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Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Pierce City, MO
The most common roof in the Ozarks, installed and repaired with attention to the details that decide how long it lasts.
36 years in the roofing trade
Asphalt Shingle Roofing in the Ozarks
Asphalt shingles are what most Southwest Missouri homes wear on top, and for good reason: they cost less than most other roofing materials, come in many colors and are straightforward to repair. They are also the roof most affected by this region's weather, from hail in the spring to heat and humidity in the summer.
A shingle roof is a layered system. The shingles you see are the top layer; underneath are the underlayment, the drip edge, the protection at the valleys and the flashing at every wall and vent. A roof can look fine from the yard and still fail at one of those hidden layers.
Whether you need an entire shingle roof installed, an old one replaced or a few shingles repaired after a storm, the work is largely about good practice: nailing in the right place, aligning the courses, sealing the starter row and getting the flashing right. Those details are invisible when done well, and they are what shingles depend on.
When to call about your shingle roof
- Shingles that are curling at the edges, cupping or cracking
- Granules in the gutters, bare spots or a faded, streaky look
- Missing, lifted or creased shingles after a windstorm
- Dark streaks, moss or algae growth on shaded slopes
- Exposed nail heads or flashing that has lifted
- Hail marks or dents in soft metal around the roof, such as vents
How we handle asphalt shingle roofing
Review the roof and shingle options
We look at the roof and talk through shingle choices, colors and what suits the house and your budget.
Prepare the deck
Old shingles come off, the deck is checked and repaired and drip edge and underlayment go down.
Protect valleys and edges
Valleys, eaves and other vulnerable spots get extra water protection before the shingles go on.
Install the shingles
We lay shingles course by course from the eave, with the nailing pattern and alignment the manufacturer calls for.
Flash, ventilate and finish
Chimneys, walls and vents get flashing, ridge and ventilation are completed and the site is cleaned up.
What affects the price of a shingle roof
Shingle roofs vary less in price than metal ones, but several things still move the number:
- Roof size and pitch, measured in squares
- The shingle line and grade you choose
- Number of layers to remove and the decking repairs needed
- Roof complexity: valleys, dormers, hips and chimneys
- Ventilation upgrades such as ridge vents
- Tear-off, haul-away and the clean-up scope
Why choose Elite for asphalt shingle roofing
Otto has been installing roofs for 36 years, including recent large jobs of about 300 squares. That is a lot of time learning which details hold up in Missouri weather and which do not.
We tell you what we see on your roof, put it into a detailed estimate and let you decide. Honest evaluations and clean work are what we are building the company on.
We install and repair shingle roofs in Pierce City, Monett, Joplin and Springfield. See our Monett roofing page and Joplin roofing page.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing FAQs
What are architectural shingles, and are they worth it?
Architectural (also called dimensional) shingles are thicker, multi-layer shingles with a textured look, and they are the most common choice on new roofs. They generally hold up better to wind than the older flat three-tab style, and they look better. Ask us what we recommend for your roof.
How long should an asphalt shingle roof last?
Lifespan varies with the shingle, the installation, the attic ventilation and the weather. Heat, hail and wind shorten it, and good installation and ventilation extend it. We tell you what to expect for the shingle we recommend, without promising a number.
Why do shingles curl and lose granules?
Age, sun and heat gradually dry out the asphalt, and the shingle curls and sheds the mineral granules that protect it. Poor attic ventilation speeds this up, which is why ventilation is part of a good installation.
Can you match the color of my existing shingles for a repair?
We will try. Colors fade and product lines are discontinued, so a perfect match is not always possible. We pick the closest available shingle and tell you what the repair will look like.
What does a shingle roof need under the shingles?
A sound deck, underlayment, drip edge at the eaves and rakes, ice and water or similar protection at valleys and other vulnerable spots, and flashing at every wall, chimney and vent. The shingles only work if all of those are right.
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Roof Repair
Leaks, lifted shingles and flashing problems fixed at the source, not just patched over.
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Hail and Wind Damage Repair
Hail bruising and wind-lifted shingles found and repaired before they turn into leaks.
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