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Shingle Roof Basics: What Hampton Roads Homeowners Should Know

Shingle roofs are the most common residential roof in Hampton Roads. Here is how they are built and what to check as your roof ages.

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Overlapping asphalt shingles beside a roof gutter

Shingle roofs are the most common residential roof in Hampton Roads. Here is how they are built and what to check as your roof ages.

What a shingle roof is made of

A shingle roof is a system: decking underneath, underlayment, flashing at edges and penetrations, and the shingles you see from the street. Each layer does a job, and the weakest one sets the limit.

Asphalt shingles are the common choice for residential homes in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk, in a range of profiles and colors.

What to look at from the ground

After a storm season or a hard winter, check for shingles that are curling, cracked, missing, or sitting unevenly. Look at flashing near chimneys and vents and watch for granules collecting in gutters.

Ceiling stains and damp attic spots are interior signs that deserve an exterior look. When you see them, have the roof assessed rather than waiting.

Discuss your roof

Learn about residential shingle roofing and request an estimate. KalChris Enterprises installs residential shingle roofs across Hampton Roads.

Call Carlton Daley at (865) 287-8633 or email kalchrisenterprises@gmail.com to discuss your roof.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of roofing do you install?

We install residential shingle roofs.

How do I request an estimate?

Call (865) 287-8633 or submit the estimate form.

Learn about Residential Shingle Roofing

Planning a project?

Contact Carlton Daley to request an estimate for your deck, roof, or fence.