Why Do Homeowners in Provo Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Provo 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 Provo, the overlapping shingles shed water, and the mineral granules protect the asphalt surface from sunlight.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Provo Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Provo homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Provo roofs, we check whether the shingles lie flat, stay sealed to the row below, remain flexible, and still have enough surface granules to protect the asphalt. On a roof in Provo, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Sun-facing slopes in Provo 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 Provo?
You should consider a new asphalt shingle roof in Provo when the shingles are brittle, leaks keep returning, many shingles no longer seal, or several areas need repair. For a roof in Provo, the roof's condition matters more than its age alone.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
Asphalt shingles on Provo homes use a fiberglass mat for strength, an asphalt layer for water resistance, mineral granules for surface protection and an adhesive strip that helps each row seal to the next.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Provo?
In Provo, we commonly install architectural shingles. For a roof in Provo, we can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Before installation starts in Provo, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Provo Include?
On a roof replacement in Provo, we plan for waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, wind-resistant shingle fastening, new or rebuilt flashing, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
The Provo installation also includes extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and flashing and seals around roof openings.
After we remove the old roofing in Provo, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Provo, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Provo 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Decking repaired before anything goes on: On a house built around 1983, 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.
- 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.
For the full picture of the service, see Asphalt Shingle Roofing.
How Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Provo Work?
Roof replacement in Provo moves from the structure under the shingles to the finished roof surface.
On a Provo project, we expose the wooden roof deck first. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Provo, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. On the Provo project, we then install underlayment and flashing before the shingles.
We finish the installation by completing ridges and openings, clearing roofing debris and inspecting the completed Provo roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Provo?
Courtland Roofing handles the full asphalt shingle installation in Provo, from removing the old roofing to the final inspection. For asphalt-shingle work in Provo, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified.
My house is in a 25 year old neighborhood. I've been watching the houses getting re-shingled. Courtland re-shingled a neighbors house. It was a quality, quick and clean job. So I had Courtland re-shingle my house. With professional communication and scheduling, the quality of the job, and the thoroughness of cleanup, I am very satisfied. And it only took 9 1/2 hours from start of tear-off to the crew's exit.
Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in Provo Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Provo, Utah, including Maeser, Grandview and Edgemont. Those are Provo neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:
How roof conditions change across Provo
Provo changes character quickly between the flats and the bench, and roofs there are dealing with quite different problems.
- Edgemont and Rock Canyon
- Highest and most exposed to canyon wind, and the part of the city where wind damage turns up most often.
- Joaquin, Maeser and the campus streets
- The oldest housing in Provo, heavily rented, with roofs that have been covered and re-covered.
- Grandview and North Park
- Post-war housing on flatter ground, mostly on a second roof now, where age decides more than exposure does.
- Provo Riverbottoms
- Larger lots and larger roofs, with the tree cover that comes with them and the debris load that follows.
- Foothills and the east bench
- Newer construction taking the same canyon wind as Edgemont, where detailing at ridges and edges is what holds up.
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 Provo.
Free Provo Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Provo
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Mineral granules on asphalt shingles used in Provo reduce direct sun exposure to the asphalt and form the shingle’s colored surface.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Three-tab shingles are the flatter option for a roof in Provo, while architectural shingles use added thickness to create more dimension; manufacturer specifications and warranty details vary by product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Provo take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Provo depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Provo, 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 Provo depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Provo 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 Provo, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.