to torch-down roofing, especially in the Pacific Northwest, is that it is nearly leak-proof. Because it is a rubberized asphalt that is melted to the roof, it provides...

Most homeowners don't realize that once you have your new roof installed, it needs to be inspected yearly. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recommends to inspect your roof twice a year to catch any potential issues. They also recommend you hire a professional to do the inspection but we understand that some want to handle it themselves so Achten's Quality Roofing has put together a checklist to help you out. Safety First Make sure that you secure your ladder at the top to...

We get it. Replacing a roof can be expensive. We even get why some think they can save a few bucks by replacing the roof on their own. But let us be the first to say, re-doing a roof is dangerous work. Let's just point out the obvious, it's high off the ground and you're almost always at an awkward angle. Add in the moisture from the PNW and that can be cause for disaster, especially if your roof has any moss growing on it, which can become very slippery. But aside from the dangerous aspect,...

One of the greatest inventions of the 20th century is the Asphalt Shingle. You read that right; the Asphalt Shingle. It vastly improved it's predecessor and is used by nearly every family in the United States. Before the asphalt shingle, most roofs consisted of wood shakes. While this is still a sought after product, it has quickly become second best to the asphalt shingle in quality, safety and durability. One of the main problems with wood shingles is that wood is flammable. As with older...

Is it time to get a new roof for your home but not sure how to pay for it? Instead of dipping into your savings or wiping out your tax refunds, financing could be the right option for you. We understand that replacing a roof can be an unexpected expense, which is why Achten's Quality Roofing in Tacoma, WA has partnered with Salal Credit Union to bring you amazing rates for your roofing loan. Once you have met with one of our Estimators and have picked out your new roofing system, a credit...

When it comes to most home improvement projects, understanding the warranties should be left to the lawyers. Fortunately, GAF is keeping it simple. When you hire Achten's Quality Roofing, you know you're getting the best warranty options available for your roofing project as well as a GAF Master Elite Contractor. In Western Washington, less than 3% of all roofing contractors qualify for this title and with that comes added warranty protection. Most roofing companies will only offer you the...

The Spring 2016 Tour of the Seattle Home Show starts this Saturday, February 20, 2016 and runs until February 28th. This years show will feature daily "Meet The Experts" seminars, landscape displays, building products and materials, home decorating and even wine tasting. Achten's Quality Roofing is excited to be an Exhibitor for the 7th year in a row! We always love when it's time for the Seattle Home Show and this year is no different. Stop by and say hello! Our expert team of estimators will...

We are honored to be partnering with GAF's Roofs For Troops rebate offer in 2016. Achten's Quality Roofing and GAF are excited to offer all U.S. Military, Veterans, and Retirees a $250 rebate on a GAF Lifetime Roofing System* that includes GAF Lifetime shingles and at least 3 qualifying GAF accessories when installed by a GAF Master Elite® or Certified™ Contractor between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Achten's Quality Roofing is your GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor serving...

Living in Washington State has it’s advantages; summers that near perfection, access to mountains and water, and a seemingly endless supply of rain. All that rain, however, can wreck havoc on your roof. The Puget Sound area averages 37.41 inches of rain a year. That, plus higher levels of humidity means more moss and algae growth than drier climates, which can accumulate on roofs and shorten the life span of composite asphalt shingles. As moss grows, it’s root system settles under the...

You've probably seen us post about it before. Perhaps you've seen it 1000 times on our website. But what does it mean exactly to be a certified GAF Master Elite Contractor? And why do we keep bragging about it? In short, being a GAF Master Elite Contractor means you can expect the best product and guarantee from a roofing company. Achten's Quality Roofing has been a proud member of the club since 2010. GAF is North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing materials....

Discovering the Ideal Composition for Your New Roofing System Individuals deserve the system that they've been hoping for in a new installation, and Achten's Quality Roofing offers a wide range of materials to choose from for fulfilling their roofing needs perfectly! We have a wide variety of compositions to select from, with products that range from architectural shingles to premium metal roofing systems that can easily endure all kinds of different environmental factors! Our staff provides...

Beautiful New Roofing Installations with GAF Grand Sequoia Grand Sequoia is a brand of shingle that we consider to be one of the best brands available for new installations, with impressive results that offer our customers a remarkable roofing appearance that is downright breathtaking. Customers that are after that classic wood-shake look can be confident that choosing our Grand Sequoia shingles will yield similar results, with a fantastic look that they can cherish for many years to come!...

New Roofing Systems Installed with Remarkable Craftsmanship When individuals choose Achten's Quality Roofing for their project, they can feel confident that they have chosen a contractor that will be seeking to achieve only the best roofing systems for our loyal customers! The roofing crews that we have at our disposal are devoted workers that want to provide customers with the greatest possible quality and service throughout the entire duration of each installation. Every homeowner is given a...

Beautiful New GAF Glenwood™ Designer Shingles There's a new brand of shingle in town that is about to take the roofing industry by storm! The GAF Roofing Company has officially released its latest and greatest lifetime designer shingles, a gorgeous new brand of composition that they call "Glenwood™". GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in America, with an enormous range of available materials that emanate superior quality and premium performance. When it comes to installing...

Selecting the Best Contractor for the Greatest Roofing Results The Puget Sound area is home to a large number of reliable roofing companies, with varying degrees of experience and unique services to offer each of their roofing customers. Several of these companies tell their customers that they are veterans in their particular area of expertise, but not all of these companies are truly capable of accomplishing the results that they have assured that their customers will receive when the job is...

New Roofs Installed with Absolute Quality and Dedicated Service Homeowners that choose Achten's Quality Roofing for their new roofing project can be confident in our ability to supply them with a quality installation that blows away their preconceived expectations! Our roofing contractors seek out only the best results for each of our customers, and our crews are highly dedicated individuals that set out to provide customers with the best possible installations from the very beginning, as we...

Washington State GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractors In Western Washington, there are only 12 roofing contractors that have earned the GAF Master Elite roofing title. Achten's Quality Roofing is proud to be among those 12 companies, as we have continually proven to be a roofing contractor that creates exceptional results for each of our customers, with a standard of service that is second to none! The path to becoming a Master Elite roofing company is no easy task, as there are several...

New Installations by the Hard-Working Crews of Achten's Quality Roofing Customers can feel confident in their decision to hire Achten's Quality Roofing for their new installment, as we have continued to provide home and business owners with phenomenal roofing results that will endure the test of time! Our crews are dedicated to our customers from the very beginning, as we want to offer each and every customer the greatest results we can possibly achieve, with a roofing outcome that supplies...

Fantastic New Grand Sequoia Installments from Achten's Quality Roofing Grand Sequoia shingles are one of the best brands of roofing composition for new installments, with miraculous roofing results that offer our customers a phenomenal roofing appearance that is absolutely breathtaking. Our customers seeking a classic wood-shake look can rest easy knowing that our Grand Sequoia shingles will provide them with exactly what they've been looking for in a new installation! These shingles are built...

Choosing the Roofing Contractor that Offers the Best Installation and Service There is an incredible amount of different roofing companies to choose from in the Puget Sound area, with differing services that range in terms of quality and roofing results. Many roofing companies in the area tell their customers that they are experienced and highly acclaimed, but very few of these companies are truly capable of creating the results that they promise to each of their customers. It's unfortunate...

Incredible New Glenwood™ Designer Shingles from GAF The latest shingles from GAF are officially here! Glenwood™Designer Shingles are an incredible line of lifetime designer shingles that our customers are getting excited about, as this material is absolutely breathtaking and offers an incredible level of roofing protection that homeowners will appreciate! Achten's Quality Roofing has continually had a healthy relationship with GAF that has remained strong throughout the years, as...

Selecting the Best Contractor in the Puget Sound for Your New Roof There are a large number of roofing contractors in the Seattle area that often tell their customers that they are highly experienced roofing contractors, but only a handful of these companies are actually capable of producing the results that they promise to achieve for their customers. Several of these companies thrive on the false claims that they offer to home and business owners, and do just enough to keep things passable,...

Timberline Shingles Installed for an Incredible New System by Achten's Quality Roofing GAF Timberline HD shingles are one of the greatest available choices for customers wanting to install a new roof system that looks incredible, while offering premium roofing performance that individuals can appreciate for ages! GAF has continually made outstanding roofing compositions that are capable of enduring the test of time, with an incredible amount of strength and reliability in every shingle that...

Brand New Roofing Systems Installed with Absolute Precision Home and business owners that choose Achten's Quality Roofing for their new roofing project can rest easy, knowing that they have selected a roofing contractor that seeks to achieve only the best roofing systems for our customers! Our crews are dedicated to serving our customers with the best quality of service from the start, as we want every homeowner to receive the greatest possible results for their home or business, with a new...

Roofing Systems Installed Professionally by Achten's Quality Roofing Washington roofing companies can be quite different from each other, as each different business has their own unique way of doing things their own way. Some companies are highly focused on the materials used for each installment, while others are more focused on providing unbeatable customer service that sets them apart from the rest. Achten's Quality Roofing is a roofing contractor that aims its efforts in every direction of...

The Latest Premium Designer Shingles from GAF Roofing The newest shingle from GAF is here and making big waves in the roofing industry! The latest release from the GAF company is a gorgeous brand of lifetime designer shingles they call "Glenwood™". Achten's Quality Roofing has had a strong relationship with GAF for years, as this is a roofing material manufacturer that truly knows how to make materials that emanate superior quality and professional roofing performance. When it comes to...

Achten's Quality Roofing Offers Fantastic New Systems for Homeowners When homeowners decide to hire Achten's Quality Roofing for their new project, they can trust us to install a new roofing system that offers an unparalleled level of craftsmanship, with immaculate quality that will endure for decades! Our roofing crews are devoted to our customers from the start, as we want to provide every homeowner with the greatest results possible for their home or business, with an installation that...

Timberline HD Roofing Shingles for an Optimal Roofing Installation by Achten's Quality Roofing Timberline HD shingles are one of the most popular choices of shingles among our roofing customers, as they offer a new roofing system that looks stunning, while providing protective performance that our customers can cherish for ages! GAF Roofing has continued to create amazing new compositions that are able to withstand the harsh test of time, with an incredible level of strength and reliability in...

Remarkable New Grand Sequoia Roofing Installations from Achten's Quality Roofing Grand Sequoia shingles are one of the leading brands of composition available for new roofing installments, with remarkable roofing results that offer customers a gorgeous roofing appearance that is completely breathtaking. When our roofing customers seek to achieve that classic wood-shake look for their home, they can rest easy knowing that our GAF Grand Sequoia shingles will supply them with precisely what...

Master Elite Roofing Contractors in Washington State There are exactly 12 GAF Master Elite contractors in Western Washington, and Achten's Quality Roofing is proud to say that we have cemented our spot among those ranks. The journey to become a Master Elite roofing contractor is certainly a process, with a variety of different qualifications that have to be met in order to reach this remarkable status. Roofing companies who are given the opportunity to be given the prestigious title of Master...

Selecting the Best Contractor in the Puget Sound for Your New Roof There are a wide variety of roofing contractors in the area that often tell their customers that they are accomplished and highly experienced contractors, but only a handful of these companies are actually capable of producing the results that they promise to achieve. Several of these companies thrive on the false claims that they offer to home and business owners, and do just enough to keep things passable, rather than going...

New Installations Constructed with Superior Craftsmanship and Service Homeowners that choose to hire Achten's Quality Roofing for their roofing projects are always confident in our ability to install a new system that provides an unparalleled amount of quality, with detailed craftsmanship that will endure for decades and beyond! Our roofers are determined to give our customers the greatest possible results for their home or business, with a comprehensive installation that offers them...

Professional Roofing Systems Installed by Achten's Quality Roofing Roofing contractors are quite distinctive from one another, as they each have their own way of doing things. There are some companies out there that are heavily focused on the materials utilized for each installment, while other companies are concentrated on providing unparalleled customer service that sets them apart from other contractors. Achten's Quality Roofing is a roofing company that directs its effort in all categories...

Should I Re-Roof My Home Or Just Have A Simple Repair Performed? It is not in every situation that your roof needs to be replaced. At Achten's Roofing we have a full service roof repair and maintenance program that is designed to service every aspect of your roofing needs. Without a full service program that goes beyond just replacing your roof, many times you end up being sold something that you really don't need. We protect our clients from these types of scenarios and would like to provide...

Beautiful New Roofing Installments with GAF Grand Sequoia The Grand Sequoia shingles are one of the most prestigious and versatile shingles on the market, with a truly breathtaking visual appearance. When customers are seeking to create that classic wood-shake look for their new roof, they don't need to look any further than GAF's Grand Sequoia. These shingles are each constructed with over-sized designs and massive tabs, in order to make an exciting resulting style that is thoroughly pleasing...

New Premium Roofing Installations from Achten's Quality Roofing Roofing systems come in all shapes and sizes, with different kinds of materials that range from extremely affordable roofs, to long-lasting metal systems that can last for half a century or more! There are numerous choices available, and each unique selection yields different results for the home and business owners that choose to install them. Any roof can prove to be magnificent, regardless of the materials utilized, if the...

New Premium Roofing Systems Provided by Achten's Quality Roofing Roofing companies are very different from one another. Some companies are concentrated on the materials of each installation, while others are focused on providing unbeatable customer service that will set them apart from their fellow contractors. Achten's Quality Roofing is a company that aims its effort in every direction, with a multifaceted approach that incorporates all the elements of a job well done. We want our customers...

How Much Does A New Roof Cost In SeattleEvery re-roof project starts with a good question, "how much does it cost to replace a roof in Seattle." If you are a home owner in the Seattle Metro area and your existing roof is beginning to leak or show signs of advanced wear and tear, then you are probably asking the exact same question. As a reliable source of roofing information and industry experience, I believe we can help point you in the right direction. There are many factors that determine...

Installing Metal Roofing Systems for Years of Spectacular Performance Metal roofing systems are a fantastic idea for our customers that want to install new roof that will yield the longest and most durable roofing outcomes. Traditional compositions are amazing, but when it comes to the most resilient of materials, there is nothing out there that beats a classy-looking metal roof system. Customers are often much more inclined to choose the less expensive option for their new installation, which...

New Roofing System Installed in Seattle, WA by Achten's Quality Roofing Achten's Quality Roofing is a Seattle roofing contractor that aims for the greatest ideals of roofing success, by supplying home and business owners with gorgeous new installations that meet their needs to the fullest! Our roofers are all licensed, bonded and insured, with decades of experience in all kinds of different installations. We have the know-how and work ethic needed to get the job done, while supplying our...

Not every roofing system in Seattle, WA should receive the same waterproofing specification. As a top level Master Contractor we like to think of ourselves as "Roof Doctors." Instead of just prescribing the same medicine to everyone its important to diagnose every patient and to get them the specific treatment that will cure their ailment. In the same manner every roof structure should be approached with the mentality of needing to diagnose the need based on a few factors including: Roof Pitch...

New High Definition Roof Installed in Tacoma, WA by Achten's Quality Roofing Achten's Quality Roofing has earned the trust of homeowners throughout the entire Puget Sound for giving them remarkable new roofing systems that perform immaculately and look downright stunning! The roofers we have on our crews are all determined employees, with their primary goal being the absolute satisfaction of each and every customer. Our company began as a small family-owned organization, but we have steadily...

Providing Customers with an Excellent New Roof and Quality Service Achten's Quality Roofing is a Puget Sound roofing contractor that is determined to achieve the best possible results for our customers. We seek to install a new roofing system that will measure up to their expectations, and then surpass those envisioned ideals with flying colors. We want homeowners to receive a roof that thoroughly satisfies what they have in mind for their home, with a level of service that is first-rate and...

Choosing the Best Puget Sound Roofing Contractor for Your New Roof There are a lot of roofing companies in the area that tell customers that they are experienced and accomplished contractors, but only a handful of these companies are truly capable of the results that they promise. Some companies thrive on their false claims, and do just enough to keep things acceptable, rather than going the extra mile for the homeowners that choose them for their roofing needs. Achten's Quality Roofing is a...

Re-Roofing In Seattle Made Affordable Through Budget Friendly Financing At Achten's Quality Roofing Do you live in Seattle and need to replace your roof? If so you are probably considering the cost and putting together a plan on how you are going to pay for it. The average cost of a roof these days will run you about $10-12,000! Don't let that discourage you however, at Achten's Quality Roofing we have incredible financing options that will keep your cash in your pocket. First of all let us...

How To Safely Hire The Right Roofing Contractor In Seattle, WA When it comes to hiring the right Seattle roofing contractor you cannot be to careful! As a leading Puget Sound roofer Achten's Quality Roofing carries the responsibility of making sure local consumers are properly educated on how to avoid disasters when hiring a contractor. Here are a few things to consider before you just jump in and sign on the dotted line with the first slick salesman that walks in the door: 80% of roofing...

GAF Master Elite Contractors in Washington State There are only 12 GAF Master Elite roofing contractors in Western Washington, and Achten's Quality Roofing is one of them. The road to become a Master Elite contractor is certainly a process, with many different qualifications that have to be met in order to earn the acclaimed status. Roofing companies who are given the opportunity to be given the excellent title are carefully examined for a variety of different qualifying traits. The business...