Why Do Homeowners in South Salt Lake Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake Homes?
Asphalt shingles on South Salt Lake homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On South Salt Lake roofs, a few loose granules are normal, especially on a newer roof. Large bare areas or brittle shingles are stronger signs of wear on a roof in South Salt Lake. Sun-facing slopes in South Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in South Salt Lake when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in South Salt Lake is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
A typical asphalt shingle used in South Salt Lake has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in South Salt Lake strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in South Salt Lake?
Asphalt-shingle choices for South Salt Lake include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. Before installation starts in South Salt Lake, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in South Salt Lake Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in South Salt Lake includes valleys and roof-edge drainage, new or rebuilt flashing, waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges, and removal of the old roofing when needed.
The South Salt Lake installation also includes extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, flashing and seals around roof openings, and an attic-ventilation check.
After we remove the old roofing in South Salt Lake, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in South Salt Lake, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for South Salt Lake 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.
- 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.
- Warranty registered in your name: You get the manufacturer's materials warranty registered to you on completion, alongside our own 5-year workmanship warranty, and we hand you the paperwork rather than filing it with us.
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 Salt Lake Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in South Salt Lake, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in South Salt Lake lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in South Salt Lake, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the South Salt Lake roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in South Salt Lake.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in South Salt Lake?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout South Salt Lake. Our asphalt-shingle work in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of South Salt Lake, Utah (84115, 84119 and 84106), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in West Valley City, West Jordan and Sandy.
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 Salt Lake.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in South Salt Lake
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake project, three-tab shingles look flatter and architectural shingles look thicker and more dimensional; the exact ratings come from the chosen product.
What is under an asphalt shingle roof?
Under the shingles on a roof in South Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake installations. For a South Salt Lake project, manufacturer coverage depends on the shingle product and warranty terms you choose.
Can you install shingles during winter in South Salt Lake?
Winter installation in South Salt Lake depends on temperature, moisture, roof safety and the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. In South Salt Lake, we schedule winter roofing work only when conditions allow proper installation.