Shingle Roofing & Gutters in Sun City, Georgetown, TX

Why did this Sun City home need a new roof?

Storm damage pushed this roof past the point of a simple repair. The homeowner filed an insurance claim, and the approved scope came back as a full replacement.

Here's what drove the decision:

• The claim called for tear-off and haul-off of all existing comp shingles
• Damage was widespread, not isolated to one slope
• A patch job would have left mismatched sections and weak spots
• Full replacement reset the roof's lifespan and warranty clock

What did the crew find during inspection?

Once we got up top, the story was clear. Central Texas hail had bruised the shingle surface across multiple planes, and the granule loss left the mat exposed in spots. That kind of damage does not heal. Left alone, it turns into leaks the next time a heavy storm rolls through Georgetown. We also checked the ridge and valleys closely, since those are the first areas to fail on aging roofs in this area. The insurance adjuster's scope lined up with what we saw, which made the approval process smooth.

What materials did we use, and why?

We built this roof as a full system, not just a shingle swap. Every layer has a job. The shingle roofing package started with GAF FeltBuster synthetic underlayment across 10 squares, which sheds water far better than old felt. Over the vulnerable areas we laid GAF StormGuard ice and water shield, a self-sealing membrane that locks out wind-driven rain. The Timberline HDZ shingles sit on top with their wide nailing zone, so the crew gets a faster, more accurate nail line and stronger wind hold.

Key components on this job:

• GAF Timberline HDZ SG architectural shingles for the main field
• GAF ProStart starter strip along 120 feet of eaves and rakes
• GAF Z-Ridge cap shingles across 33 feet of ridge
• GAF Cobra Rigid Vent 3 exhaust ridge vent, 9-inch, for attic airflow
• ACM galvanized steel drip edge, 2x2, to guide water off the deck
• Certainteed Flintlastic SBS SA cap and base sheet for the low-slope section
• 7,200 count 1 1/4-inch roofing coil nails to fasten it all down

Why does attic ventilation matter so much here?

Georgetown summers push past 100 degrees for weeks at a time. A poorly vented attic traps that heat and cooks your shingles from below, which shortens their life and drives up cooling bills. The Cobra Rigid Vent 3 along the ridge lets hot air escape at the peak. Paired with intake at the eaves, it keeps air moving so the roof deck and shingles stay cooler. Most homeowners never think about ventilation until a roof fails early, and that is a costly lesson to learn twice.

How did the installation go?

This was a multi-day tear-off and rebuild, built to the insurance-approved scope. The crew stripped the old roof to the deck, dried it in, and rebuilt every layer to the manufacturer's spec.

Notable steps on this job:

• Modified bitumen and Flintlastic base plus cap on the low-slope area
• Karnak #108 asphalt primer to prep the low-slope surface
• Geocel 2300 TriPolymer sealant at flashing and penetration points
• Plastic cap nails, 1-inch, to secure underlayment
• Add-on repairs to gutters, plus AC and window fixes tied to the storm claim

What were the results?

The homeowner ended up with a fully sealed, code-current roof built to handle the next hail season. Because we installed the complete GAF system, the roof qualified for the GAF Golden Pledge warranty, the strongest coverage GAF offers.

What stands out on the finished job:

• A clean, uniform shingle field with tight ridge and eave lines
• Improved attic airflow to fight summer heat buildup
• Storm-related gutter, AC, and window repairs handled in one project