Why Do Homeowners in Grantsville Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Grantsville often choose asphalt shingles because the system combines a weather-resistant shingle surface with protective layers underneath. On Grantsville 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 Grantsville Homes?
On Grantsville 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 Grantsville than shingle color does. Sun-facing slopes in Grantsville 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 Grantsville?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Grantsville when shingles are wearing out across several areas or the roof needs frequent repairs. We inspect the Grantsville roof before recommending replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Grantsville 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 Grantsville has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Grantsville?
Homeowners in Grantsville can choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles based on budget, appearance and the needs of the roof. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Grantsville homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Grantsville, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Grantsville Include?
For a roof in Grantsville, the installation scope includes extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, valleys and roof-edge drainage, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and skylight flashing.
The Grantsville installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, wind-resistant shingle fastening, and waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges.
After we remove the old roofing in Grantsville, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Grantsville, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Grantsville 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 1999, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Grantsville Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Grantsville starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Grantsville 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 Grantsville roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Grantsville?
Homeowners in Grantsville can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Grantsville.
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 Grantsville Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Grantsville, Utah (84029), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Surrounding Areas the same service, including in Tooele, Stansbury Park and Park City.
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 Grantsville.
Free Grantsville 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 Grantsville
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Grantsville 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 Grantsville, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
How do I choose asphalt shingles for a home in Grantsville?
For a home in Grantsville, we compare shingle appearance, roof exposure, manufacturer specifications, warranty options and price before you choose a product.
Will the new roof include new flashing?
Before replacing a roof in Grantsville, we inspect the flashing. If flashing on a roof in Grantsville is damaged or no longer suitable for the new roof, we recommend replacing or rebuilding it.
Do you inspect the attic before installing the roof?
When attic access is available on a home in Grantsville, we check for ventilation or moisture problems that could affect the new roof.