Shingle roofs are fairly simple at their core in terms of design and installation. Watching our experienced roofers work may make it look easy, but years of work and millions of hammer swings later we can attest that shingling a house is still tough work. Beginning with a well-installed underlayment that creates a solid base waterproofing layer, we move on to the strip of starter shingles around the rake and hips of your roof to ensure tight and clean roof edges. The roofers start shingling from the bottom, installing in rows, overlapping their way to the ridge of the roof to ensure water trickles over the top and off the edge of your property.

Pros of a Shingle Roof

• Cost Effective – The relatively low cost of a shingle roof makes them highly desirable by those looking for long-lasting roof at a modest cost.
• Fairly Easy Install – Compared to other roofing materials, shingles are individually light and easier to move around. With some basic tools, anyone can start to install a shingle roof—just need to keep your lines nice and straight!
• Aesthetic and Budget Variety – There are many different price points when it comes to shingles. There are the basic 3-Tab variety that lie flat but get the job done, and there are many types of dimensional shingles with different colors and patterns.

Cons of a Shingle Roof

• Shingles are not recyclable, eventually the sun and weather will wear them down, and they will need to be removed and thrown out.
• Shingles are lightweight and, thus, are susceptible to wind and hail damage.