Why Do Homeowners in Harrisville Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Harrisville often choose asphalt shingles because they shed water, come in many colors and profiles, and work on both older and newer homes. On Harrisville 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.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Harrisville Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Harrisville homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On Harrisville 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 Harrisville. Winter weather can also affect a roof in Harrisville because melting snow can refreeze near roof edges and valleys.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Harrisville?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Harrisville when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in Harrisville is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough. Many Harrisville homes were built around 2001, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Harrisville, 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?
For roofs in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville?
Our asphalt-shingle options in Harrisville include thicker architectural shingles and traditional three-tab products. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Harrisville homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Harrisville, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Harrisville Include?
A complete asphalt-shingle project in Harrisville covers skylight flashing, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, wind-resistant shingle fastening, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
The Harrisville installation also includes flashing and seals around roof openings, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and an attic-ventilation check.
After we remove the old roofing in Harrisville, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Harrisville, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Harrisville 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 2001, 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.
- 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.
- 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 Harrisville Work?
For an installation in Harrisville, we remove the old roof before building the new system from the deck upward.
We inspect and repair the exposed wood on the Harrisville 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 Harrisville.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Harrisville?
Courtland Roofing provides asphalt shingle roof installation throughout Harrisville. For asphalt-shingle work in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Harrisville, Utah (84404 and 84414), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Weber County the same service, including in Pleasant View, Washington Terrace and Farr West.
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 Harrisville.
Free Harrisville Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Harrisville
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
For Harrisville 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 Harrisville will see a flatter look from three-tab shingles and a thicker, dimensional look from architectural shingles; specifications depend on the manufacturer and product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Harrisville take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Harrisville depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Harrisville 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 Harrisville, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.