Older homes, layered roofs
Homes in and around the village have often been added onto and reroofed several times. It's common to find a newer foam roof over an older one, or a patchwork of coatings from different decades. Before recommending anything, we figure out what's actually up there.
Adobe considerations
Adobe walls hold up for generations when they stay dry, but water entering the top of a wall can cause slow, hidden damage. That makes parapet caps and canales especially important on these homes. See keeping adobe walls dry.
What we often do here
- Seal cracked parapet caps and corners
- Replace worn or rotted canales
- Remove loose layers of old coating before recoating
- Coat small additions and portals
Popular services in Placitas Village
- Foam roof recoating and elastomeric coating
- Parapet repair and canale repair
- Flat roof leak repair
- Roof condition checks
Common questions
Can you work on very old roofs?
Yes. We'll inspect carefully and tell you whether a coating is the right fix.
Do you use breathable products near adobe?
We'll discuss options for parapets on true adobe walls.