Shingle Roofing & Siding in Legend Oaks, Austin, TX (August 2026)

Why replace the roof on this Legend Oaks home?

The approved scope called for removing and replacing the existing composition shingles, not layering new shingles over them. That distinction matters on an Austin roof exposed to 100°+ summer days: leaving old material in place can hide what sits beneath it. We also had to account for an 8/12 pitch, which changes how the crew loads materials and moves across the roof. The estimate included a steep-roof charge and crew-loaded materials, so those conditions were part of the plan before installation.

A homeowner comparing roof bids should look past the shingle name. This estimate also called for removing the old felt down to the decking, hauling off the torn-off material, and addressing sheathing and decking in the roof scope. Those details tell you more about the planned work than a simple “new roof” label.

What did the roof scope reveal beneath the shingles?

The job called for a tear-off to the deck, including removal of the existing felt. That gave the roofing crew access to the surface that supports the new system instead of covering the old layers. The roof scope also included 7/16-inch OSB sheets and decking work.

• Removal and replacement of the modified bitumen was a separate part of the job, so that material was not treated as ordinary field shingles.
• A self-adhered ply base and cap were specified for the modified-bitumen portion of the work.
• Geocel asphalt primer was among the materials for the roof's detailed work.

Which roofing materials did we choose, and why?

Pewter Gray Timberline HDZ shingles formed the main asphalt-shingle surface. We specified GAF FeltBuster synthetic underlayment beneath that field and GAF StormGuard ice-and-water shield where the roof plan called for added protection. Keeping those layers distinct matters: shingles shed rain, while the materials below them serve different parts of the roof assembly. Austin hail is a reason to keep checking a roof over its life, not proof that any shingle is hail-proof.

• GAF ProStart starter strip was specified at 120 linear feet for the shingle edges.
• The ridge specification called for 33 feet of GAF Z-Ridge in Pewter Gray.
• The plan included black, 2-by-2-inch galvanized steel drip edge.
• The roof plan also called for a galvanized steel pipe flashing sized for 1¼- to 3-inch pipes.

How did the August installation unfold?

On-site installation began August 4 and finished August 7. Those four days covered the roof replacement, the siding, and the other scoped work.

• The roofing crew was assigned to load materials onto the 8/12-pitch roof.
• The plan included a black GAF Master Flow high-capacity dome vent.
• A separate black bath roof exhaust vent was specified for a 3- to 4-inch connection.
• Fasteners included 1¼-inch roofing coil nails and 1-inch plastic cap nails.
• Haul-off and disposal were part of the composition-shingle replacement scope.

What siding work accompanied the roof replacement?

This was a limited siding job, not a re-side of the whole Legend Oaks home. The selected product was James Hardie Select Cedar Mill fiber cement with an 8.25-inch profile. Its textured face gives the specified cedar look without making the siding itself wood, a practical distinction in Austin's heat.

• Siding was the second service on this project; shingle roofing was the primary trade.
• The siding work came in under $2k, consistent with its limited scope.

What was complete when we left the site?

We finished the on-site work on August 7. The result was a replacement shingle roof with its specified edge, ridge, vent, and underlayment components, plus the smaller siding scope. The job was closed out on August 21, after the crew's work was done.

• Roofing labor was included with the roof replacement, not split out as a separate service.
• Finishing materials included black polyurethane sealant and charcoal roof-accessory paint.
• The roof scope included the GAF Golden Pledge Warranty; coverage should be checked against the issued warranty documents.