In October 2026, Loudoun Roofing rebuilt a leaking roof valley on a home in the Tuscarora Village neighborhood of Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, after an inspection found water staining in the attic below it. The crew stripped the whole valley, installed ice and water shield and re-shingled it with CertainTeed shingles in Weatherwood to match the roof.
Project at a glance
- Location: Tuscarora Village, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
- Project: Roof valley leak repair
- Sign of trouble: Water staining in the attic below the valley
- Fix: Whole valley removed and rebuilt over ice and water shield
- Shingles: CertainTeed, Weatherwood, to match the roof
- Also: Shingles with exposed nails replaced and a new pipe boot
- Inspection: October 12, 2026
- Completed: October 30, 2026
- Contractor: Loudoun Roofing HIC
About Tuscarora Village
Tuscarora Village is a Leesburg neighborhood of about 280 townhomes and condominiums, according to Loudoun County’s residential community data.
About Leesburg
Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County, with a historic downtown and neighborhoods that range from older brick homes near the town center to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Learn more from the Town of Leesburg.
The challenge and how we solved it
Valleys, where two roof slopes meet, carry more water than any other part of a roof. On this Leesburg home, the inspection found water staining in the attic below the valley, popped nails pushing up under nearby shingles, cracked shingles and a cracked seal on the pipe boot.
Rather than patch a few shingles, the crew removed the entire valley, laid ice and water shield along its full length and re-shingled it. They also replaced the shingles with exposed nails and installed a new pipe boot.
Before
What we did
- Inspected the attic and roof and traced the staining to the valley.
- Removed all the shingles in the valley.
- Installed ice and water shield along the full length of the valley.
- Re-shingled the valley with CertainTeed shingles in Weatherwood.
- Replaced shingles with exposed nails and cracked shingles.
- Installed a new pipe boot and new ridge caps where needed.
- Cleaned up and checked the finished valley.
The finished project
Why these materials
Ice and water shield. Ice and water shield is a self-adhering waterproof membrane that goes under the shingles. It helps keep out water that gets past the shingles during heavy rain or ice dams.
CertainTeed shingles in Weatherwood. The new valley shingles match the existing roof. See our page on CertainTeed Landmark shingles for the lineup we install.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Check your attic a couple of times a year for water stains, and keep attic vents clear so moisture can escape.
- Clean your gutters after the fall leaf drop and again in spring. Clogged gutters push water back under the edge of the roof.
- After strong storms or wind warnings from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office in Sterling, look over your roof from the ground for missing or lifted shingles.
- Keep roof valleys clear of leaves and branches so water can run off freely.
Frequently asked questions
Valleys carry the water from two roof slopes, so worn shingles, popped nails or missing underlayment there show up as leaks quickly. On this Leesburg home, the leak showed as staining in the attic below the valley.
Yes, if the rest of the roof is in good shape. Here the crew rebuilt only the valley, over ice and water shield, and matched the existing shingles.
It is a self-adhering waterproof membrane installed under the shingles in leak-prone areas like valleys, eaves and around penetrations.
Most valley repairs take a day or less. This one was done on October 30, 2026.
Planning a roof project in Leesburg?
Planning a roof project in Leesburg? See our Leesburg roofing page, learn about roof replacement and roof repair, browse more completed projects, or contact us for a free estimate.