Why Do Homeowners in Magna Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Magna often choose asphalt shingles because the system combines a weather-resistant shingle surface with protective layers underneath. On Magna 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 Magna Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Magna homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On Magna 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 Magna. Winter weather can also affect a roof in Magna because melting snow can refreeze near roof edges and valleys.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Magna?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Magna. Roof replacement in Magna may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Magna, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
An asphalt shingle installed on a roof in Magna contains a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and an adhesive seal strip. In the shingles used for Magna projects, fiberglass provides strength, asphalt resists water, granules protect the surface and the seal strip helps neighboring shingles bond.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Magna?
For Magna homes, we install architectural shingles and can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Magna homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Magna, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Magna Include?
Asphalt shingle installation in Magna includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, flashing and seals around roof openings, wind-resistant shingle fastening, and extra attention at exposed edges and ridges.
The Magna installation also includes an attic-ventilation check, new or rebuilt flashing, and inspection of the wooden roof deck.
After we remove the old roofing in Magna, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Magna, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Magna 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 1985, 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.
- 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.
How Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Magna Work?
We install an asphalt shingle roof in Magna in a set order.
For the Magna 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 Magna 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 Magna roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Magna?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofs in Magna. For roofing work in Magna, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and certified by GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning.
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 Magna Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Magna, Utah (84044), including the streets around the Great Salt Lake shoreline. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Midvale, Holladay and South Salt Lake.
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 Magna.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Magna
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
On asphalt shingles in Magna, mineral granules protect the asphalt from sunlight and wear while also giving the roof its color and texture.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
For Magna homes, three-tab shingles have a flatter profile, while architectural shingles use a thicker layered construction that creates more depth; wind ratings and warranties depend on the exact product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Magna take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Magna depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Magna, 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 Magna depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Magna 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 Magna, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.