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Copper

After torrential rains and flooding in both new and existing construction, we were desperate for a solid roof over our heads. Luckily our general contractor recruited Cabrera Home Improvement to install the finished roof. Telmo Cabrera worked promptly and professionally, refusing to cut corners and dealing with the added challenges of working with extra thick shingles. Telmo’s greatest skill, however, appeared in his mastery of copper. In addition to installing the usual copper flashing between the walls and rooflines, Telmo skillfully solved the challenges of flashing around the eyebrow window and chimney. Instead of soldering separate sheets for the chimney, he worked with one continuous sheet of copper, improving both the look and water-tightness of the final product. He even went so far as to trim down a large chimney stone that was in the way. 

Single sheet of copper applied around chimney base.

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Copper flashing and newly shingled roof.

During our project Telmo branched out into other sub-specialties of the trade, applying Hardiplank siding to our eves and dormer, and mounting several heavy oak "outriggers" under the roof. He was always enthusiastic about finding the "right" solution in terms of quality, cost and time, even if it meant taking home a little less profit at the end of the day. Such integrity is very hard to find.

Oak "outriggers" and Hardiplank siding under eaves on north and south of house.