Central Florida
Shingle Roofing for Orlando Homes
Shingle is the roof most Central Florida neighborhoods are built with, and the one most often done badly. The product is only part of it. What sits under the shingle and how it is nailed decides how the roof handles the next storm.
- Architectural shingle
- Secondary water barrier
- Free inspection
Overview
Why shingle fits so much of Orlando
Orlando grew outward in waves, and most of those waves were wood-frame homes with pitched shingle roofs. Seminole County's median home dates to 1988 and Orange County's to 1994, so a large share of Central Florida roofs are on their second or third covering. Shingle is the practical way to replace them: it goes on quickly, suits the pitch of most of these houses and can be repaired in sections as it ages.
The sun and heat of Central Florida are harder on asphalt than the label suggests. Shaded north slopes under oak canopy grow algae, south slopes lose granules, and every storm season tests the nailing.
We install architectural, laminated shingle with the underlayment and edge details that the code and the manufacturer require. We do not quote the flat three-tab product on a full replacement unless we are matching an existing roof during a repair.
What to expect
What USA Roofing brings to the job
Laminated shingle
Heavier, thicker and better at holding down in wind than a single flat layer.
Water barrier under it
A secondary water barrier over the deck keeps the house dry even if shingles are blown off.
Written scope
Underlayment, flashing, vents, ridge and disposal are all itemized before work starts.
Financing available
Zero down, no credit check and a choice of 10, 20 or 30 years, with early payoff free of charge.
Architectural or three-tab: what changes
A three-tab shingle is a single flat layer cut into three tabs. An architectural shingle bonds layers together. The difference shows up in weight, wind testing and how long the roof looks good.
- Weight and thickness: more asphalt and a thicker lower edge helps the shingle stay sealed in a gust
- Wind classes: shingles are tested under ASTM D3161 and D7158, and the higher classes are almost always laminated products
- Appearance: the shadow line reads as texture instead of a repeating grid
- Repairs: laminated patterns hide a patched section better than a uniform three-tab field
- Resale: buyers and inspectors in Central Florida expect a laminated roof on a recently re-roofed house
What goes down before the first shingle
The shingle is the last layer installed and the first one you see. The parts that decide whether a roof leaks in year eight are all under it.
- Tear-off to the bare deck, with soft or delaminated sheathing replaced
- Deck fastening brought up to the current requirement for a re-roof
- Self-adhered or code-approved underlayment across the deck
- New metal drip edge at eaves and rakes, and starter strip at the perimeter
- New valley metal, pipe boots and flashing instead of reusing old pieces
- Correct nail count and placement, ridge ventilation and matching ridge caps
Where shingle fits and where it does not
A good contractor steers you off the wrong roof. Pitch, community rules and how long you plan to stay in the house usually settle the question.
- Good fit: you need the roof done soon and want the most economical full replacement
- Good fit: a neighborhood where shingle is the norm and the association has no preference
- Good fit: a home you expect to sell in the next decade
- Poor fit: any section below a 2:12 pitch, where shingles are not permitted and a membrane is needed
- Poor fit: a community that requires tile profiles or specific colors, so read the covenants first
- Think twice: a house you plan to keep for decades, where metal or tile can cost less per year
Roof financing
A roof that cannot wait should not have to
When a leak or a carrier letter sets the schedule, the money should not hold the job up. Our financing lets the work begin with nothing down.
- No credit check required
- $0 down with 100% financing
- Secured and unsecured financing
- 10, 20 and 30 year terms
- No pre-payment penalty
Terms vary with approved credit and project size. Ask us for the exact numbers on your roof.
The monthly payment for a 15-year home improvement installment loan of $10,000 with an APR of 10.99% would be $113. No down payment required. Not all loan products will be available to all partners or all consumers.
Questions
Shingle Roofing: your questions
How long does a shingle roof last in Orlando?
Less than the printed warranty suggests. Heat, sun and humidity wear asphalt faster here than in cooler states, and a shaded slope under oaks ages differently from a bare south slope. The roof report tells you where yours stands.
Can I put new shingles over the old ones?
Rarely, and we do not recommend it. A tear-off lets us see and repair the deck, and the building department has its own rules on re-roofing over existing layers. We quote a full tear-off.
What causes the black streaks on my roof?
Usually algae, which thrives on shaded, humid slopes. At first it only affects looks, but over time it keeps moisture pressed against the shingle. Gentle cleaning helps and a high-pressure washer does not, because it strips granules.
Do I need to choose a color?
Yes, and your community may have a say in it. We bring physical samples to the house and compare them in daylight against the trim, the stucco and the neighbors before anything is ordered, so the color you choose is one you have seen.
Can I finance a shingle roof?
Yes. The financing covers the whole project with no deposit and no credit check, and the term is yours to choose: 10, 20 or 30 years. No credit check is required, and we explain the numbers on your own roof at the inspection.
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Service area
Roofing crews across Central Florida
Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties are our territory, from Orlando out to Windermere, Ocoee, Kissimmee and Altamonte Springs. Choose a town to read about its roofs, or phone us and we will say whether your street is on our route.
Free estimate
Thinking about a shingle roof?
Book a free inspection and we will send you a roof report, a written estimate and the financing choices. You owe nothing for the visit.
- Call or text(407) 743-3060
- Service areaOrlando, FL and nearby
- State licensesCCC1337306 · CBC1266379
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