Why Do Homeowners in Roy Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Roy often choose asphalt shingles because they are widely available, work on many residential roof shapes, and offer several price and style options. On Roy 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 Roy Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Roy homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Roy 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 Roy, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Roy sits at about 4,377 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 Roy?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Roy. Roof replacement in Roy may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Roy, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Roy 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 Roy has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Roy?
Homeowners in Roy 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 Roy homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Roy, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Roy Include?
For a roof in Roy, the installation scope includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, new or rebuilt flashing, removal of the old roofing when needed, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
The Roy installation also includes flashing and seals around roof openings, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and an attic-ventilation check.
After we remove the old roofing in Roy, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Roy, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Roy 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 1986, 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.
- Ventilation corrected while the deck is open: A shingle cooked from underneath by a hot attic will not reach its rated life. Correcting the airflow is cheapest while the roof is off and is the single best way to add years to it.
- 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.
- 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 Roy Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Roy starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Roy 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 Roy roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Roy?
Homeowners in Roy can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Roy.
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 Roy Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Roy, Utah (84067), including the streets around Hill Air Force Base. We give homeowners across the rest of Weber County the same service, including in Harrisville, Plain City and West Haven.
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 Roy.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Roy
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Roy 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 Roy, 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 Roy 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 Roy installations. For a Roy project, manufacturer coverage depends on the shingle product and warranty terms you choose.
Can you install shingles during winter in Roy?
Winter installation in Roy depends on temperature, moisture, roof safety and the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. In Roy, we schedule winter roofing work only when conditions allow proper installation.