If your home has an asphalt shingle roof, you’re not alone. Almost 75 percent of new home construction features an asphalt shingle roof. This type of roofing material is reliable, durable, and long-lasting. You have your choice of styles, patterns, and colors to meet your personal taste and budget. An asphalt shingle installation is a one-day process from start to finish.
Old Fort Roofing takes pride in offering a full range of roofing services for asphalt shingle roofs. We want you to have a dependable roof that stands up to any storm that blows through Northern IN. Our roofers offer the services you need to keep your asphalt shingles in tip-top shape.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Installation Process
The asphalt shingle roofing installation process always begins with safety. Professional roofing companies have safety policies in place. You also need to make sure that the roof installation is up to local regulations and codes. Here’s what to expect if you were to hire our team at Old Fort Roofing:
- Preparing the roof deck. The roof deck is normally sheets of plywood affixed to the trusses. We inspect the roof deck and replace if needed.
- The outer apron is placed at the eave. Roof installations start at the bottom and work to the shingles on top. The Gutter Apron is the crisp, smooth beginning of the roof.
- An ice and water shield is placed over all eaves and valleys, under wall flashings and around any penetrations through the roof. This is a thin, self-adhering membrane that overhangs the eaves.
- Next, the underlayment is placed on top of the roof deck. It’s a synthetic material that adds waterproofing for up to 90 days to your roof. It is also a class A fire rating.
- The drip edge is installed on the outer edge of the roof.
- We use a starter shingle that goes on the eaves and the rakes.
- With everything else done, it’s time to nail down the asphalt shingles.
- As a final step, hip and ridge caps are installed at the place where two sides of the roof meet.
Old Fort Roofing can answer all your questions before we start.
Benefits of Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingles are a popular roofing option because they come with a wealth of benefits. Some of the main benefits include:
- Versatility for use on various shapes and slopes
- Easy to repair.
- Transferable 20-year warranty.
- Good weight
- Variety of designs, colors, and patterns
- Sound protection
- Algae resistant
- Quality with cost-effectiveness
- Energy efficient
- Impact rated
- Class A fire rating
- Designed to withstand 135 mile an hour winds.
Our team uses high-quality Owens Corning asphalt shingles to ensure that you get the ideal blend of quality and value.
The Lifespan of Asphalt Shingle Roofing
The exact lifespan of an asphalt shingle roof depends on a variety of factors. This can include the quality of the shingles, quality of installation, asphalt shingle repairs, maintenance performed, and more. You can expect your Owens Corning asphalt shingle roof to last 50 years.
You can ensure the longevity of your asphalt shingles by partnering with Old Fort Roofing. We provide high-quality work on repairs, maintenance, installations, and replacements.
Interested in Getting Asphalt Shingle Roofing on Your House?
When you need work done on your home’s asphalt shingle roof, Old Fort Roofing is your first call. We’re an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred™ roofing contractor who brings 40 years of experience to each job. Our roofers stay current on recent trends and the latest techniques for installing asphalt shingles and making repairs. Our team is ready to meet all your roofing needs.
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