Why Do Homeowners in Clinton Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Clinton often choose asphalt shingles because they can compare several price, appearance, and performance options within the same type of roofing system. In Clinton, 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 Clinton Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Clinton homes usually show wear gradually rather than failing all at once. On Clinton 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 Clinton more vulnerable to wind and water. Many Clinton homes were built around 2000, 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 Clinton because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Clinton?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Clinton when shingles are wearing out across several areas or the roof needs frequent repairs. We inspect the Clinton roof before recommending replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Clinton 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 Clinton has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Clinton?
Homeowners in Clinton 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 Clinton roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Clinton Include?
For a roof in Clinton, the installation scope includes skylight flashing, wind-resistant shingle fastening, an attic-ventilation check, and extra attention at exposed edges and ridges.
The Clinton installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges.
After we remove the old roofing in Clinton, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Clinton, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Clinton 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 2000, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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How Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Clinton Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Clinton starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Clinton 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 Clinton roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Clinton?
Homeowners in Clinton can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Clinton.
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 Clinton Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Clinton, Utah (84015), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in South Weber, Layton and Bountiful.
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 Clinton.
Free Clinton Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Clinton
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Clinton 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 Clinton, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Clinton take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Clinton depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Clinton, 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 Clinton depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Clinton 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 Clinton, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.