Why Do Homeowners in Draper Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Draper often choose asphalt shingles because they can compare several price, appearance, and performance options within the same type of roofing system. In Draper, three-tab, architectural, and some impact-resistant shingle products provide different choices for the new roof.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Draper Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Draper homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On Draper 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 Draper. Wind exposure also matters in Draper because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Draper?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Draper when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in Draper is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
A typical asphalt shingle used in Draper has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in Draper strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Draper?
Asphalt-shingle choices for Draper include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your Draper roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Draper Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in Draper includes wind-resistant shingle fastening, flashing and seals around roof openings, new or rebuilt flashing, and inspection of the wooden roof deck.
The Draper installation also includes extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, skylight flashing, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
After we remove the old roofing in Draper, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Draper, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Draper 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.
- 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.
- Specified for snow load: At 4,751 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.
- 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.
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 Draper Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in Draper, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in Draper lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Draper, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the Draper roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in Draper.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Draper?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout Draper. Our asphalt-shingle work in Draper is performed by a licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified company.
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 Draper Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Draper, Utah (84020), including the streets around Corner Canyon and the Draper Utah Temple. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan.
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 Draper.
Free Draper Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Draper
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in Draper rely on surface granules to protect the asphalt from sunlight and wear; widespread bare spots are a sign of aging.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
For a Draper project, three-tab shingles look flatter and architectural shingles look thicker and more dimensional; the exact ratings come from the chosen product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Draper take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Draper depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Draper, 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 Draper depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Draper 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 Draper, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.