Why Do Homeowners in White City Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in White City often choose asphalt shingles because they shed water, come in many colors and profiles, and work on both older and newer homes. On White City 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 White City Homes?
Asphalt shingles on White City homes can wear out before they start leaking. On White City 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 White City, we use the shingle condition to decide whether the shingles still protect the home or need replacement. Winter weather can also affect a roof in White City because melting snow can refreeze near roof edges and valleys.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in White City?
You should consider a new asphalt shingle roof in White City when the shingles are brittle, leaks keep returning, many shingles no longer seal, or several areas need repair. For a roof in White City, the roof's condition matters more than its age alone.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
The asphalt shingles we install in White City 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 White City has a different job in keeping the material strong and weather-resistant.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in White City?
Homeowners in White City can choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles based on budget, appearance and the needs of the roof. We can compare GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning products for your White City roof, including the manufacturer specifications and warranty information for the exact shingle you choose.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in White City Include?
For a roof in White City, the installation scope includes flashing and seals around roof openings, an attic-ventilation check, valleys and roof-edge drainage, and wind-resistant shingle fastening.
The White City installation also includes removal of the old roofing when needed, inspection of the wooden roof deck, and waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges.
After we remove the old roofing in White City, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in White City, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for White City 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 1968, 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.
- 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.
- 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 White City Work?
An asphalt shingle replacement in White City starts with removing the old roofing and inspecting the wooden roof deck.
Once the wood on the White City 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 White City roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in White City?
Homeowners in White City can hire Courtland Roofing for asphalt shingle installation. Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified for our asphalt-shingle work in White City.
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 White City Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of White City, Utah (84094), and we would be glad to look at yours. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Copperton, Emigration Canyon and Brighton.
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 White City.
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in White City
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
The granules on an asphalt-shingle roof in White City 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 White City, 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 White City take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in White City depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in White City, 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 White City depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in White City 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 White City, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.