Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles give you a dependable, good-looking roof for less than most other materials, and they come in more colors and styles than people expect. As an Atlas Pro+ Diamond certified contractor, we install complete shingle roof systems across Dallas-Fort Worth from our Haslet headquarters and across the Birmingham area from our Irondale office. The first step is a free inspection, so you know what your roof actually needs before you spend anything.

Asphalt Shingle Roofing

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What Asphalt Shingles Are Made Of

An asphalt shingle starts as a fiberglass mat soaked in asphalt. The top is covered in granules, the gritty coating that protects the asphalt from the sun and gives the roof its color. Each row overlaps the one below it, so rain runs down and off the roof instead of slipping underneath.

You’ll see two kinds on most houses. Three-tab shingles are thin and flat, cost the least and usually last about 15 to 20 years. Architectural shingles, also called dimensional or laminated shingles, are two layers bonded together, so they’re thicker, give the roof more depth and texture, and usually last about 20 to 30 years. The price difference between the two is small next to the extra years, and architectural shingles also qualify for longer manufacturer warranties, so they’re the better value on most homes.

Hail is the other thing to think about. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles have passed the UL 2218 test, where a 2-inch steel ball is dropped from 20 feet onto the shingle, and some insurance companies lower your premium for having them. We’re happy to show you both options on the same visit.

why this may be the right roofing for your home

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How We Install a Shingle Roof

We tear the old roof off down to the decking, the wood under the shingles, so we can find and replace any boards that are soft or rotted instead of covering them up. Next comes underlayment, a water-resistant layer that protects the house if a shingle ever lifts, and new flashing, the metal that seals around chimneys, walls and vents. We also check your attic ventilation, because heat trapped in the attic cooks shingles from underneath and shortens their life. We install Atlas shingles with matching Atlas underlayment, starter strips and ridge caps as one system, which can qualify your roof for Atlas’s stronger warranty options. One project manager stays with your job from the first call to the final payment.

frequently asked questions

Architectural shingles usually last about 20 to 30 years and three-tab shingles about 15 to 20. Where your roof falls in that range depends on how well the attic breathes, how much sun and hail the roof takes, and how carefully it was installed. A roof that gets regular checks and quick repairs after storms tends to land at the long end.

For most homes we recommend architectural shingles. They cost a little more, but they last longer, hold up better in wind and come with longer manufacturer warranties, so the cost per year of protection usually ends up lower. Three-tab can still make sense on a detached garage or a house you plan to sell soon.

For many homes they pay off, especially where hail is common. Class 4 shingles have passed the toughest impact test in the industry, and some insurance companies give a discount on your premium for them. The discount isn’t automatic, though. You have to ask your insurer, send proof of the shingles that were installed, and some companies also add a cosmetic damage waiver to the policy, so it’s worth calling your agent before you decide.

Often it will when hail or wind caused the damage, and your policy and deductible decide exactly what’s covered. We photograph every slope, meet your adjuster on the roof and point out what we found. If the insurance estimate leaves out damage, we file a supplement, which is a request to the insurance company for the missing items.

We don’t quote prices over the phone, because two houses that look alike can need very different roofs. The size and steepness of the roof, how many old layers have to come off, the condition of the decking and the shingle line you pick all change the price. Our inspector checks all of that in person, and you get a written price before any work is scheduled. Financing is available through our lending partners if you need it.

It means Atlas has reviewed our training and installation work and certified us as a Pro+ Diamond contractor. For you, the practical benefit is warranty coverage. When the whole roof system is Atlas products installed by a certified contractor, the roof can qualify for Atlas’s stronger warranty options than shingles alone would get.

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