Do you think you might need a residential asphalt roof replacement for your Norman or Oklahoma City home?
Your roof is your first line of protection from the elements, which is why it’s so important to replace your roof with a new one as soon as the signs of wear and tear start to show. The process of a residential asphalt roof replacement can be somewhat stressful, but hiring the right local roofer and knowing what to expect can make the entire process go quickly and smoothly.
When you work with Legend Roofs, you can rest assured that your new roof installation will run smoothly as we keep your best interest in mind and provide a thorough, friendly service that leaves you feeling satisfied.
Proper Roof Installation Techniques
The most important things to look for with any new roof installation are proper materials and installation methods. A new roof installation with Legend Roofs starts with the roofing material distributor delivering your new roof material, overseen by a Legend Roofs representative to ensure correctness.
Tear Off & Deck Inspection
The new roof installation begins with removing your old existing roof. In Oklahoma, layovers (placing new shingles over old) are an accepted practice, but they are unacceptable for Legend Roofs. Removal of the old felt allows the crew to inspect your roof’s deck for rotten wood, which is replaced with OSB or CDX as needed.
Drip Edge & Synthetic Felt
A drip edge protects fascia boards from rot by preventing water from dripping down the fascia. Legend Roofs uses synthetic felt — a superior product to old asphalt felt paper — providing far superior performance in quality and strength.
Starter Shingles & Ice and Water Shield
We use proper Owens Corning starter shingles with an adhesive strip to make a thermal seal — never a three-tab shingle turned backward, which lacks adhesive protection. Owens Corning WeatherLock ice and water shield is installed in all valleys, around chimneys, and around all penetration points.
Shingle Installation
Lifetime shingles are installed in a course pattern — never racked. In tornado-prone areas like Oklahoma, six nails per shingle are required. At Legend Roofs, we follow Owens Corning installation guidelines with a six-nail pattern on every roof.
Hip & Ridge Shingles
We always use a true hip and ridge shingle — not a three-tab shingle, which is not designed to bend over ridges. A true hip and ridge shingle provides proper protection and a finished look.
Ridge Vent & Ventilation
Proper roof ventilation is critical. Legend Roofs uses the 12″ Owens Corning ridge vent on the peak of your home, which works well year-round and is wind-driven rain resistant to 100 MPH. Without proper ventilation, you risk cooking your shingles from the inside.
Paint & Cleanup
Any unpainted roofing hardware is painted to match. Then comes proper cleanup — the crew removes all roofing nails from flower beds, driveways, and patios using professional-grade magnets.
The Best Manufacturer Roofing Systems with the Best Warranties
At Legend Roofs, a new residential asphalt roof replacement includes a limited lifetime shingle by Owens Corning. With nearly a 100-year history manufacturing shingles, Owens Corning has one of the heaviest per-pound shingles and most variety of colors in class.
A new roof is a major investment. You want to make sure that you are using the highest quality materials and that the installation is done by expert roofers. Legend Roofs only uses the best products to ensure your roofing system will last for many years.
Tips for Communicating with Your Roof Contractor
When Will the Shingles Arrive?
Shingles are typically delivered a few days before or the day of the installation. The delivery driver will place shingles in the driveway unless you request a different location. Talk to your roofing representative so you can move cars and prepare for delivery. Let us know your situation for Shawnee, Norman, or Duncan area deliveries — we’ll work with you to ensure a conflict-free process.
Will You Be Covering My Flowers or Shrubbery?
Flowers and shrubbery can be damaged by falling debris during a new roof installation. At Legend Roofs, we always take care of this and are happy to protect plants and shrubs from debris. If you need extra care, please let your roofing representative know.
What is the Clean-Up Process?
Legend Roofs goes beyond installing your new roof to life expectancy standards — we also clean up your property before we leave. We use professional roofing-grade magnets to sweep the yard and pick up nails. Mowing your lawn before installation makes this process even more effective.
What is the Warranty?
It is essential to understand the terms of the warranty that comes with your new roof. At Legend Roofs, your Owens Corning warranty will be registered and uploaded to your SSA client portal — a cloud-based CRM where you can access all your roofing information, from pre-job pictures and contracts to your warranty, from any device at any time.
New Roof Installation: Pre-Work Checklist
Before your new roof installation starts, there are a few things you can do to minimize disruption. Here’s a pre-work checklist for preparing your home:
It is loud when installing a new roof. If your pet is super sensitive, you may want to board your pet and prioritize its comfort and safety.
Move or cover valuable items in the garden such as statues and planters. Move items off outer walls and interior shelves, and remove pictures from walls — vibrations from roofing can cause them to fall.
During tear-off, debris can fall through cracks in the decking into the attic. Cover everything with tarps or plastic, or move items away from where work is being done.
Post-Work Checklist
Don’t miss out on the chance to ensure 100% satisfaction. Our representatives will explain things like the thermal seal and why shingles may be slightly raised in valleys and around your chimney.
Your representative will go over the roofing completion certificate and collect the first check or ACV amount. The recoverable depreciation check typically arrives within ten days to three weeks.
Legend Roofs over-orders to avoid running out. Within three business days of completing the installation, our crew will pick up the leftover materials.
After receipt of the final check, your Owens Corning warranty and Legend Roofs workmanship warranty will be added to your SSA client portal, accessible forever from any device.
Thinking of a New Residential Asphalt Roof Replacement?
Contact Legend Roofs today for a free roof inspection and estimate. We serve Norman, Shawnee, Oklahoma City, Moore, Noble, and communities across Oklahoma.