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Architectural Shingle Roof Replacement Questions (Hailstorm Aftermath)

Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:14 pm
Posted by slacker130
Your mom
Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:14 pm
We had a fairly significant hail storm a couple of weeks ago and my 20 year old roof (architectural shingles) took a beating. Many neighbors have filed with insurance and had claims approved for new roofs. I've already had 4 roofing companies knocking on the door, but have a company chosen already.

My questions:

Is there a brand or type of shingle I need to replace with? New tyvex under? What do I need to know?

Pics of hail attached. One decent hailstone I found in my driveway, the next was at my deck back door. I thought we might lose a south facing window because it sound like gravel thrown into the windows for a good 20 minutes.



This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 5:17 pm
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:47 pm to
Where you live?
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17276 posts
Posted on 5/1/24 at 6:48 pm to


Prairieville in February
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3331 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:02 am to
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slacker130

If the insurance is paying for a new roof, EVERYTHING should be taken off to the decking. Decking examined then new felt put down. New drip edge, starter shingles, architectural shingles, and hip and ridge shingles. All new roof accessories and new metal caps on heater stacks.

Shingle wise, they are all pretty much what and what until you start talking about the upgraded shingles.
Posted by slacker130
Your mom
Member since Jul 2010
8035 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 6:43 am to
quote:

Where you live?



Georgia

quote:

couv1217



That's what I thought. Just didn't know if any upgrades are necessary.
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:08 am to
A few things, in the valleys they should put ice and water shields, you can Google this.
A quick check on the lifespan of shingles:

The different asphalt shingle roof types and their expected lifespans are:

*3-tab shingles: The cheapest asphalt shingle type lasting between 15-30 years.

*Architectural shingles: Also called dimensional shingles, these asphalt shingles are mid-range priced and last between 20-30 years.

*Premium shingles: The highest price tag when it comes to asphalt shingle materials, these last between 25-40 years.

Hail damage, make sure they do a good check of all metal vents, metal stacks on the roof area.

As for location, I have family in Woodstock, Ga. A great area to visit.

Posted by SirSaintly
Uptown, New Orleans
Member since Feb 2013
3136 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 5:39 pm to
We just had roof replaced. Went with Malarkey Vista AR shingles. Has a great warranty and has already saved me $1200 this year on homeowners insurance since it's a Class IV shingle.
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