Key Facts
- Location
- West Hills, CA
- Home type
- Single-story ranch, hip-and-valley roof
- Service
- Full asphalt shingle roof replacement (tear-off)
- Shingle
- Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration COOL Plus
- Color
- Midnight
- Key work
- Metal valleys, chimney flashing, new pipe-jack flashings and roof vents, hip and ridge caps, low-slope patio cover
- Photos
- 5 aerial drone photos
The Challenge
The home has a complex roofline — multiple hips, several valleys where the wings meet, a brick chimney, and many vent and plumbing penetrations. Each one is a potential leak point, and the existing roof had reached the end of its life. The homeowner also wanted a dark color without the heat gain that usually comes with it.
Our Solution
- Complete tear-off down to the roof deck and inspection of the decking
- New underlayment across all sloped sections
- Pre-finished metal valleys at every intersection for clean, fast water shedding
- New step and counter flashing around the brick chimney
- New flashings on every plumbing vent and replacement low-profile roof vents for attic ventilation
- Matching hip and ridge cap shingles on all hips
- Low-slope covered patio section finished with a dark granulated cap sheet to blend with the Midnight shingles
Why Duration COOL Plus in Midnight
- Cool-roof technology — reflective granules help reduce heat absorbed into the attic, designed to meet California Title 24 cool-roof standards
- Dark color, less heat — get the bold Midnight look without a traditional dark-shingle heat penalty
- SureNail® Technology — Owens Corning's reinforced nailing strip for strong wind resistance
- Algae resistance — StreakGuard™ protection helps prevent black streaks
- Backed by Owens Corning — manufacturer limited warranty
The Result
A clean, uniform Midnight roof with crisp hip lines, sharp metal valleys, and properly flashed penetrations — an energy-smart upgrade that gives this West Hills ranch home a modern, finished look from the street.
Roofing Services Near West Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dark shingles allowed under California Title 24?
Yes — cool-roof rated shingles like Owens Corning Duration COOL Plus are designed to meet Title 24 reflectance requirements, even in darker colors like Midnight.
How long does a shingle roof replacement take in West Hills?
Most single-family homes like this one are completed in 1–3 days, depending on size, roof complexity, and permit inspection timing.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. Smart Roofing pulls the required City of Los Angeles permits and coordinates inspections.
