Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Granite, Utah

Homeowners in Granite often choose asphalt shingles because they shed water, come in many colors and profiles, and work on both older and newer homes. On Granite homes, the shingles form the outer roof surface, while the underlayment and flashing provide additional protection against water.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

Asphalt shingles on Granite homes usually show wear gradually rather than failing all at once. On Granite 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 Granite more vulnerable to wind and water. Many Granite homes were built around 1982, 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 Granite because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.

You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Granite. Roof replacement in Granite may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Granite, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement. Many Granite homes were built around 1982, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Granite, we judge the current roof by the condition and age of the roofing materials that are there now.

An asphalt shingle installed on a roof in Granite contains a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and an adhesive seal strip. In the shingles used for Granite projects, fiberglass provides strength, asphalt resists water, granules protect the surface and the seal strip helps neighboring shingles bond.

For Granite homes, we install architectural shingles and can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Before installation starts in Granite, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.

Asphalt shingle installation in Granite includes valleys and roof-edge drainage, inspection of the wooden roof deck, removal of the old roofing when needed, and wind-resistant shingle fastening.

The Granite installation also includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and an attic-ventilation check.

After we remove the old roofing in Granite, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Granite, we explain the added cost.

These are some of the installation details we focus on for Granite 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We install an asphalt shingle roof in Granite in a set order.

For the Granite installation, we first protect the property and remove the old roofing so we can inspect the wooden roof deck.

If the wooden roof deck on a home in Granite is damaged, we show you the problem and explain the cost before replacing the wood. After you approve the repair, we install the water-control layers and flashing, fasten the shingles, finish the ridges and openings, clean the property and inspect the completed Granite roof.

Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofs in Granite. For roofing work in Granite, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and certified by GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Granite, Utah (84092), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in South Jordan, Taylorsville and Murray.

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 Granite.