Asphalt Roof Replacements
Professional Asphalt Roof Replacements
At One Way Exteriors, our primary focus is on delivering top-notch asphalt roof replacement services. We understand the critical role that a roof plays in protecting your home from the elements, and with our expertise and attention to detail, we ensure a flawless roof replacement experience. Our asphalt roofs offer numerous benefits, including durability, affordability, and versatility. They are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, providing long-lasting protection for your home. In addition, our asphalt roofs come in a variety of styles and colors, allowing you to find the perfect match for your home’s aesthetic. With our asphalt roof replacement service, you can rest assured knowing that your home is in the best hands.
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How To Identify The Need For a Roof Replacement
Roofs Age
Your roof’s age is a great indicator that will let you know when you should replace your roof. Assuming you have kept up with regular maintenance, repaired damages in a timely manner, and performed frequent inspections on your roof throughout its lifespan, your roof should last up to 30 years. If you are getting close to that 30-year mark, it is definitely time to consider a roof replacement.
You may ask yourself “My roof is 30 years old, but I don’t have any leaks… do I really need to replace it?” Although the answer to this isn’t always yes, 9 times out of 10 it is a yes. The goal is to replace an old roof before you suffer from the damaging interior effects of leaks. You do not want to wait until your roof starts causing interior damage to replace it, then you need to worry about the expense of the roof and the expense of fixing interior damage at the same time.
Consistent Damage
Is your roof so weak and brittle that every little storm that rolls through town ends up tearing off shingles? This consistent damage can become a headache for homeowners as it requires frequent repair expenses and wasted time navigating the repair process. A roof that is consistently damaged is a great indicator that it is likely old, brittle, and in need of a full roof replacement.
Frequent Leaks
Leaks are never a good sign, but leaks that keep happening no matter how many repairs you do is a sign you need a new roof. If your roof is old and worn out, there are many vulnerabilities within the roofing system. Water does crazy things, it may find a spot to enter your home, then you locate and fix that leak, and then guess what it does… it finds the next spot to enter your home. This is just a recurring process that you will have to go through if you do not get your roof replaced.
Get Lifetime Protection
We use GAF roofing products for a multitude of reasons. One of the standout features that sets GAF apart from other brands is their amazing warranty. GAF offers some of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry, ranging from their Lifetime limited warranties to their Golden Pledge® warranty, ensuring peace of mind for homeowners. Not only do their warranties provide excellent protection, but GAF products also boast top quality. GAF is committed to manufacturing high-grade roofing materials that are durable and long-lasting. Another unique advantage is that we build our roofing systems using entirely GAF products, with no cross-branding on materials. This guarantees consistency and ensures that our customers receive a complete and unified roofing system. With GAF’s exceptional warranties and top-quality materials, we are confident in providing our customers with long-lasting, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing roofing solutions.
Our Roofing Process
Tear Off
The roof replacement process begins with a complete tear-off. We thoroughly remove all of your old roofing materials and place them in our dumpster. We take deep consideration of your home and ensure we maintain a clean working environment. Our roofers are trained to be careful when throwing materials off the roof and into the dumpster as we strive to avoid any damage to your home or its landscaping.
After the tear-off is complete, our roofing team performs an inspection of your roof decking (the plywood) to check for any damaged or rotten pieces. This part is crucial because we want to ensure you have solid plywood across the entire home before installing your new shingles.
Dry-In Installation
Once the decking inspection is complete, and we are good to move forward, we start the dry-in installation. Dry-in materials are all the materials underneath your shingles that keep your home dry and leak-free. This dry-in material list includes:
– Ice and Water Protector
– Underlayment
– Drip Edge
– Box Vents
– Pipe Flashings
Shingle Installation
Once the dry-in installation is complete, we start the shingle installation process. First, we begin with installing what is called the starter shingle. This shingle is the first shingle that is installed around the edge of the roof. After that, we start to install all of your GAF architectural asphalt shingles using 6 nails per shingle for more durability. Once all the shingles are installed, we install the last shingle which is called your hip and ridge shingles. These shingles are what protect all your ridges where two slopes meet.
Final Cleanup/Inspection
The roof is complete and now you have a new beautiful, strong, reliable roofing system on your home… but the job is not complete yet. Our team will perform a final inspection on your roof and yard, making sure everything is sealed on the roof and cleaned up in your yard. Our goal is to make your yard look like we were never there. We take pride in this final inspection and make sure there aren’t any nails in the yard or pieces of shingles in your bushes and flowerbeds.
Then we complete the job with a walk around the house with the homeowner to make sure they are satisfied with the completed job.
How Much Do Roof’s Cost?
This here is a very broad question, and something many people don’t like to hear is “it depends”. But that really is the correct answer because it does depend, on a lot of different things. Here are just a couple of different things that go into the price of your new roof:
– How many layers do you currently have on the home?
– How big is the home?
– How steep are the slopes?
– What material is being installed?
– How many stories is the home?
– ETC…
As you can see, there are quite a few different factors that play into the total cost of your roof replacement, but we also don’t want to leave you hanging with no answer. We are happy to give you averages, which is going to be about $550 a square. A square is a 100-square-foot area.
So, for example, if your home had a 2,000-square-foot roof, which is 20 squares, on average, your total roof replacement would cost about $11,000.
So What Is a Roof?
A roof is the number one protector of your home; it is the first line of defense against the outside weather. But there’s much more to a roof than just some shingles thrown on top of the structure. 90% of the roofing system you can’t even see, and if one of these items fails, the entire roofing system can fail. Below, we will go through each component of the roofing system and explain the purpose of that component.
1. Rafters
The rafters are the very first layer of the roofing system. The entire roof is supported by these rafters. They are what carry the weight, create the roof shape, and create your attic space. If you peak into your attic and look at the roof, those wooden beams that look similar to the framing in an unfinished basement, are what we call “rafters”.
2. Plywood
The plywood, also known as sheathing or decking, is going to be the second layer of your roofing system. This layer will be what the rest of the roofing system gets nailed to. The entire roof needs to have this installed, covering all the rafters.
3. Underlayment
The underlayment is going to be the third layer of your roofing system; this is the layer that keeps everything underneath it dry. Your underlayment is nailed to the plywood, covering every square inch of the wood.
4. Ice and Water Shield
We wouldn’t consider this material a new “layer” as it just goes along the eves, rakes, and valleys. The ice and water shield is designed to protect the home from leaks caused by severe weather in cold climates and ice dams.
5. Drip Edge
Drip edge is an aluminum material that goes along the edge of the entire roof. The drip edge is designed to direct water from the roof and fascia into the gutter system.
6. Ventilation systems
There are many different kinds of ventilation systems, such as box vents, ridge vents, gable vents, whirlybird vents, dormer vents, etc… Although there are many different options to choose from, they all serve one purpose, which is to ventilate your attic, removing hot moist air.
7. Pipe Jacks
Pipe jacks, also known as pipe boots, go around the exhaust pipes coming out of the roof. They are designed to seal the pipe, protecting the roof from any water or debris entering the roof from the hole the exhaust pipe passes through.
8. Shingles
Now for the final product that we all see and gives your home that lovely aesthetic appeal: the shingles. These are designed to protect everything underneath them from the wind, rain, snow, and sun. There are a variety of different asphalt shingles you could use on your home, from different styles and colors to many different durability options. As a professional roofing company, we exclusively use the highest quality GAF products on all of our roof replacements.
Contact Us Today For a Free Inspection and Estimate
Here at One Way Exteriors, we offer free roofing inspections and estimates. As we said above, there’s a lot that goes into the price of the new roof, that is why we offer free inspections so we can take a look at your situation and provide you with an accurate estimate.
We are your trusted roofing contractors who have the experience and knowledge needed to take care of your biggest investment. Trust us to perform professional installations that last for many years to come.
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FAQ
How can I tell that my roof needs to be replaced?
Identifying that a roof needs to be replaced is actually easier than you might think. Below is a short list of a few different situations that indicate you need a new roof replacement.
– Roof’s age
– Frequent leaks
– Brittle shingles
– Severe damage
– Extreme granule loss
– Etc…
How long does a roof replacement take?
This will depend on the size and shape of the roof structure. One Way Exteriors can complete the roof replacement on an average residential property in 1-3 days.
How much does a roof cost?
This can depend greatly on a few different things like the size of the home, how many layers need to be torn off, how steep the roof slopes are, and what material is being used. But on average, you can expect to pay around $550 per square.
Do you offer roofing warranties?
Yes, we offer some of the best roofing warranties out there. We offer 25 and 30-year workmanship warranties and use shingles that provide a manufacturer warranty of up to 50 years.
Are there different types of asphalt shingles?
Yes, the main two types of asphalt shingles are going to be your 3-tab asphalt shingles and your architectural asphalt shingles.
Architectural asphalt shingles are going to be your most durable option, which is the type of shingle we install.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, we do! Give us a call at (231) 907-2882 to learn more about our financing options.
How do I find a good roofing contractor?
Doing the right research and asking the correct questions is important in finding a reputable roofing contractor who is going to get the job done right.
A few questions you should ask are:
– Are you licensed?
– Are you insured?
– Are you local? (To avoid storm chasers)
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