Why Can't My Roofer Just Throw New Shingles on Top and Call It a Day?

Your roof isn't just a giant hat for your house. It's the first line of defense against rain, wind, snow, and all the other Chicago weather that seems to have a personal grudge against rooftops.

That's where architectural shingles come in.
A proper architectural shingle roof installation is more than simply ripping off the old shingles and throwing new ones on top. First, the old roofing and underlayment are removed so the roof deck can be inspected. Any damaged or rotted wood can then be addressed before the new roof goes on.

Next comes the roof's backup team: underlayment and ice-and-water protection. These layers help provide extra protection against moisture, especially around the edges of the roof where water and ice love to cause trouble.

Then the important details get handled—starter shingles, drip edges, flashing, venting, and pipe boots. Think of these as the supporting cast. The architectural shingles may get all the attention, but these guys are working behind the scenes to help keep your home dry.

Finally, the architectural shingles are installed across the roof, followed by hip and ridge shingles for a clean finished appearance and added protection.
And here's the big takeaway: a great roof isn't just about the shingles you see. It's about everything underneath and around them working together.

At Anchor Point Roofing, the top-rated roofing company and your go-to roofing company, we don't believe in simply making a roof look new. We believe in building a roofing system that's properly prepared from the deck up.
Because putting beautiful new shingles over a bad foundation is like putting a tuxedo on a raccoon—it may look impressive for a minute, but you've still got a problem underneath.

Location: Chicago, IL