Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingles cover the vast majority of homes across Nevada for a simple reason: they perform well against our wind, snow load, and UV exposure, install efficiently, and cost significantly less than metal or tile — without a significant tradeoff in service life when installed correctly.
“Installed correctly” is the part that varies most between contractors. The shingle itself is only one layer of the system. CTR Roofing installs to full manufacturer spec — underlayment, drip edge, flashing, and ventilation — because that’s what actually determines whether your roof reaches its 20-30 year warranty or fails at year twelve.
The most trusted, most cost-effective roofing material in Northern Nevada — installed to manufacturer spec, with the underlayment and ventilation details that determine whether it lasts 15 years or 30.
What's Included in a Shingle Roof Installation
Every shingle roof we install follows the same sequence. The steps below aren’t optional add-ons — they’re what the manufacturer warranty requires, and what separates a 30-year roof from a 12-year one.
- Site Preparation & Tear-Off: Complete removal of the existing roofing material, with property protection measures in place for landscaping and structures below.
- Deck Inspection & Repair: Every section of decking is inspected once exposed. Soft or damaged sheathing is replaced before installation continues — never covered over.
- Underlayment & Ice/Water Shield: Synthetic underlayment across the full roof, with additional ice and water shield membrane at eaves and valleys — the areas most prone to failure.
- Drip Edge & Flashing: Drip edge installed at all roof edges to direct water away from the fascia. Flashing sealed at every chimney, vent, and wall transition.
- Shingle Installation: Shingles installed to manufacturer nailing pattern and exposure spec — the detail most often rushed by lower-cost crews, and the detail that voids warranties when skipped.
- Ventilation & Vents: Proper intake and exhaust ventilation installed to prevent heat and moisture buildup that shortens shingle life from underneath.
- Final Inspection: A complete walk-through with photo documentation before the job is considered done.
What Asphalt Shingles Get You
- Lower cost per square, without a major durability trade-off when properly installed and ventilated.
- Broad style and color selection, including architectural profiles that mimic the look of cedar shake or slate at a fraction of the cost.
- Straightforward repairs — damaged sections can typically be addressed without disturbing the rest of the roof, unlike some specialty materials.
- 20-30 year manufacturer warranties on most architectural shingle lines, contingent on correct installation.
- Fast installation timelines — most residential shingle roofs are completed in 2-4 days, minimizing disruption.
Considering energy efficiency or extreme snow load? Metal roofing may outperform shingles in those specific scenarios — we’ll tell you honestly if that’s a better fit for your property. See New Roofing for a full material comparison.
Our Premises
Licensed and insured commercial roofing contractor headquartered in Sparks, NV, serving properties across Nevada.
