Architectural Shingle Roofing in Decatur

Walk through Decatur and you will notice that architectural shingles look at home on a 1920s bungalow and on a brand-new infill house next door. Their layered construction gives a roof texture and soft shadow lines, a far cry from the flat look of older three-tab shingles, and the heavier build tends to stand up better to wind. Still, no shingle outperforms the hands that nail it down. The manufacturer tests each product with nails in a specific zone, a specific number per shingle, over specific underlayment, and that is how we install it. We start with sound decking, replacing any that has softened. Synthetic underlayment covers the deck, self-sealing membrane protects the valleys and pipe openings, and fresh drip edge frames the eaves and rakes. A starter strip gives the first row something to bond to. Shingles go on in straight, even courses, ridge caps match the field, and airflow is balanced so the attic can breathe. Choosing a color is one of the pleasures of a new roof, so we bring full-size samples you can hold up against your brick, paint or trim in natural light.