The finished roof and ridge vent above the side yard, Dayton, Ohio.

How we build every roof

The Helping Hands Roofing Standard

Code sets the minimum. We build past it. It's the part of the roof you'll never see.

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Every roof we replace gets:

Five things built into every roof, on top of a full tear-off to the deck and six nails in every shingle.

Two rows of ice and water shield at the eaves.
One row of ice and water shield in every valley.
Ice and water shield up every roof-to-wall transition before the step flashing goes in, and around every protrusion.
At every change in slope, and where a shingle roof meets a metal awning, ice and water shield under 24-inch metal coil flashing.
A double layer of synthetic underlayment with a 24-inch overlap.

That's decades of peace of mind at a price comparable to a standard roof.

"I build every roof the way I would build it on my own home." Aub Holley, Owner

Questions to ask any roofer before you sign

Three answers tell you what's going under the shingles.

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How many rows of ice and water shield will you install?

Our answer: two at the eaves, one in every valley.

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How many layers of underlayment?

Our answer: two layers of synthetic underlayment.

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What's the overlap?

Our answer: 24 inches, and 26 inches on low slopes.

What Ohio code requires, and what we install

Code sets the minimum. Here it is next to what goes on every roof we replace. Each row links to the code itself.

Part of the roof	What Ohio code requires	What we install
Eaves	Ice barrier from the roof edge to 24 inches inside the exterior wall (905.1.2)	Two rows of ice and water shield
Underlayment	One layer, lapped 2 inches, on 4:12 and steeper (Table 905.1.1(2))	Two layers of synthetic underlayment, overlapped 24 inches (26 inches on low slopes)
Valleys	A 36-inch valley lining (905.2.8.2)	One row of ice and water shield
Roof-to-wall	Step or continuous flashing, at least 4 by 4 inches (905.2.8.3)	Ice and water shield up the wall first, then step flashing
Change in slope	Flashing; if it's metal, at least 26 gauge (903.2.1)	Ice and water shield under 24-inch metal coil flashing
Edges	Ohio's drip edge section sets no requirement of its own (905.2.8.5)	Gutter apron at every eave, drip edge on every rake
Nails	At least four per shingle (905.2.6)	Six on every shingle
Tear-off	A new roof may go over one existing layer (908.3.1.1)	Always torn off to the deck
Deck	A solid deck (905.2.1)	Every board checked; rot and wide gaps replaced with 7/16 inch OSB
Chimneys	A cricket behind any chimney wider than 30 inches (903.2.2)	Built whenever one is missing

Residential Code of Ohio, OAC 4101:8-9-01, effective July 1, 2019.

Three documented checkpoints on every roof

We photograph every roof at three points. That record is the reason we can stand behind the work: if something ever needs looking at, nobody is relying on memory.

New sheathing running the length of the roof, Beavercreek, Ohio.

Checkpoint One

After tear-off

Every shingle and all the debris comes off first. Then the decking is inspected properly, board by board: gaps wider than a quarter inch, delaminated plywood, and rot. Owens Corning's installation instructions call for a deck of boards at least 6 inches wide, plywood at least 3/8 inch or OSB at least 7/16 inch, spaced no more than a quarter inch. Where a gap runs wider, we repair or replace the boards. Rot we find is photographed before it's replaced. What we are confirming is that the decking is a solid nailable surface the new roofing system will fasten to and hold to. The entire deck is photographed before any underlayment goes on.

Two rows of ice and water shield at the eave with RhinoRoof synthetic underlayment above, Fairborn, Ohio.

Checkpoint Two

After underlayment

Ice and water shield is not installed to a minimum. It goes in two rows at the eaves, one row in every valley, around every protrusion, and up every roof-to-wall transition before the step flashing goes in. At every change in slope, and where a shingle roof meets a metal awning, it goes under 24-inch metal coil flashing: anywhere with real failure potential. Rolls are not cut down to land exactly on a code figure, so the coverage runs to where the material covers, which is generally past the line.

Then two layers of synthetic underlayment, overlapped twenty-four inches, twenty-six on low slopes. Once all the underlayment is on we go over it again, checking the overlaps and the cap nails, and photograph the underlayment: the ice and water shield and the synthetic underlayment both.

The finished upper roof and ridge vent above the back yard, Fairborn, Ohio.

Checkpoint Three

At completion

A final inspection and photographic documentation of the entire roof, confirming it was installed properly and to The Helping Hands Roofing Standard.

Between Two and Three: The roof is measured off so the courses run straight and chalk lines are snapped. Then starter course, field shingles, ridge vent, hip and ridge cap.

Synthetic underlayment up to the stone chimney and the second-story gable, Fairborn, Ohio.

From the field

Two layers of underlayment

"We put down two layers of synthetic underlayment. It comes on a four foot roll and we overlap twenty four inches, twenty six on low slopes, courses and end laps alike. Every course covers half the one below it, which means every square foot of that deck carries two layers rather than one. It is not a marketing term for doing it the normal way."

Protecting the property

"Ground tarps catch tear-off debris and keep nails out of flower beds as much as possible. We run heavy-duty magnets across the property to pull loose nails, then hand-pick the remaining debris the tarps did not catch before we turn the job over. The goal is to leave the property cleaner than we found it."

Aub Holley, Owner

See the Standard on real roofs

The finished roof from the air, over the white siding and brick front, West Carrollton, Ohio.

West Carrollton · September 2026

Whole New OSB Deck and Roof on Mansion Ct, West Carrollton

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The house and front lawn under a shade tree, with a van in the drive, Fairborn, Ohio.

Fairborn · September 2026

Deck Boards and a Standard-Built Roof on Kevin Dr, Fairborn

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The finished house roof from the front lawn, under two shade trees, Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton · August 2026

House and Shed Roofs Replaced on Garianne Dr, Dayton

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What Dayton homeowners say

Lee

Helping Hands Roofing did an outstanding job on our new roof! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. We needed a roof replacement due to storm damage, and they made the insurance claim process incredibly easy. They worked directly with our insurance company, handled all the documentation, and made sure everything was approved properly. That took a huge weight off our shoulders. Communication was clear and consistent the whole way through. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the job site clean every day. The quality of the workmanship is top-notch, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for a reliable Dayton roofing company that knows how to handle insurance claim roof replacements, I highly recommend Helping Hands Roofing. Our new roof looks amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!

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Tim

We recently had our roof replaced and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The pricing was very fair and competitive, which immediately set them apart There were no hidden charges or upsells, I paid exactly what I was expecting. Aub was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process—always quick to respond to any questions and made everything easy to understand. The crew did an excellent job on the installation, and cleanup. They left the area spotless, which we really appreciated. Overall, a smooth, professional experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

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Amanda

I would absolutely recommend Helping Hands to anyone. They did a great job replacing my roof and downspouts. I appreciate the amount of work that they put into helping me with my insurance company and how much they cared about me. They helped with things I'm quite sure other companies wouldn't have cared about. In the end, when my insurance company wouldn't budge, they made sure I was taken care of. Thank you for everything.

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