Shingle Roofing in Hutto, TX

How did this Hutto roof replacement take shape?

The homeowner reached out on August 20 after hearing about our team through a friend or family connection. We inspected the home that day and began the estimate for a composition shingle replacement. That early visit let us plan for more than the shingle surface before setting an installation date.

• The scope called for removing the existing composition shingles and hauling away the tear-off material.
• A steep-slope access charge was included, so the roof's pitch was accounted for in the work plan.
• The homeowner approved the project on September 11, leaving time to prepare for the roofing day.
• This was a retail project with a value range of $10,000–$15,000.

Why did the plan go all the way down to the decking?

The roof plan called for removing the old felt, not covering it with another layer. That distinction matters: once the old covering is off, the crew can work from the wood surface before building the new roof. Decking and sheathing work was part of this scope, with 7/16-inch OSB specified. I would not treat fresh shingles alone as the whole replacement on a job that also calls for work beneath them.

• The OSB specification was 7/16-inch-thick sheets measuring 4 by 8 feet.
• Removing felt to the decking was listed separately from removing the composition shingles.
• The planned assembly included a new underlayment layer before the finish shingles went on.
• Roof access needed its own allowance because this was a steep-slope job.

Which roofing materials made sense for this Central Texas home?

We chose the roof as a set of layers, not just a color. GAF FeltBuster synthetic underlayment formed the main layer beneath the shingles, while GAF StormGuard ice and water shield was included for targeted protection. The scope also called for GAF ProStart starter strips, which belong at the start of a shingle run. Hutto roofs face intense summer sun and hail, so the edges and transitions deserve attention alongside the exposed field shingles.

• Timberline HDZ shingles supplied the main asphalt roof surface in the Cliffside color.
• Timbertex Hip & Ridge pieces finished the roof's hips and ridges in the same color.
• Black galvanized steel drip edge was specified in a 2-by-2-inch A-style profile.
• The StormGuard material was listed as a two-square roofing item, rather than the main underlayment.

What happened during the on-site installation?

The crew started and finished the roof on September 25. That same-day window applies to the on-site roofing work; the homeowner had reached out and approved the project weeks earlier. We removed the existing covering, worked through the planned roof layers, and installed the new shingle system.

• The shingle scope included haul-off and disposal of the removed composition material.
• Electro-galvanized steel roofing coil nails were specified at 1¼ inches long.
• Plastic cap nails were specified at 1 inch for the roofing work.
• The Timberline HDZ material was listed at three bundles per square.

How were vents and roof openings addressed?

A roof replacement also has to account for the places where air and pipes pass through it. This Hutto scope included separate parts for roof ventilation, bath exhaust, and pipe flashing. Those details matter because a new shingle field cannot do the job of a properly planned roof opening.

• A black GAF Master Flow high-capacity dome vent was included for roof ventilation.
• A black Bath Pro roof exhaust vent was specified for a 3-to-4-inch connection.
• Lead pipe flashing was listed in both 1½-inch and 2-inch sizes.
• Black polyurethane sealant and charcoal roof accessory paint were included among the finishing materials.

What was finished when the crew left?

By the end of September 25, the home had a new Cliffside shingle covering and the related roof components in the approved scope. The result was a replacement that addressed the decking layer, roof edges, and openings—not just the shingles you see from the street. For an aging Central Texas roof, those less visible parts are worth asking about when you compare proposals.

• The project included a GAF Golden Pledge Warranty.
• Labor was included in the roofing estimate.
• Austin Pro handled this as one shingle roofing project, with no other exterior service listed.