New Roofs, Replacing Roofs, and Roof Repair

Summit Roofing Contractors is pleased to provide you with the following new roof information as part of our ongoing effort to educate our home and building customers about new roofing, roof replacing, and roofing contractors. We hope this information will make you a more knowledgeable consumer and, when the time comes, a smart roof system buyer.

Summit Roofing Contractors is pleased to provide you with the following new roof information as part of our ongoing effort to educate our home and building customers about new roofing, roof replacing, and roofing contractors. We hope this information will make you a more knowledgeable consumer and, when the time comes, a smart roof system buyer.

To re-roof your property requires a significant investment, and we want to help you get a quality new roof system, at a fair price, from a professional roofing contractor.

To get a free estimate on a new roof or roof repair, call 703-368-7483, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

What do I need to know about roof replacement?

  You can reasonably expect your roof to last 20 years or more....

	Granule Loss New roofs begin aging immediately. The shingles are still “curing.” They lose a noticeable amount of granules after a short exposure to sun and weather.
	Curling, Blistering Temperature changes cause shingles to curl—especially in cold weather. Heat can cause blistering.
	Cracking, Staining, Failure Algae causes dark brown or black streaks. As shingles become more brittle they can crack. Wind, hail and heavy rain can cause failure.
	Bald Shingles It is time to replace the shingles when black asphalt shows because most of the granules have been washed away.
	Open Blisters An open blister means that the shingle will continue to get worse. Replace quickly to prevent water getting under the shingle and doing more damage.
	Ice Dams Snow and ice become trapped on the roof. Improper ventilation in the attic causes the heat from the house to melt the snow and ice next to the shingles and water backs up under the ice dam and soaks through the roof to cause damage.