Your old roof is done, and you want the next one to look good and stay put through the next tropical storm. Architectural shingle roofing in Daytona Beach is the choice most homeowners land on, but a shingle is only as good as the way it’s installed. Two roofs with the same shingle can perform very differently in the wind.
That’s the worry with any big purchase: you can’t see what’s under the shingles once the job is done. You have to trust the crew did the parts you’ll never see. You should know what those parts are before you hire anyone.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified roofer, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured. Inspections and estimates are free. Call 386-259-8425.
What architectural shingles are
Architectural shingles, also called dimensional or laminated shingles, are made of two or more layers of asphalt-coated mat bonded together. The layers are cut in an uneven pattern, so the finished roof has depth and shadow instead of the flat rows of a 3-tab roof. From the street, they can look a lot like wood shake.
The extra layer does more than look nice. Architectural shingles are heavier and stiffer than 3-tab shingles, and they generally carry higher wind ratings. That’s why they’ve become the standard re-roof shingle across Volusia and Flagler counties.
What Daytona Beach weather asks of a shingle roof
The coast puts a roof through a lot in a single year. Strong sun dries out asphalt and loosens granules. Summer thunderstorms bring heavy, wind-driven rain most afternoons. Hurricane season runs June through November, and even a storm that stays offshore can push gusts hard enough to lift shingle edges. Salt air works on anything metal: flashing, drip edge and the nails that hold everything down.
Architectural shingles handle the sun and rain well. Wind is where the installation details make or break the roof.
What a good architectural shingle install includes
You won’t see most of this once the job is done, so it’s worth asking about up front.
A full tear-off and a deck check
The old roof comes off down to the plywood. Soft, delaminated or water-stained decking gets replaced so the new shingles have something solid to nail into.
Underlayment and edge metal
Underlayment goes down over the whole deck as the backup layer against wind-driven rain, following Florida’s building code. Drip edge at the eaves and rakes protects the edge of the deck and helps keep water out of the fascia.
Starter strips
A row of starter shingles at the eaves and along the rakes gives the first course a sealant line to bond to. Without it, the edge is the easiest place for wind to get under the roof.
Correct nailing
Every shingle has a nailing zone set by the manufacturer. Nails placed too high, too low or driven at an angle don’t hold the way they should. High-wind areas often call for more nails per shingle, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Flashing and ridge
New flashing at walls, chimneys, valleys and pipes, with rusty old metal replaced rather than reused. Ridge cap shingles finish the top, where wind exposure is highest.
The sun finishes the job
Architectural shingles have a sealant strip that bonds each row to the one below once the sun heats it up. In Daytona, that usually happens quickly. Until it does, the shingles rely on their nails, which is one more reason the nailing matters.
Choosing a color
Look at full-size shingles, or better yet a finished roof nearby, in daylight. A small sample can look very different across a whole roof. Lighter colors reflect more heat, which can help your attic in summer. Many shingle lines now include algae-resistant granules, which slow the dark streaks you see on so many Florida roofs.
Repair or new roof?
If your current roof is architectural and only has a few damaged shingles after a storm, a repair may be all you need. Our shingle roof repair page covers that. If you’re replacing an older 3-tab roof, our 3-tab shingle roofing page explains the trade-offs.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 386-259-8425 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of your current roof and a written scope that spells out the tear-off, deck repair, underlayment and shingles.
- Get your new roof and a clean yard. Many residential architectural shingle roofs go on in a single day, and the crew cleans up before leaving.
Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Architectural shingle questions
Are architectural shingles better than 3-tab in Florida?
For most homes, yes. They’re thicker, heavier and generally rated for higher winds. They cost more than 3-tab, and the estimate will show you the difference.
How long does an architectural shingle roof last?
That varies with the product, the installation, attic conditions and how much sun and storm the roof takes. A careful install and a healthy attic give the shingles the best chance of reaching the manufacturer’s expected life.
Can architectural shingles go over my old roof?
Code sometimes allows one overlay, but it hides the deck and adds weight. A tear-off is the safer choice in most cases.
Do you do residential roofing across the Daytona area?
Yes. We work on homes throughout the greater Daytona Beach area, including Holly Hill, Deltona and Palm Coast.
A roof that stays put
Holding off on a worn-out roof usually means more patches and a growing chance of a leak getting into the deck and ceiling.
When it’s done right, you get a roof that looks sharp from the street and doesn’t give you a second thought when the wind picks up off the ocean. Call 386-259-8425 to book your free inspection, or see all your options on our shingle roofing in Daytona Beach page.
