Why Do Homeowners in Alpine Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Alpine often choose asphalt shingles because they work on many residential roof slopes and damaged sections can often be repaired without replacing the entire roof. For homes in Alpine, the overlapping shingles shed water, and the mineral granules protect the asphalt surface from sunlight.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Alpine Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Alpine homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Alpine roofs, we check whether the shingles lie flat, stay sealed to the row below, remain flexible, and still have enough surface granules to protect the asphalt. On a roof in Alpine, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Sun-facing slopes in Alpine can age faster because prolonged sunlight gradually wears the shingle surface and its protective granules.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Alpine?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Alpine when shingles are wearing out across several areas or the roof needs frequent repairs. We inspect the Alpine roof before recommending replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
An asphalt shingle installed on a roof in Alpine contains a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and an adhesive seal strip. In the shingles used for Alpine projects, fiberglass provides strength, asphalt resists water, granules protect the surface and the seal strip helps neighboring shingles bond.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Alpine?
For Alpine homes, we install architectural shingles and can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Alpine homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Alpine, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Alpine Include?
Asphalt shingle installation in Alpine includes wind-resistant shingle fastening, waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and flashing and seals around roof openings.
The Alpine installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and an attic-ventilation check.
After we remove the old roofing in Alpine, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Alpine, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Alpine homes:
- Wind rating matched to the house: Shingles are rated for a wind speed, and the right rating depends on how exposed your house is rather than on the city it sits in. We set it from your own site.
- Ice-and-water membrane at the eaves: A waterproof membrane runs along the bottom edge of the roof, where snow melts and refreezes and pushes water back up under the shingles.
- Full tear-off to bare wood: Every layer comes off, including any second roof laid over the first. Tear-off is the only moment anyone gets to see the wood your roof is fastened to.
- All-new metal flashing: We replace the metal at chimneys, walls and vents rather than resealed. Sealant over old flashing buys a season and hides the problem in the meantime.
- Ventilation corrected while the deck is open: A shingle cooked from underneath by a hot attic will not reach its rated life. Correcting the airflow is cheapest while the roof is off and is the single best way to add years to it.
- Architectural shingles as standard: Architectural shingles are thicker and heavier than the flat three-tab type, last longer, and hold their wind rating better. They cost a little more and are worth it here.
The shingle is the part you choose and the part you can see. Everything underneath it is what decides whether the roof reaches the life it is rated for, which is why we specify all of it in writing before we start.
For the full picture of the service, see Asphalt Shingle Roofing.
How Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Alpine Work?
We install an asphalt shingle roof in Alpine in a set order.
For the Alpine installation, we first protect the property and remove the old roofing so we can inspect the wooden roof deck.
If the wooden roof deck on a home in Alpine is damaged, we show you the problem and explain the cost before replacing the wood. After you approve the repair, we install the water-control layers and flashing, fasten the shingles, finish the ridges and openings, clean the property and inspect the completed Alpine roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Alpine?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofs in Alpine. For roofing work in Alpine, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and certified by GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning.
Coury and his team are true professionals. They removed the old shingles and had the new ones installed in a day and a half!! The quality was incredible. I can’t say enough about how easy it was to deal with these guys. There was zero pressure to sign the deal like I felt from other roofing companies. Don’t go anywhere else for your roofing job.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in Alpine Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Alpine, Utah (84004), including the streets around Lone Peak and the Alpine Loop. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Fairfield, Genola and Goshen.
If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide asphalt shingle roofing at your address in Alpine.
Free Alpine Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Alpine
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
On asphalt shingles in Alpine, mineral granules protect the asphalt from sunlight and wear while also giving the roof its color and texture.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
For Alpine homes, three-tab shingles have a flatter profile, while architectural shingles use a thicker layered construction that creates more depth; wind ratings and warranties depend on the exact product.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Alpine because shingles depend on correct fastening, underlayment, flashing, drainage and ventilation to keep wind and water out.
Can I install new shingles over an old roof?
Whether we remove the old shingles on a roof in Alpine depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Alpine lets us inspect the wooden roof deck and flashing before we install the new roof.
What should I expect after installation?
After an asphalt-shingle installation in Alpine, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.