Why Do Homeowners in Alta Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Alta often choose asphalt shingles because they balance cost, appearance, weather protection, and repairability. On Alta homes, the shingles overlap to shed rain and melting snow. On an Alta roof, if damage is limited, we can often replace individual shingles or a small section instead of replacing the entire roof.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Alta Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Alta homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On Alta roofs, a few loose granules are normal, especially on a newer roof. Large bare areas or brittle shingles are stronger signs of wear on an Alta roof. Wind exposure also matters in Alta because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Alta?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Alta. Roof replacement in Alta may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Alta, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Alta are built from a fiberglass base, an asphalt coating, mineral surface granules and a factory-applied seal strip. Each layer in the shingles we install in Alta has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Alta?
Homeowners in Alta can choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles based on budget, appearance and the needs of the roof. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your Alta roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Alta Include?
For a roof in Alta, the installation scope includes an attic-ventilation check, wind-resistant shingle fastening, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and flashing and seals around roof openings.
The Alta installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges.
After we remove the old roofing in Alta, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Alta, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Alta 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.
- Decking repaired before anything goes on: On a house built around 1986, finding a few soft boards is normal rather than a surprise. We photograph them, price them with you, and replace them so the new roof has something solid to fasten to.
- Specified for snow load: At 8,560 feet the weight sits on the roof for months. We check the structure as well as the shingles, because sustained load works at fasteners and flashing in a way rain never does.
- Underlayment across the whole deck: Underlayment is a water-resistant layer between the wood and the shingles. It catches whatever gets past a shingle that has lifted or broken.
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 Alta Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Alta starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Alta home is ready, we install underlayment, waterproofing, flashing and roof-edge details before laying the shingles.
We finish by completing vents, ridges and other roof joints, removing debris and checking the finished Alta roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Alta?
Homeowners in Alta can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Alta.
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 Alta Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Alta, Utah (84092), including the streets around Alta Ski Area and the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Granite, Salt Lake City and West Valley City.
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 Alta.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Alta
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Alta shield the asphalt surface from sunlight and physical wear and also provide the shingle color.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
On a roof in Alta, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Alta 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 Alta depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Alta 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 Alta, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.