Why Do Homeowners in Fairfield Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Fairfield 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield Homes?
On Fairfield roofs, as asphalt shingles age, they can lose granules, become brittle, and stop sealing tightly to the row below. Granule loss, brittle edges and failed adhesive strips tell us more about a roof in Fairfield than shingle color does. Wind exposure also matters in Fairfield because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Fairfield?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Fairfield when wear or damage affects several parts of the roof. Before recommending replacement in Fairfield, we inspect the shingles, flashing, wooden roof deck and previous repair areas. Many Fairfield homes were built around 2000, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Fairfield, 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?
A typical asphalt shingle used in Fairfield has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in Fairfield strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Fairfield?
Asphalt-shingle choices for Fairfield include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your Fairfield roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Fairfield Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in Fairfield includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, valleys and roof-edge drainage, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and extra attention at exposed edges and ridges.
The Fairfield installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, flashing and seals around roof openings, and an attic-ventilation check.
After we remove the old roofing in Fairfield, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Fairfield, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Fairfield 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.
- 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 Fairfield Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in Fairfield, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in Fairfield lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Fairfield, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the Fairfield roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in Fairfield.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Fairfield?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout Fairfield. Our asphalt-shingle work in Fairfield 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 Fairfield Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Fairfield, Utah (84013), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Cedar Hills, Vineyard and Elk Ridge.
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 Fairfield.
Free Fairfield 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 Fairfield
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Fairfield depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Fairfield 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 Fairfield, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.