Anaheim neighborhoods we cover
- Anaheim Colony
- Downtown Anaheim
- West Anaheim
- Anaheim Resort
- Platinum Triangle
- Anaheim Hills
- Peralta Hills
- Mohler Loop
- Hidden Canyon Estates
- Nohl Crest
What's hard on roofs around Anaheim
Santa Ana winds and wildfire in the hills
Santa Ana winds have driven fire into Anaheim Hills again and again, from the Gypsum Canyon fire in 1982 to the Freeway Complex fire in 2008 and Canyon Fire 2 in 2017. Parts of the eastern hills are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. There, California’s wildland-urban interface code calls for roofing that meets at least a Class A fire rating.
Craftsman roofs in the Colony
The Colony’s bungalows have low-pitched roofs, wide eaves and exposed rafter tails, and many are more than a century old. Properties in the district fall under the Anaheim Colony Vision, Principles and Design Guidelines. A licensed roofer can work within the house’s Craftsman character, and it pays to check with the city’s Planning Division before changing materials.
Cinderella Homes and 1950s tracts
Mid-century tract houses dominate West Anaheim, including Vandruff’s storybook Cinderella Homes from 1955. They were built with cedar shake roofs, and wood shake dries out, splits and becomes a fire concern with age. Many have been re-roofed since. A licensed roofer can suggest fire-rated materials that keep the rolling, rustic look these houses are known for.
Community associations in Anaheim Hills
Anaheim Hills was built as a master-planned community and is organized into many community associations under the Anaheim Hills Planned Community Association. Associations commonly set rules on roof material, color and tile profile. Getting the association’s approval before materials are ordered avoids having to redo work. A licensed roofer can provide the product details the association asks for.
Newer homes need roof care too: tiles and shingles shift in wind, and flashing around vents and skylights is where leaks often start.
