Why Do Homeowners in Elk Ridge Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Elk Ridge often choose asphalt shingles because the system combines a weather-resistant shingle surface with protective layers underneath. On Elk Ridge homes, the shingles shed water, the mineral granules protect the asphalt from sunlight, and the underlayment and flashing add protection at joints and openings.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Elk Ridge Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Elk Ridge homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Elk Ridge roofs, we check whether the shingles lie flat, stay sealed to the row below, remain flexible, and still have enough surface granules to protect the asphalt. On a roof in Elk Ridge, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Sun-facing slopes in Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Elk Ridge. Roof replacement in Elk Ridge may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Elk Ridge, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
For roofs in Elk Ridge, 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 Elk Ridge?
Our asphalt-shingle options in Elk Ridge include thicker architectural shingles and traditional three-tab products. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Elk Ridge homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Elk Ridge, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Elk Ridge Include?
A complete asphalt-shingle project in Elk Ridge covers waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, new or rebuilt flashing, skylight flashing, and wind-resistant shingle fastening.
The Elk Ridge installation also includes an attic-ventilation check, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and inspection of the wooden roof deck.
After we remove the old roofing in Elk Ridge, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Elk Ridge, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Elk Ridge 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Decking repaired before anything goes on: On a house built around 2012, 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.
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 Elk Ridge Work?
For an installation in Elk Ridge, we remove the old roof before building the new system from the deck upward.
We inspect and repair the exposed wood on the Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Elk Ridge?
Courtland Roofing provides asphalt shingle roof installation throughout Elk Ridge. For asphalt-shingle work in Elk Ridge, 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 Elk Ridge Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Elk Ridge, Utah (84651), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Vineyard, 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 Elk Ridge.
Free Elk Ridge Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Elk Ridge
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
For Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge will see a flatter look from three-tab shingles and a thicker, dimensional look from architectural shingles; specifications depend on the manufacturer and product.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.