Shingles Laid Tight From Eave to Ridge
Asphalt Roofing in the Twin Cities for Curling, Cracked, or Missing Shingles and Hail-Damaged Roofs
Barnhouse Exteriors installs, replaces, and repairs asphalt shingle roofs for homeowners across the Twin Cities. You need this work when shingles start curling at the edges, granules collect in the gutters, or a brown stain spreads across a bedroom ceiling after a storm. Once the new roof is on, the shingle lines run straight across every slope and the stains stop growing.
Replacement starts with complete removal of the old roofing down to the deck, followed by an inspection of the sheathing for soft or rotted boards. New flashing, underlayment, and ice and water barrier go down before the shingles, and intake and exhaust ventilation is balanced so moisture does not collect in the attic. Repairs trace a leak to its source before damaged shingles and flashing are replaced.
Request a free asphalt roofing estimate to have your current roof inspected slope by slope.
What a Properly Installed Shingle Roof Requires
You choose between traditional three-tab shingles, which lie flat in a uniform pattern, and architectural shingles, which are laminated in two layers for a thicker, dimensional look. Impact-resistant shingles rated Class 4 under UL 2218 and wind-rated shingles are available where hail or high winds are a concern. Ice and water barrier goes along the eaves and in valleys, where water backs up first.
After the work, you no longer find shingle pieces in the yard after a windstorm or water spots on the ceiling below a valley. Attic air stays drier because ventilation is balanced, and the roof shows one even color and texture instead of patched sections.
Many older homes in the area have been reroofed more than once, so tear-offs sometimes uncover two or three layers and plank decking that needs new sheathing. A wide selection of colors and styles is available, and manufacturer-backed shingle warranties apply to the materials installed.
What Homeowners Ask About Shingle Roofs
These answers cover how an asphalt roof is installed, repaired, and checked.
What is the difference between three-tab and architectural shingles?
Three-tab shingles are a single layer cut into uniform tabs, giving the roof a flat, even pattern. Architectural shingles bond two layers together, adding thickness, a shadowed look, and typically higher wind ratings.
Why does the crew remove the old roof instead of layering over it?
A full tear-off exposes the deck so rotted boards, gaps, and failed flashing can be repaired before new shingles go on. Layering over hides those problems and adds weight to the framing.
How does roof ventilation affect shingle life?
Without balanced intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge, warm, moist attic air condenses under the deck and heats shingles from below. That trapped heat is a common cause of early curling and blistering.
How does the age of Twin Cities homes change a reroof?
Older homes in the Twin Cities often have board decking with gaps, multiple shingle layers, and chimneys with aging flashing. Each condition is addressed during tear-off so the new roof starts on a solid, sealed surface.
What should you check after a new asphalt roof is installed?
Look for straight shingle courses, flashing that sits tight around chimneys and vents, and drip edge running cleanly along the eaves. Inside, the attic should show no daylight or damp spots along the deck.
Barnhouse Exteriors handles asphalt roofing from inspections and storm damage repair through full replacement. Schedule a free consultation to compare shingle styles and colors for your home.
