Why Do Homeowners in West Point Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in West Point often choose asphalt shingles because they can compare several price, appearance, and performance options within the same type of roofing system. In West Point, three-tab, architectural, and some impact-resistant shingle products provide different choices for the new roof.
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How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on West Point Homes?
Asphalt shingles on West Point homes age by losing granules, becoming brittle, curling, or cracking. On West Point 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 West Point. Wind exposure also matters in West Point because shingles that lose their adhesive bond are easier for gusts to lift.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in West Point?
You may need a new asphalt shingle roof in West Point when shingles are brittle or failing across several roof slopes. If damage on a roof in West Point is limited to one area and the surrounding shingles are still flexible, a repair may be enough. Many West Point homes were built around 2001, but the house age does not tell us when the current roof was installed. For a home in West Point, 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?
A typical asphalt shingle used in West Point has a fiberglass mat, asphalt coating, mineral granules and a seal strip. The fiberglass, asphalt, granules and seal strip give shingles installed in West Point strength, water resistance, surface protection and a secure bond to the row below.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in West Point?
Asphalt-shingle choices for West Point include dimensional architectural products and flatter three-tab shingles. Before installation starts in West Point, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in West Point Include?
The asphalt-shingle installation scope in West Point includes extra attention at exposed edges and ridges, an attic-ventilation check, wind-resistant shingle fastening, and flashing and seals around roof openings.
The West Point installation also includes new or rebuilt flashing, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and skylight flashing.
After we remove the old roofing in West Point, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in West Point, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for West Point 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 2001, 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.
- 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.
- 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 West Point Work?
On an asphalt shingle project in West Point, we remove the old roofing before installing the new roof.
Removing the existing roofing on a home in West Point lets us inspect the wooden roof deck. If we find damaged wood on a roof in West Point, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. We then install the underlayment, flashing and new shingles on the West Point roof.
We then finish the roof details, clean the work area and inspect the new roof in West Point.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in West Point?
Courtland Roofing installs asphalt shingle roofing systems throughout West Point. Our asphalt-shingle work in West Point 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 West Point Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of West Point, Utah (84015), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Fruit Heights, Sunset and South Weber.
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 West Point.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in West Point
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Asphalt shingles in West Point 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 West Point 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 West Point 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 West Point installations. For a West Point project, manufacturer coverage depends on the shingle product and warranty terms you choose.
Can you install shingles during winter in West Point?
Winter installation in West Point depends on temperature, moisture, roof safety and the shingle manufacturer’s requirements. In West Point, we schedule winter roofing work only when conditions allow proper installation.