Shingle roof replacement is still the most common reroof we do in Coeur d'Alene. Architectural asphalt shingles are affordable, easy to repair, and look right on everything from an older bungalow near Sanders Beach to a new build in Hayden.
Our process is full tear-off. We do not lay a second layer over old shingles, because it hides soft decking, adds weight in snow country and shortens the life of the new roof. After tear-off we inspect every sheet of the deck and replace anything soft or delaminated.
Then comes drip edge at eaves and rakes, ice and water shield from the eave up past the warm wall line and into all valleys, synthetic underlayment over the rest, starter strip along the eave and rake, and the shingles themselves nailed to the manufacturer's pattern. High-nailed shingles are a common reason roofs blow off, so we check nailing as we go.
We replace all pipe boots and step flashing rather than reusing old metal, and we set up ridge vent with open soffit intake so the attic breathes. That one step does more to prevent ice dams than anything else we do on a reroof.
Most homes take one to three days. We run magnets over the yard, driveway and flower beds before we leave. Ask about Class A rated shingles if you live near the tree line. See also roof inspection and attic ventilation.
