Why Do Homeowners in Layton Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Layton often choose asphalt shingles because they are widely available, work on many residential roof shapes, and offer several price and style options. On Layton homes, the shingles shed rain and snow, while the underlayment and flashing help keep water out at roof joints and openings.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Layton Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Layton homes usually show wear gradually rather than failing all at once. On Layton 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 Layton more vulnerable to wind and water. Many Layton homes were built around 1993, 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. Layton sits at about 4,459 feet in elevation, so snow and winter temperature changes are part of the installation plan.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Layton?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Layton when wear or damage affects several parts of the roof. Before recommending replacement in Layton, we inspect the shingles, flashing, wooden roof deck and previous repair areas. Many Layton homes were built around 1993, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Layton, 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?
The asphalt shingles we install in Layton 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 Layton has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Layton?
Homeowners in Layton 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 Layton homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Layton, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Layton Include?
For a roof in Layton, the installation scope includes flashing and seals around roof openings, wind-resistant shingle fastening, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and new or rebuilt flashing.
The Layton installation also includes an attic-ventilation check, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
After we remove the old roofing in Layton, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Layton, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Layton 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 1993, 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.
- Warranty registered in your name: You get the manufacturer's materials warranty registered to you on completion, alongside our own 5-year workmanship warranty, and we hand you the paperwork rather than filing it with us.
- 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.
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How Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Layton Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Layton starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Layton 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 Layton roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Layton?
Homeowners in Layton can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Layton.
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 Layton Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Layton, Utah, including East Layton, Layton Hills and Kays Creek. Those are Layton neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:
How roof conditions change across Layton
How much wind a Layton roof takes depends almost entirely on how close it sits to the mountains.
- East Layton and the Adams Canyon side
- Closest to the canyons and the most exposed ground in the city. Wind damage here is a regular event, not an occasional one.
- Layton Hills and Oak Forest
- Elevated enough to take the wind and hold snow longer than the west side of the city.
- Fort Lane and Church Street
- The older core of Layton, where roof age is as much a factor as exposure.
- Kays Creek and Ellison Park
- Established nineties housing, largely roofed as a batch and reaching the replacement decision together.
- West Layton and the Hill Field area
- Flatter, more sheltered ground where the same roof will generally last longer than it does on the east side.
If you do not see your street listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide asphalt shingle roofing at your address in Layton.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Layton
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Layton 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 Layton, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
What is under an asphalt shingle roof?
Under the shingles on a roof in Layton are the wooden roof deck and protective layers such as underlayment, along with flashing and other water-control materials at joints and openings.
Do new shingles come with a workmanship warranty?
Courtland Roofing provides a 5-year workmanship warranty on our Layton installations. For a Layton project, manufacturer coverage depends on the shingle product and warranty terms you choose.
Can you install shingles during winter in Layton?
Winter installation in Layton depends on temperature, moisture, roof safety and the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. In Layton, we schedule winter roofing work only when conditions allow proper installation.