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Solar Shingle Roof Replacement in La Mesa, CA

A complete residential solar shingle roof replacement in La Mesa, CA, featuring GAF Timberline Solar™ ES2 shingles installed as part of a full roof replacement.

Project Overview

Type

Solar Shingle Roof Replacement

Location

La Mesa, CA

Size

Approx. 2,200 sq. ft.

Materials

GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles (Golden Amber), GAF Timberline Solar™ ES2 solar shingles

Warranty

GAF Golden Pledge® Warranty & GAF SolarMax® Warranty

Before, During, and After

Worn asphalt shingles nearing the end of their service life with no solar integration.

Before

Roof tear-off and underlayment installation, followed by integration of solar shingles as part of the primary roofing system.

During

Completed solar shingle roof replacement with GAF Timberline Solar™ ES2 shingles installed flush with the roof surface, delivering a clean, low-profile finished appearance in La Mesa, California.

After

The Homeowner's Challenge

The existing asphalt shingle roof was worn out and no longer providing reliable protection. At the same time, the homeowner wanted to reduce long-term energy costs and viewed roof replacement as the ideal opportunity to add solar.

Because the roof required full replacement, adding solar later would have introduced additional disruption and complexity. The homeowner needed a single, long-term solution that addressed both roofing performance and on-site energy generation in one coordinated project.

Our Solution

Removed the existing asphalt shingles
Replaced damaged wood decking to restore structural integrity
Installed GAF TigerPaw® and GAF WeatherWatch® underlayment to create a continuous waterproofing system
Installed GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles in Golden Amber
Integrated GAF Timberline Solar™ ES2 solar shingles directly into the roofing system
Installed GAF Cobra® Ridge Vent and Ridglass® ridge caps for ventilation and long-term durability
Completed final cleanup and project walkthrough upon completion

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Materials Used

Roofing & Waterproofing

GAF TigerPaw® synthetic underlayment
GAF WeatherWatch® leak barrier
GAF Pro-Start® starter strip

Roofing System

GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles — Golden Amber

Solar System

GAF Timberline Solar™ ES2 solar shingles

Ventilation & Finishing

GAF Cobra® Ridge Vent
Ridglass® ridge caps

Warranty Coverage

GAF SolarMax® Warranty
Manufacturer-backed coverage for the integrated solar roofing system when installed as part of a full roof replacement.

GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty
Covers qualifying roofing components and workmanship when installed by a GAF Master Elite® contractor.

Single-System Responsibility
One integrated roof and solar system — no split responsibility between roofing and solar installers.

Transferable Coverage
Warranty protection may transfer to a future homeowner, supporting long-term property value.
(Exact warranty terms are documented and reviewed with the homeowner at project completion.)

Exact warranty terms are documented and reviewed with the homeowner at project completion.

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Why This Matters for La Mesa

Homes in La Mesa experience consistent sun exposure and seasonal heat, making roof condition and energy efficiency especially important. Completing a solar shingle roof replacement provides:

The difference is night and day. The crew was respectful, clean, and fast.

— James Peterson, San Marcos, CA

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