Roof Replacement Springfield MO
Need a new roof in the Springfield Missouri area ?
A new roof brightens up your home and increases curb appeal and increases the value of your home. Architectural shingles are also referred to as dimensional, laminate, or composite shingles. Asphalt architectural shingles are a sound choice to protect you and the contents of your home from the wonderful Missouri weather.
Why would I consider replacing my roof and when ?
- Your roof is affected by storm damage
- Your roof is 15 - 20 years old
- The roof start to get roof leaks
- You want to increase the value of your home
- You want to enhance the look of your home
10 Reasons to use Architectural Shingles for your New Roof
- They are one of the highest quality roofing systems available today.
- Asphalt shingles have a blend of granules which are crushed rock or ceramic material and provide a barrier to protect the asphalt from the sun and weather elements.
- The granules also offer more fire protection than alternative roofing systems like wood shake.
- We use Owens Corning shingles which are rated for 120 mph winds, older style 3 tab shingles are only 60 to 80.
- Provides better insulation and protects from weather conditions, hail, snow, heat, ice, rain, and strong winds
- Provide a much longer life span than older style 3 tab or cedar shingles
- Stronger adhesives so much so we either had to cut them with our tear off shovels or a hook blade to separate them. There’s no way wind will cause you to lose one or two shingles.
- Architectural shingles provide a more dimensional look
- The color blends add extra contrast and aesthetic appeal to your home
- 50 percent thicker shingles more than older style 3 tab on architectural shingles
How do I know when my roof needs to be replaced?
Over time granule loss is something to look for when deciding it’s time to replace the roof. One way for a homeowner to check without getting on the roof is to inspect the gutters for granules after a heavy rain. If the gutter is full of granules it’s time to call a professional to inspect the roof and give a recommendation.
Simply check the downspouts on the ground for granules present in the splash block or on the ground so you don’t have to put a ladder up. Also look for color differences on the roof. The shingles will appear darker where granule loss is occurring.
How do I know when it’s time to replace my roof?
Over time granule loss is something to look for when deciding it’s time to replace the roof. One way for a homeowner to check without getting on the roof is to inspect the gutters for granules after a heavy rain. If the gutter is full of granules it’s time to call a professional to inspect the roof and give a recommendation.
Simply check the downspouts on the ground for granules present in the splash block or on the ground so you don’t have to put a ladder up. Also look for color differences on the roof. The shingles will appear darker where granule loss is occurring.
Should I put a new roof on before I sell my house?
A new roof is a good investment when selling your house especially in Springfield MO where we have such extremes of weather. Roofs account for 40% of a home’s curb appeal. It’s also very obvious from the ground and could cause potential buyers to walk away.
How old is your house and do the shingles on the roof still look good from the ground ? Buyers also like buying a house where they won’t have to replace it in 5 to 10 years, or sooner if the roofs are in bad shape. Mildew, especially on the North side of the house discolors the shingles and is very common on older roofs in the Midwest.
What’s the best type of shingle to put on my house?
Architectural shingles are far superior to the old 3 tabs that are still available. They seal down better and there’s no cut out for water to find a way in.
Do I need to buy the material myself?
No, we’ll supply the material and no payment will be expected until the job is complete and you are satisfied.
What flat roof material do you recommend?
We use EPDM rubber which comes in 10 foot sections and is glued to a fiber board. Less seams and is a durable material. Excellent for flat roofs, or roofs with a very low pitch.
Why Choose BG Roofing in Springfield MO as your Roofing Contractor ?
- Free roof estimate and inspection
- 5 year warranty on our installations
- We stand by all work and warranties
- We only use the best materials
- Fair and honest information about the condition of the roof
- All year installation available. It’s safe to install this type of shingles as long as the outside temperature is above 40 degrees.
OUR ROOFING PROCESS
- The roofing material will be loaded on the roof.
- The old shingles will be removed and disposed of in a dumpster. Your landscaping will be protected with tarps.
- Once the roof is tore off we'll inspect the decking for any bad or rotten wood and replace it.
- We also re-nail the decking if needed. It's not uncommon for nails to work loose. When the deck is prepared new felt paper will be installed, this is another barrier to protect your house and helps with insulation.
- The air vents will be assessed to make sure your house has proper ventilation, this is a very important part of the roof. Poor ventilation can cause mold and moisture which over time will cause the roof to fail.
- The new shingles will then be installed.
- If your house has a chimney, we inspect that and install new heavy aluminium flashing around the base. If needed we install new counter flashing on the chimney too. Pipe collars, air vents, drip edge are also all replaced with new ones.
- Once the roof is completed we will clean your gutters, ground etc. A magnet will be used to pick up any nails that fall on the ground, we use ground tarps too to keep as much trash and nails off your lawn as possible.
- We'll leave your property looking as clean as when we started the job.
