Asphalt shingles
Asphalt Shingles in Norwalk, CT
Curled tabs, bald patches, dark streaks or shingles in the yard after a storm? Call and you are connected with an independent contractor that replaces shingle roofs in Norwalk.
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Most Norwalk roofs are shingle
Asphalt shingles cover many of the colonials, capes and split-levels around Norwalk. They suit most pitches, come in many colors and cost less up front than slate, cedar or metal.
Most new shingle roofs use dimensional (architectural) shingles rather than flat three-tab ones. They are thicker, give a deeper shadow line that suits older houses, and carry higher wind ratings. What lasts in Connecticut is the system under them: membrane at the eaves and valleys, good underlayment, careful flashing and an attic that breathes.
Before you sign
Choosing a shingle roof
Shingle line
Dimensional, or a heavier designer line that imitates slate or shake. Ask for the exact product name.
Ice barrier
A self-adhered membrane up from the eaves and in valleys is the first defense against ice dams.
Algae resistance
Dark streaks on north-facing slopes are algae. Many shingles have algae-resistant granules.
Ventilation
Shingle warranties often assume a ventilated attic. Ask how yours will be vented.
Color and the neighborhood
Lighter colors run cooler. In a historic district, color and profile may need approval first.
Installation method
Nail count and placement matter for wind resistance. Ask which installation the manufacturer requires for its warranty.
Shingles and Connecticut winters
Shingle roofs here fail most often at the edges: eaves where ice builds up, valleys where snow melt runs, and flashing around chimneys. Those are the details to talk through with the contractor, more than the shingle brand.
Trees matter too. Leaves sitting in valleys and gutters hold water against the roof, and branches scraping in wind wear shingles down. Having overhanging limbs trimmed before the new roof goes on gives it a clean start.
Questions
Asphalt Shingles: common questions
How long does a shingle roof last here?
It depends on the shingle, the ventilation, the pitch and how much shade and debris the roof gets. Ask the contractor what they see on your roof and what lifespan the product they propose is designed for.
Dimensional or three-tab?
Most replacements use dimensional shingles. They are heavier and more wind-resistant, and they hide the small waves of an older roof deck better.
What causes the black streaks?
Usually algae, which grows on shaded, damp slopes. It is mostly cosmetic. Algae-resistant shingles help keep a new roof clean.
Roof types
Other roof types
- Roof ReplacementOld layers off, deck checked, ice barrier and underlayment down, new roof on, permit closed.
- New RoofsAdditions, dormers and rebuilds: a roof framed, flashed and tied into the old one.
- Cedar RoofsShakes and shingles in natural wood, for shingle-style and older New England homes.
- Slate RoofsNatural slate for older homes: replaced by specialists, with copper flashing to match.
- Standing Seam MetalRaised-seam steel or aluminum panels that shed snow, often on farmhouses and porches.
- Low-Slope RoofsMembrane roofs for rear additions, porches, shed dormers and flat sections.
Planning the work?
Talk to a contractor about asphalt shingles
One call puts you through to an independent roofing contractor serving Norwalk, Westport, Darien, New Canaan and Wilton. Ask for an inspection and a written price for the new roof.
Replacing your roof? Talk it through with a local roofing contractor.
Your call is connected with an independent roofing contractor that takes on roof replacements and new roofs in Norwalk and nearby towns.
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