Two roof replacement quotes can use the same shingle and still be very different jobs. The difference is in the parts you never see once the shingles are on. Those parts decide whether the roof lasts its full life or starts leaking in year five.
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Signs it may be time
What a good replacement includes
A full tear-off
Old shingles come off down to the decking. Laying new shingles over old ones hides problems and shortens the new roof's life.
Decking inspection and replacement
Once the deck is exposed, any soft, rotted or delaminated plywood is replaced. A good quote tells you up front what it charges per sheet, so there are no surprises.
Underlayment and leak barrier
Synthetic underlayment goes over the whole deck. A self-adhering leak barrier goes in valleys, around penetrations and along the eaves, where water is most likely to get under the shingles.
Drip edge
Metal drip edge at the eaves and rakes keeps water from wicking back under the shingles and into the fascia.
New flashing and vent boots
Step flashing, counter flashing, valley metal and plumbing vent boots should be replaced, not reused. Old flashing is where many "new roof" leaks come from.
Ventilation
Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation keeps the attic from cooking the shingles. A replacement is the best time to fix ventilation problems, and manufacturers often require proper ventilation for their warranty.
Shingles installed to the manufacturer's specs
Correct nail placement and count, starter strips at the edges, and proper ridge caps. This is what the manufacturer's warranty depends on.
Cleanup
Magnetic sweeps of the yard, driveway and beds for nails, and all debris hauled off.
Questions to ask on any quote
How we do it
We follow every step above on every replacement, and most houses are done in one or two days. We install GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Atlas and IKO shingles, including impact-rated lines. If the roof is being replaced after a storm, we handle the insurance side too.
Call (855) 741-ROOF for a free inspection and a written quote.