Why Do Homeowners in Ogden Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Ogden often choose asphalt shingles because the system combines a weather-resistant shingle surface with protective layers underneath. On Ogden 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 Ogden Homes?
On Ogden roofs, as asphalt shingles age, they can lose granules, become brittle, and stop sealing tightly to the row below. Granule loss, brittle shingles and failed seals tell us more about a roof in Ogden than shingle color does. Sun-facing slopes in Ogden 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 Ogden?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Ogden when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in Ogden is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Ogden 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 Ogden has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Ogden?
Homeowners in Ogden 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 Ogden homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Ogden, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Ogden Include?
For a roof in Ogden, the installation scope includes inspection of the wooden roof deck, new or rebuilt flashing, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and an attic-ventilation check.
The Ogden installation also includes wind-resistant shingle fastening, waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
After we remove the old roofing in Ogden, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Ogden, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Ogden homes:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Decking repaired before anything goes on: On a house built around 1966, 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.
- 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 Ogden Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Ogden starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Ogden 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 Ogden roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Ogden?
Homeowners in Ogden can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Ogden.
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 Ogden Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Ogden, Utah, including Eccles Avenue Historic District, Weber State University area and Ogden Canyon. Those are Ogden neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:
How roof conditions change across Ogden
Ogden's neighborhoods put very different demands on a roof. What one has to survive on the bench is not what another faces down on the valley floor.
- Ogden Canyon and the East Bench
- The canyon mouth funnels wind onto this side of the city, and the bench holds snow well after the valley floor has cleared.
- Historic 25th Street and Downtown
- Ogden's oldest roofs, on steep early-1900s pitches. Almost every one has been re-covered more than once.
- Shadow Valley and Mount Ogden
- Higher and more exposed, and the first part of the city to show ice damming in a hard winter.
- Weber State University area
- Heavily rental, with older housing where roof maintenance tends to get deferred until something leaks.
- West Ogden and the Marriott-Slaterville edge
- Flatter and more sheltered, where the age of the roof usually decides more than the exposure does.
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 Ogden.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Ogden
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Ogden 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 Ogden, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
Why does asphalt shingle installation quality matter?
Installation quality matters on a roof in Ogden 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 Ogden depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Ogden 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 Ogden, we remove roofing debris, inspect the completed roof and provide the project documents that apply to the job.