Answer first: After wind damage, this Orem home needed a new roof on every slope but one. At tear-off, our crew found more than one layer of shingles. They put down new OSB decking where needed and installed GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles in Pewter Gray. One slope already had newer Timberline HDZ® shingles, so it stayed.
This is one of our recent jobs in roof replacement in Orem. We show the city only, never the street or the homeowner's name.
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What we found
The job was opened as a wind damage claim. Before the work started, the roof had worn gray asphalt shingles, older roof vents and pipe flashings (see the before photo). Once the tear-off began, it turned out the roof had more than one layer of shingles on it.
A second layer matters for two reasons. It adds weight and hides the deck, so nobody can see the condition of the boards underneath until both layers are off. It also changes the job. More material has to come off and be hauled away, and the crew has to check the decking once it's exposed. On this house, the extra layers and the vents were documented and added to the scope of work as a supplement.
There was one more thing we noted before work started. One slope of the roof already had newer GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles on it. That slope wasn't part of this replacement, and the crew had photos showing exactly which slope to leave alone.
What we did
- Tore off the old roofing on the slopes being replaced, about 20 squares (a roofing square is 100 square feet).
- Put down new OSB decking where needed once the deck was exposed.
- Installed ice and water barrier and ABC Pro Guard 20 synthetic underlayment.
- Ran starter shingles along the edges, then installed about 20 squares of GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles in Pewter Gray, finished with ridge cap.
- Installed white 90-degree drip edge on the eaves and rakes.
- Replaced the step flashing and L flashing, and put new pipe jack flashings on three plumbing vents.
- Installed 10 new turtle vents.
- Plugged the gables with OSB, as called for on the work order.
- Left the slope with the newer HDZ shingles in place and installed the new slopes around it.
- On a separate visit, redid the white metal gutters on the front of the house.
The work order also had a simple homeowner request: keep the side gate closed. Because it was written on the work order, everyone on the crew had it.
Materials
The shingle is GAF Timberline HDZ® in Pewter Gray. Timberline HDZ® is our standard shingle, and according to GAF, "Timberline HDZ® is GAF's #1-selling shingle." The drip edge is white, which matches the white trim on this home. Under the shingles are ice and water barrier and ABC Pro Guard 20 synthetic underlayment, with new OSB decking where needed.
The claim process
This was an insurance job. We help you through the claim process and meet your adjuster on-site. When the crew finds something during tear-off that wasn't visible before, like a second layer of shingles, we photograph it and document it so it can be reviewed. Your insurance company makes the coverage decision. We handle the construction side: inspecting, documenting, setting the scope and doing the work.
Warranty
King Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® contractor and a GAF President's Club Award recipient.* As a GAF Master Elite® contractor, we can offer GAF enhanced warranties, including the System Plus, Silver Pledge™ and Golden Pledge® Limited Warranties, on qualifying roof systems. Eligibility requirements, coverage, terms and restrictions apply.
*Eligibility requirements, coverage, terms and restrictions apply and vary based on the enhanced warranty and products installed. Contractors enrolled in GAF certification programs are not employees or agents of GAF, and GAF does not control or otherwise supervise these independent businesses.
What this means for Orem homeowners
Not every slope has to be replaced. If part of your roof is newer than the rest, tell the person inspecting it, and ask them to show you which slopes are in the scope and which aren't.
Some older homes have been reroofed right over an earlier roof, and you usually can't tell from the ground. A full tear-off is the only way to see the deck. If your Orem home has been reroofed before, it's worth asking your inspector about layers.
Wind was the cause on this job, and it's worth watching for on any Orem roof. If you find shingle pieces on the lawn or driveway after a windy night, that's a good time for a look at lifted shingles and a free inspection. You can read more about how we handle storm damage repair.
Frequently asked questions
Does wind damage mean my whole roof has to be replaced?
Not always. It depends on how much of the roof was damaged and what shape the rest of it is in. On this Orem job, one slope already had newer GAF Timberline HDZ® shingles, so it stayed and the other slopes were replaced.
What happens if the crew finds a second layer of shingles during tear-off?
The crew removes it, and we photograph and document it so it can be added to the scope. On an insurance job, your insurance company reviews that documentation and makes the coverage decision.
How do I get my Orem roof checked?
Book a free inspection. You get a photo-documented Free Roof Health Report that tells you whether to repair, rejuvenate, replace, or that you're just fine, and you keep the report either way.
Get your Free Roof Health Report
Want to know what's on your roof? Book a free inspection and get a photo-documented Free Roof Health Report. Call (385) 450-5464 or book online at calendly.com/king-roofing/inspection.
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