Standard three-tab shingles
A flat, simple profile that has been used for decades. It is economical, and a matching replacement is usually available for a repair, which matters on older houses in Kenosha.
Serving Kenosha County
Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Kenosha, WI
Installing and repairing asphalt shingles on Kenosha houses, the covering most one- and two-family homes here commonly use.
- Repairs, leaks and full tear-offs
- Ice dams, lake-effect snow and wind damage
- Kenosha, Racine and northern Lake County, IL
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Asphalt Shingle
Asphalt Shingle Roofing: what it covers
Quick answer
Asphalt shingle roofing covers a roof with overlapping shingles of asphalt-based material over an underlayment and deck. It is commonly used on one- and two-family houses, and in Kenosha the choice of shingle, the seal and the nailing decide how it handles lake wind and freeze-thaw. Kenosha Roofing connects homeowners with a local technician who installs and repairs them.
Asphalt shingles are the covering most people picture when they think of a house roof, and they are commonly used on one- and two-family homes. They are relatively simple to install and repair, and a matching shingle is usually available for a repair, which is why they are the default on many Kenosha houses.
On the lakeshore the shingle has to do more than look right. Wind pushes under the edges, the freeze-thaw cycle works the seals and the nails, and the snow that sits on the roof through a cold week tests the whole system. How the shingle is chosen, installed and sealed matters as much as the brand on the wrapper.
Kenosha Roofing connects homeowners with a local technician for the installation and for the repairs that follow. The technician checks the deck, the underlayment and the flashing before the shingle goes on, and the price is confirmed on site.
- Service area
- Kenosha & Kenosha County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7, storm nights included
- Phone
- (833) 751-2102
Are asphalt shingles good for a Kenosha roof?
They can be, when they are installed and sealed for the exposure. Asphalt shingles are commonly used on one- and two-family houses here and can be repaired with matching shingles, but the wind and freeze-thaw cycle make the seal and the nailing the points that decide how long they last.
The shingle itself is only one part of the roof. The deck, the underlayment, the drip edge and the flashing carry as much of the load against water, and a good shingle on a poor deck still leaks.
The lake brings wind that works at the edges and the eave. A shingle with a sound seal and correct nailing holds up well in that setting, while one that has lost its seal lifts first.
Matching a repair is easier with a common shingle profile, which is one reason the covering is so widely used on older houses.
How does the seal on an asphalt shingle hold in cold weather?
The sealant strip on each shingle bonds to the course below when the weather is warm and the shingle is set. In cold weather the seal can take longer to form, and a shingle that is installed in very cold conditions may not bond until the roof warms.
A roof installed in a cold spell can have seals that are not fully set, and those tabs are more likely to lift in the first strong wind. The technician checks the seals and reseals any that have not taken.
Shingles are also more brittle in deep cold, and bending them to fit can crack them. Work is planned for conditions that suit the material, and the crew says so if the weather is not right.
A seal that has aged over many winters can still be restored in a repair, and that is often a better answer than replacing a sound shingle.
Does an asphalt shingle need a permit in Kenosha?
Kenosha does not require a permit to reshingle a one- or two-family house, but new plywood roof decking does need one. Other communities around the county set their own rules, so the building department that covers the address should confirm the scope.
A reshingle over sound decking is in the exempt case. Once the deck is replaced, the permit question applies, and the technician raises it before the work starts.
The city's line is drawn at the sheathing, which means the scope decides the answer. The building department can confirm it for a given address.
Warning signs
Signs you need asphalt shingle roofing
Do not walk a shingle roof that is frosted, wet or icy, because the surface is slick and the granules roll underfoot. Use a ladder that reaches past the eave and is secured at the top. Keep bundles of shingles away from the roof edge while they are being hoisted. If a repair turns up a soft deck, stop and call (833) 751-2102 before going further.
- Shingles that have lost much of their granule surface, leaving the mat exposed in streaks
- Tabs that curl upward at the edges, especially on the south and west slopes
- Nails that have popped through the surface, lifting the shingle above them
- Dark streaks or moss on the north slope where the sun does not dry the roof
- Shingles that crack when they are lifted on a cold morning
- A roof that has more than one covering with no record of the last tear-off
Our process
How our asphalt shingle roofing visit works
Check the deck and the underlayment
Before a shingle goes on, the sheathing is checked for soundness and the underlayment is laid to shed water. A shingle is only as good as the surface beneath it, so the deck is treated as part of the installation.
Install the drip edge and the starter course
Metal drip edge at the eaves and rakes guides water off the roof edge. The starter course is set first so the shingles that follow have a sealed line to lock into.
Lay the shingles to the nailing pattern
Each course is nailed to the manufacturer's pattern, with the nails placed where the sealant strip will hold. Nails set too high or too low are the most common reason a shingle later lifts or tears.
Finish the ridge, the valleys and the flashing
Ridge caps, valley metal and flashing at walls and penetrations are fitted last. These joints carry the most water, and the finish is checked along each one before the crew leaves.
Options
Types and options for asphalt shingle roofing
Laminated or architectural shingles
Layered shingles give a deeper profile and more shadow across the slope. They are heavier and more involved to install, and they are chosen for their look as much as for the way they shed wind.
Shingles for a steep or exposed slope
On a steep or open roof the nailing and sealing matter more. The technician sets the nails and seals for the exposure, rather than installing a standard pattern on every house.
One call and it gets handled.
Most asphalt shingle roofing calls are scheduled the same day when a technician is free, and you approve the price before any work starts.
Kenosha County
Why asphalt shingle roofing is different in Southeastern Wisconsin and northern Lake County, IL
Asphalt shingle roofs in Kenosha carry the lake's weather on every side. The shore brings wind and freeze-thaw cycles, and the inland streets bring snow and the storm lines that cross the county, so the shingle is chosen for the exposure of the house rather than a general rule.
Many older lakeshore houses have a single shingle roof over several decades of repairs. The technician checks the layers before any new covering goes on, because the number of layers changes what the deck can carry and what the permit asks.
Related
Related services
Roof Replacement
A full tear-off and new roof on Kenosha houses, with the decking and permit checks that lakeshore homes need.
Wind Damage Shingle Repair
Resealing and replacing wind-lifted and missing shingles on Kenosha roofs, the damage a gusty line leaves along the eave and the ridge.
Metal Roofing
Installing and repairing metal roof panels on Kenosha houses, an option owners often weigh for snow shedding and wind.
Roof Inspection
A written roof inspection for Kenosha homes after wind, hail or heavy snow, and before an insurance claim is filed.
Where we work
Asphalt Shingle Roofing across Kenosha County
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Kenosha, WI?
A new roof quote in Kenosha depends on the roof's size and pitch, how many layers come off, the condition of the decking, access and flashing, and whether a city permit applies.
FAQ
Asphalt Shingle Roofing FAQs
How long do asphalt shingles last on a lakeshore roof?
There is no single answer, because the wind, the sun, the freeze-thaw cycle and the installation all matter. A technician judges the remaining life from the granule loss, the seal and the brittleness of the shingle, not from the age alone.
Can asphalt shingles be installed in winter?
Sometimes, but cold weather makes the seals slow to set and the shingles harder to handle. The crew decides on the day whether conditions suit the work.
Will a new shingle match the old one on my roof?
Often close, though an exact match is not always possible on older roofs. The closest match is shown on site so the difference is known before the work starts.
Should I choose the heaviest shingle for better wind resistance?
Not by weight alone. The installation, the nailing and the seal decide how a shingle handles wind, and a technician can recommend a shingle that suits the exposure of the house.