Why Do Homeowners in Woods Cross Choose Asphalt Shingles?
Homeowners in Woods Cross often choose asphalt shingles because they are widely available, work on many residential roof shapes, and offer several price and style options. On Woods Cross homes, the shingles shed rain and snow, while the underlayment and flashing help keep water out at roof joints and openings.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
How Do Asphalt Shingles Age on Woods Cross Homes?
On Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross than shingle color does. Winter weather can also affect a roof in Woods Cross because melting snow can refreeze near roof edges and valleys.
When Should You Install a New Asphalt Shingle Roof in Woods Cross?
You do not need to wait for an active leak before replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Woods Cross. Roof replacement in Woods Cross may make sense when the shingles are brittle or no longer sealing well. For a roof in Woods Cross, damaged flashing, damaged roof decking, or frequent repairs can also point to replacement.
What Is an Asphalt Shingle Made Of?
Asphalt shingles on Woods Cross homes use a fiberglass mat for strength, an asphalt layer for water resistance, mineral granules for surface protection and an adhesive strip that helps each row seal to the next.
What Asphalt Shingle Options Do You Install in Woods Cross?
In Woods Cross, we commonly install architectural shingles. For a roof in Woods Cross, we can also install three-tab shingles when you prefer a flatter, less dimensional shingle. Some product lines also offer impact-resistant shingles for Woods Cross homeowners who want additional hail resistance. Before installation starts in Woods Cross, we compare appearance, manufacturer wind ratings, warranty terms and price for the products you are considering.
What Does Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation in Woods Cross Include?
On a roof replacement in Woods Cross, we plan for inspection of the wooden roof deck, wind-resistant shingle fastening, skylight flashing, and waterproofing at vulnerable roof edges.
The Woods Cross installation also includes an attic-ventilation check, new or rebuilt flashing, and flashing and seals around roof openings.
After we remove the old roofing in Woods Cross, we photograph any damaged roof decking. Before replacing damaged wood on a roof in Woods Cross, we explain the added cost.
These are some of the installation details we focus on for Woods Cross 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Woods Cross Work?
Roof replacement in Woods Cross moves from the structure under the shingles to the finished roof surface.
On a Woods Cross project, we expose the wooden roof deck first. If we find damaged wood on a roof in Woods Cross, we show you the damage and explain the cost before replacing it. On the Woods Cross project, we then install underlayment and flashing before the shingles.
We finish the installation by completing ridges and openings, clearing roofing debris and inspecting the completed Woods Cross roof.
Who Installs Asphalt Shingle Roofs in Woods Cross?
Courtland Roofing handles the full asphalt shingle installation in Woods Cross, from removing the old roofing to the final inspection. For asphalt-shingle work in Woods Cross, Courtland Roofing is licensed, insured, family-owned and manufacturer-certified.
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 Woods Cross Does Courtland Roofing Install Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Courtland Roofing has installed asphalt shingle roofs in every part of Woods Cross, Utah (84087 and 84010), 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 West Point.
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 Woods Cross.
Free Woods Cross Asphalt Shingle Roof Evaluation
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Common Questions About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Woods Cross
What do the granules on asphalt shingles do?
Mineral granules on asphalt shingles used in Woods Cross reduce direct sun exposure to the asphalt and form the shingle’s colored surface.
What is the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Three-tab shingles are the flatter option for a roof in Woods Cross, while architectural shingles use added thickness to create more dimension; manufacturer specifications and warranty details vary by product.
How long does an asphalt shingle roof installation in Woods Cross take?
The time needed to install an asphalt shingle roof in Woods Cross depends on the roof size, roof design, weather and whether we find damaged wood after removing the old roofing. Before work begins in Woods Cross, 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 Woods Cross depends on the condition of the existing roofing and the replacement plan. Removing the old roofing on a home in Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross, we photograph the damage and explain the added cost before replacing the wood.