Roofing Windsor ON and Area

If organic based (which are no longer manufactured), asphalt shingles were installed 10 to 15 years ago, your roof might be ready for replacement. Some of the warning signs to look for with an asphalt shingle roof are excessive granule loss, curling, cupping, cracked or missing shingles. Signs of interior water damage can also raise a red flag. Sometimes the roof just visually looks old and worn, especially in the valleys. If you live in a neighbourhood where many of the homes have roofs of similar ages, and you’ve noticed that a number of these neighbours have replaced their roofs, then it’s time to take a close look. If unsure if you need a new roof, you can also reach out to a professional roofing contractor.

There are several factors involved in the cost of a new roof. The main ones are the material selected, the scope of work, the size/style of the roof and the roofing contractor. A good shingle, as part of a complete roof system, installed by a reputable roofing contractor that has proper insurance coverage, provides a warranty, and an invoice will cost more than the alternatives. Keep in mind that roofing isn’t unlike anything else, in that you get what you pay for. For the majority of homes in the Windsor area, installing a new roof with fibreglass-based laminate style asphalt shingles, along with the rest of the components in the roofing system, by a reputable roofing contractor costs between $5500 and $12500.

Most shingle roofs can be replaced in a day or two, but large and/or steep roofs can take more time. A professional Windsor roofing contractor will make sure your roof is protected at the end of each workday so that in the event of rain before the next day, your home is protected. Sometimes factors can add to the time it takes, like rotten wood replacement, weather delays or even how cooperative the old roof is when being removed. Sometimes an old roof peels off nicely in sections and other times, it can be very dry and brittle, breaking into little pieces. It’s essential to put the focus on craftsmanship as opposed to speed.

This depends on several factors, mainly the material used, the roof’s design (ex. steep vs. shallow pitch), whether a roof system approach is used, if regular maintenance is performed, and the quality of the installation. Weather patterns, as well as how much damage the sun will cause moving forward, are also factors. If an excellent fiberglass-based laminate style asphalt shingle is used as part of a complete roof system (i.e. full underlayment, proper ventilation, coordinated accessories, etc.), then maximum longevity can be achieved. From what we’ve seen in the Windsor area, 20-25 years have been achievable. Time will tell if they can last longer, but realistically not much more would be anticipated. As a side-note, for the price point in relation to other roofing materials (ex. metal, wood, rubber, clay tile, slate, etc.) it’s hard to beat the value of asphalt shingles. Other roofing material options may last twice as long, but they typically cost at least twice as much.

This is a common question, but it stems from a misconception. Fiberglass shingles are still asphalt shingles. Organic-based asphalt shingles were popular in the past, and these were typically referred to as asphalt shingles. When fiberglass-based asphalt shingles came out, they were usually referred to as fibreglass shingles, giving the impression that one was asphalt and the other fiberglass. In reality, both are asphalt shingles with the difference being the base of the shingle, one being an organic mat (i.e. paper) and the other being a fiberglass mat. Each of these mats (AKA bases), would be saturated in asphalt in the production process. It’s important to note that the organic-based shingles are no longer being manufactured, as their longevity paled in comparison to the fiberglass-based shingles manufactured today, sometimes organics lasted less than ten years.

We are a family run business in operation for over 50 years and have served over 35,000 customers in the Greater Windsor area. We are a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor. Less than 3% of roofing contractors in North America have achieved this status, and it enables us to offer you enhanced warranty coverage over and above standard warranties. We are a multiple time GAF training excellence award winner. We are the Best Roofing Contractor in Windsor, as selected by Three Best Rated™ and the 2022 Top Choice Windsor Roofing Company. We’ve had a continuous A+ rating with the BBB since becoming a member over 45 years ago, and we are a two-time BBB “Business Integrity” finalist award winner. We have also won a Windsor Chamber “Company of the Year” award. We have hundreds of 5-Star reviews on Google, BBB, Facebook, TrustedPros, Yellow Pages, HomeStars and more. We are the highest rated and most award winning exterior home improvement company in Windsor and nearly 80% of our work comes from previous customers and referrals. We also offer complete exterior home improvements.