Why Do Homeowners in South Jordan Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in South Jordan often choose asphalt shingles because they balance cost, appearance, weather protection, and repairability. On South Jordan homes, the shingles overlap to shed rain and melting snow. On a roof in South Jordan, if damage is limited, we can often replace individual shingles or a small section instead of replacing the entire roof.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on South Jordan Homes?
On South Jordan roofs, as asphalt shingles age, they can lose granules, become brittle, and stop sealing tightly to the row below. Granule loss, brittle edges and failed adhesive strips tell us more about a roof in South Jordan than shingle color does. Sun-facing slopes in South Jordan 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 South Jordan?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in South Jordan when wear or damage affects several parts of the roof. Before recommending replacement in South Jordan, we inspect the shingles, flashing, wooden roof deck and previous repair areas.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
For roofs in South Jordan, an asphalt shingle combines four main components: fiberglass for structure, asphalt for water resistance, mineral granules for surface protection and color, and an adhesive strip that helps the rows seal.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in South Jordan?
Our asphalt-shingle options in South Jordan include thicker architectural shingles and traditional three-tab products. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for South Jordan homeowners who want additional hail resistance. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your South Jordan roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in South Jordan Include?
A complete asphalt-shingle project in South Jordan covers flashing and seals around roof openings, wind-resistant shingle fastening, extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, and inspection of the wooden roof deck.
The South Jordan installation also includes waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, skylight flashing, and valleys and roof-edge drainage.
After we remove the old roofing in South Jordan, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in South Jordan, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for South Jordan 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 2007, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 South Jordan Work?
For an installation in South Jordan, we remove the old roof before building the new system from the deck upward.
We inspect and repair the exposed wood on the South Jordan home first, then install the protective layers, flashing and shingles in that order.
After the shingles are in place, we complete the remaining roof details, clean the property and inspect the finished roof in South Jordan.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in South Jordan?
Courtland Roofing provides asphalt shingle roof installation throughout South Jordan. For asphalt-shingle work in South Jordan, we are a licensed and insured family-owned roofer with GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning certifications.
Great and competitive price. Solid attention to details. Two day tear-off and install. Worked with city for permit and inspection. No mess. Coury was very easy to work with. Courtland came highly recommended and I have already referred Courtland to another home owner.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.Where in South Jordan Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of South Jordan, Utah (84095 and 84009), including the streets around Daybreak and Oquirrh Lake. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in White City, Copperton and Emigration Canyon.
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 South Jordan.
Free South Jordan 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 South Jordan
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
For South Jordan roofs, mineral granules protect the asphalt surface and create the visible color and texture of the shingles.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Homeowners in South Jordan will see a flatter look from three-tab shingles and a thicker, dimensional look from architectural shingles; specifications depend on the manufacturer and product.
What is under an asphalt shingle roof?
Under the shingles on a roof in South Jordan 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 South Jordan installations. For a South Jordan project, manufacturer coverage depends on the shingle product and warranty terms you choose.
Can you install shingles during winter in South Jordan?
Winter installation in South Jordan depends on temperature, moisture, roof safety and the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. In South Jordan, we schedule winter roofing work only when conditions allow proper installation.
