Why Do Homeowners in Kaysville Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Kaysville 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 Kaysville, the overlapping shingles shed water, and the mineral granules protect the asphalt surface from sunlight.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Kaysville Homes?
On Kaysville 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 Kaysville than shingle color does. Wind exposure also matters in Kaysville because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Kaysville?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Kaysville. Roof replacement in Kaysville may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Kaysville, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
A typical asphalt shingle used in Kaysville has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in Kaysville strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Kaysville?
Asphalt-shingle choices for Kaysville include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. Before installation starts in Kaysville, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Kaysville Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in Kaysville includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, inspection of the wooden roof deck, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and extra attention at exposed edges and ridges.
The Kaysville installation also includes flashing and seals around roof openings, an attic-ventilation check, and new or rebuilt flashing.
After we remove the old roofing in Kaysville, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Kaysville, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Kaysville 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Specified for snow load: At 4,298 feet the weight sits on the roof for months. We check the structure as well as the shingles, because sustained load works at fasteners and flashing in a way rain never does.
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 Kaysville Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in Kaysville, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in Kaysville lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Kaysville, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the Kaysville roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in Kaysville.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Kaysville?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout Kaysville. Our asphalt-shingle work in Kaysville 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 Kaysville Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Kaysville, Utah (84037), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Clinton, Woods Cross and West Bountiful.
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 Kaysville.
Free Kaysville Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Kaysville
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in Kaysville 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 Kaysville project, three-tab shingles look flatter and architectural shingles look thicker and more dimensional; the exact ratings come from the chosen product.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Kaysville 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 Kaysville depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Kaysville 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 Kaysville, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.