Roofers in Mt Washington, Pittsburgh

Up on Mt Washington, houses sit high above the rivers, and the wind that comes up the bluff can get under shingles in a way valley homes never see. Steep, narrow streets also make getting materials to the roof part of the job.

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Brick homes on a steep Mt Washington street, where roofers deal with wind and tight access

Wind on the edges

Wind pulls hardest at rakes, ridges and corners. On an exposed site, we use the high-wind nailing pattern, starter strips at the rakes and well-fastened ridge caps. It costs very little extra, and it makes the difference when a storm comes up the hill.

If shingles came off in a storm, call first and read our emergency roof repair page.

Areas we cover in Mt Washington

Grandview Avenue area
Shiloh Street area
Virginia Avenue side

What our roofers do in Mt Washington

Here is everything our crew handles for homes and buildings in Mt Washington.

Planning a roof job in Mt Washington

On steep lots, the back of a house can be two stories taller than the front. We check ladder positions and where materials will come in, and we may need a smaller dumpster. Inside the City of Pittsburgh, permit questions go to the Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections. We check what your job needs before we start.

For budgets and decisions, see our roof insurance guide.

Questions for roofers in Mt Washington

How do roofers keep shingles on in the wind on Mt Washington?

On exposed Mt Washington slopes, we use the high-wind nailing pattern, starter strips at the rakes and well-fastened ridge caps. It costs very little extra and matters most when a storm comes up the bluff.

What wind speed can shingles withstand on Mt Washington?

It depends on the wind class printed on the bundle. In the building code table Pennsylvania uses as of 2026, Class D shingles cover basic wind speeds up to 90 mph, Class G up to 120 mph and Class H up to 150 mph. On an exposed Mt Washington slope, choose Class H.

How many nails should go in a shingle on a windy Mt Washington roof?

Six is the safer count on an exposed slope. The code minimum as of 2026 is four per strip shingle, and GAF's instructions call for six where local codes require it or for its enhanced wind coverage.

Why do shingles blow off roof on Mt Washington?

Often because they never sealed. GAF says shingles need sun and warm temperatures to bond, those put on in fall or winter may not seal until spring, and wind before they seal can keep them from sealing at all. On a windy hilltop, cold-weather shingles should be hand-sealed.

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