Why Do Homeowners in American Fork Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in American Fork often choose asphalt shingles because they can compare several price, appearance, and performance options within the same type of roofing system. In American Fork, three-tab, architectural, and some impact-resistant shingle products provide different choices for the new roof.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on American Fork Homes?
Asphalt shingles on American Fork homes usually show wear gradually rather than failing all at once. On American Fork roofs, we look for loss of the protective mineral granules, curled or lifted corners, cracking, brittle edges, and shingles that no longer seal tightly to the row below. Granule loss, curled shingles, cracks, brittle edges and failed seals make a roof in American Fork more vulnerable to wind and water. Many American Fork homes were built around 1998, but the roof may have been replaced since then, so we judge the current shingles by their condition rather than the age of the house. Wind exposure also matters in American Fork because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in American Fork?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in American Fork when shingles are wearing out across several areas or the roof needs frequent repairs. We inspect the American Fork roof before recommending replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
For roofs in American Fork, an asphalt shingle combines four main components: fiberglass for structure, asphalt for water resistance, mineral granules for surface protection and color, and an adhesive strip that helps the rows seal.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in American Fork?
Our asphalt-shingle options in American Fork include thicker architectural shingles and traditional three-tab products. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your American Fork roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in American Fork Include?
A complete asphalt-shingle project in American Fork covers an attic-ventilation check, flashing and seals around roof openings, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and wind-resistant shingle fastening.
The American Fork installation also includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and skylight flashing.
After we remove the old roofing in American Fork, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in American Fork, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for American Fork 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.
- 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 1998, 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.
- 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 American Fork Work?
For an installation in American Fork, we remove the old roof before building the new system from the deck upward.
We inspect and repair the exposed wood on the American Fork home first, then install the protective layers, flashing and shingles in that order.
After the shingles are in place, we complete the remaining roof details, clean the property and inspect the finished roof in American Fork.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in American Fork?
Courtland Roofing provides asphalt shingle roof installation throughout American Fork. For asphalt-shingle work in American Fork, we are a licensed and insured family-owned roofer with GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning certifications.
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 American Fork Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of American Fork, Utah (84003), including the streets around American Fork Canyon and Timpanogos Cave. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Elk Ridge, Woodland Hills and Cedar Fort.
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 American Fork.
Free American Fork Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
A written quote, a shingle recommendation for your exposure, and an honest answer on whether you need a new roof yet.
Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in American Fork
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
For American Fork roofs, mineral granules protect the asphalt surface and create the visible color and texture of the shingles.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Homeowners in American Fork will see a flatter look from three-tab shingles and a thicker, dimensional look from architectural shingles; specifications depend on the manufacturer and product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in American Fork take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in American Fork depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in American Fork, we give you the expected installation schedule.
Do you remove the old shingles before installing the new roof?
Whether we remove the old shingles on a roof in American Fork depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in American Fork lets us inspect the wooden roof deck and flashing before we install the new roof.
What happens if you find damaged wood?
If we find damaged decking after removing the old roofing in American Fork, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.