Frequently Asked Questions

Class 4 is the highest rating under the UL 2218 test, where a 2-inch steel ball is dropped on the shingle without cracking it. Many Missouri insurers offer premium discounts for Class 4 roofs, so ask your agent before choosing materials.

The National Weather Service ranks April and May as the most active hail months here, with damaging wind peaking in June. Impact-rated shingles, 6-nail installation, sealed starter courses, and properly fastened flashing all matter more in the Ozarks than in calmer climates.

The 2018 International Residential Code adopted by Springfield requires 1 square foot of net free vent area per 150 square feet of attic floor, or 1 per 300 with balanced intake and exhaust. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from below and shortens their life.

Lighter shingles and reflective metal finishes absorb less solar heat, which lowers attic temperatures during Springfield summers that average near 90 degrees in July. Darker colors hold more warmth in winter but tend to age faster on south-facing slopes.

A manufacturer warranty covers defects in the shingles or membrane themselves. A workmanship warranty covers installation errors such as poor flashing or nailing. Our IKO and Owens Corning certifications let us offer extended manufacturer coverage, and we back our own installation separately.

Many manufacturer warranties transfer once to a new owner if the transfer is registered within a set window, often 60 days after closing. Workmanship warranties vary by contractor. Keep your installation paperwork, since buyers and inspectors in Springfield routinely ask for it.

Springfield's roofing bulletin does not require a permit for roof repair, replacement, or recover. A permit is needed only when structural framing is altered or more than 32 contiguous square feet of deck sheathing is replaced during the project.

The city's roofing bulletin states that ice barriers are not required because Springfield has no history of the ice damming conditions the code targets. Southern Precision Homes still recommends self-adhering membrane in valleys and around penetrations on Springfield, MO roofs as added protection.

Springfield allows a roof recover over only one existing layer, so two layers is the maximum. We generally recommend a full tear-off instead, because an overlay hides rotten decking, adds weight, and usually voids the shingle manufacturer's warranty.

Pitch is the rise in inches over every 12 inches of run. Asphalt shingles need at least a 2:12 slope, and anything between 2:12 and 4:12 requires double underlayment under Springfield's code. Flatter roofs call for TPO, EPDM, or modified bitumen membranes.

Yes. Most residential projects finish in a single day, and the main disruptions are noise and vibration from tear-off and nailing. Move vehicles out of the driveway, take fragile items off walls, and keep pets and children indoors while the crew works.

Watch for uneven shingle lines, exposed nail heads, missing drip edge, flashing sealed with caulk instead of properly lapped metal, reused old vents, and debris left in gutters. A good crew also photographs the deck and underlayment before the shingles go on.

Yes, for any work paid through a property insurance claim. Missouri statute 407.725 lets homeowners cancel within 5 business days of a written claim denial, and the contract must carry that notice in bold type along with a detachable cancellation form.

No. The same Missouri statute prohibits any contractor from advertising, promising, or rebating any portion of an insurance deductible. A roofer who offers to cover your deductible is breaking the law and giving you a reason to question everything else in the estimate.

Have the roof inspected each spring and fall, clean gutters twice a year, trim branches back at least 6 feet, replace cracked pipe boots promptly, and keep attic ventilation clear. Catching a lifted shingle early costs far less than repairing a rotted deck.