Why Do Homeowners in Sandy Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Sandy often choose asphalt shingles because they shed water, come in many colors and profiles, and work on both older and newer homes. On Sandy homes, the shingles form the outer roof surface, while the underlayment and flashing provide additional protection against water.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Sandy Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Sandy homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Sandy 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 Sandy, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Sun-facing slopes in Sandy 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 Sandy?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Sandy. Roof replacement in Sandy may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Sandy, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
A typical asphalt shingle used in Sandy has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in Sandy strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Sandy?
Asphalt-shingle choices for Sandy include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your Sandy roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Sandy Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in Sandy includes valleys and roof-edge drainage, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, and wind-resistant shingle fastening.
The Sandy installation also includes inspection of the wooden roof deck, an attic-ventilation check, and new or rebuilt flashing.
After we remove the old roofing in Sandy, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Sandy, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Sandy 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Specified for snow load: At 4,449 feet the weight sits on the roof for months. We check the structure as well as the shingles, because sustained load works at fasteners and flashing in a way rain never does.
- 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 Sandy Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in Sandy, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in Sandy lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Sandy, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the Sandy roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in Sandy.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Sandy?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout Sandy. Our asphalt-shingle work in Sandy is performed by a licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified company.
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 Sandy Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Sandy, Utah, including Willow Creek, Bell Canyon and Dimple Dell. Those are Sandy neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:
How roof conditions change across Sandy
Sandy is really two roofing markets. Exposure changes sharply from the canyon mouths west, and roofs age accordingly.
- Little Cottonwood canyon mouth
- The hardest place on roofs in Sandy. Homes nearest the mouth see wind damage several times a year, not occasionally.
- Big Cottonwood and Bell Canyon
- The second canyon does the same job further north, and the bench here holds snow noticeably longer than the valley floor.
- Dimple Dell and Willow Creek
- High bench neighborhoods where ice damming follows the late snowmelt most winters.
- Historic Sandy
- The oldest housing in the city, and the part where age decides more than exposure does.
- White City and west Sandy
- Flat ground and far more sheltered. The same roof lasts measurably longer here 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 Sandy.
Free Sandy Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
A written quote, a shingle recommendation for your exposure, and an honest answer on whether you need a new roof yet.
Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Sandy
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in Sandy rely on surface granules to protect the asphalt from sunlight and wear; widespread bare spots are a sign of aging.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
For a Sandy project, three-tab shingles look flatter and architectural shingles look thicker and more dimensional; the exact ratings come from the chosen product.
How do I choose asphalt shingles for a home in Sandy?
For a home in Sandy, we compare shingle appearance, roof exposure, manufacturer specifications, warranty options and price before you choose a product.
Will the new roof include new flashing?
Before replacing a roof in Sandy, we inspect the flashing. If flashing on a roof in Sandy is damaged or no longer suitable for the new roof, we recommend replacing or rebuilding it.
Do you inspect the attic before installing the roof?
When attic access is available on a home in Sandy, we check for ventilation or moisture problems that could affect the new roof.