Why Do Homeowners in Cedar Hills Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills, the overlapping shingles shed water, and the mineral granules protect the asphalt surface from sunlight.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Cedar Hills Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Cedar Hills homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On Cedar Hills roofs, a few loose granules are normal, especially on a newer roof. Large bare areas or brittle shingles are stronger signs of wear on a roof in Cedar Hills. Sun-facing slopes in Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Cedar Hills when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in Cedar Hills is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough. Many Cedar Hills homes were built around 2004, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Cedar Hills, we judge the current roof by the condition and age of the roofing materials that are there now.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
Asphalt shingles on Cedar Hills homes use a fiberglass mat for strength, an asphalt layer for water resistance, mineral granules for surface protection and an adhesive strip that helps each row seal to the next.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Cedar Hills?
In Cedar Hills, we commonly install architectural shingles. For a roof in Cedar Hills, we can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Before installation starts in Cedar Hills, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Cedar Hills Include?
On a roof replacement in Cedar Hills, we plan for extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, an attic-ventilation check, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and inspection of the wooden roof deck.
The Cedar Hills installation also includes flashing and seals around roof openings, new or rebuilt flashing, and skylight flashing.
After we remove the old roofing in Cedar Hills, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Cedar Hills, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Cedar Hills 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Warranty registered in your name: You get the manufacturer's materials warranty registered to you on completion, alongside our own 5-year workmanship warranty, and we hand you the paperwork rather than filing it with us.
- Decking repaired before anything goes on: On a house built around 2004, 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.
- 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 Cedar Hills Work?
Roof replacement in Cedar Hills moves from the structure under the shingles to the finished roof surface.
On a Cedar Hills project, we expose the wooden roof deck first. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Cedar Hills, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. On the Cedar Hills project, we then install underlayment and flashing before the shingles.
We finish the installation by completing ridges and openings, clearing roofing debris and inspecting the completed Cedar Hills roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Cedar Hills?
Courtland Roofing handles the full asphalt shingle installation in Cedar Hills, from removing the old roofing to the final inspection. For asphalt-shingle work in Cedar Hills, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified.
My house is in a 25 year old neighborhood. I've been watching the houses getting re-shingled. Courtland re-shingled a neighbors house. It was a quality, quick and clean job. So I had Courtland re-shingle my house. With professional communication and scheduling, the quality of the job, and the thoroughness of cleanup, I am very satisfied. And it only took 9 1/2 hours from start of tear-off to the crew's exit.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in Cedar Hills Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Cedar Hills, Utah (84062), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Springville, American Fork and Payson.
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 Cedar Hills.
Free Cedar Hills Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Cedar Hills
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Mineral granules on asphalt shingles used in Cedar Hills reduce direct sun exposure to the asphalt and form the shingle’s colored surface.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Three-tab shingles are the flatter option for a roof in Cedar Hills, while architectural shingles use added thickness to create more dimension; manufacturer specifications and warranty details vary by product.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Cedar Hills 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 Cedar Hills, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.
