Why Do Homeowners in Taylorsville Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Taylorsville often choose asphalt shingles because they balance cost, appearance, weather protection, and repairability. On Taylorsville homes, the shingles overlap to shed rain and melting snow. On a roof in Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville Homes?
Asphalt shingles on Taylorsville homes can wear out before they start leaking. On Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Wind exposure also matters in Taylorsville because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Taylorsville?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in Taylorsville when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in Taylorsville is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough. Many Taylorsville homes were built around 1982, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in Taylorsville, we judge the current roof by the condition and age of the roofing materials that are there now.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Taylorsville?
Homeowners in Taylorsville can choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles based on budget, appearance and the needs of the roof. Before installation starts in Taylorsville, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Taylorsville Include?
For a roof in Taylorsville, the installation scope includes wind-resistant shingle fastening, inspection of the wooden roof deck, removal of the old roofing when needed, and an attic-ventilation check.
The Taylorsville installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and extra attention at exposed edges and ridges.
After we remove the old roofing in Taylorsville, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Taylorsville, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Taylorsville 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 1982, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Taylorsville Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in Taylorsville starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Taylorsville?
Homeowners in Taylorsville can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in Taylorsville.
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 Taylorsville Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Taylorsville, Utah (84129 and 84123), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Draper, Riverton and Herriman.
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 Taylorsville.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Taylorsville
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, three-tab shingles create a simpler, flatter pattern, while architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional; product ratings and warranty terms vary.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Taylorsville take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Taylorsville depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.