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Asphalt shingles are installed on roughly 80% of the homes we roof across the St. Louis metro — and for good reason. They hold up against Missouri’s April hail season, shed ice dam pressure better than tile or wood shake, and carry manufacturer warranties that can stretch to a lifetime when installed correctly. At Top Quality Exteriors, we install GAF Timberline, Owens Corning Duration, and CertainTeed Landmark shingles — products we’ve used on hundreds of roofs in Kirkwood, Wildwood, and Ladue.
There’s more to an asphalt shingle roof than the shingles themselves. Underlayment quality, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, proper drip edge installation, and ridge vent placement all determine whether a roof lasts 15 years or 30. We treat every component of the roofing system with equal care — not just the product visible from the street. If your current roof is aging or showing granule loss after a hailstorm, a proper roof inspection is the right first step before committing to replacement or filing an insurance claim with your carrier.
The two main categories of asphalt shingles — architectural and 3-tab — differ significantly in durability and wind resistance. Three-tab shingles are single-ply with a flat, uniform appearance. They cost less upfront and were the standard choice for decades, but their lifespan averages 15 to 20 years and wind resistance tops out at 60 mph — not reassuring against St. Louis summer storms that routinely produce 70-plus mph straight-line winds. Architectural shingles use laminated, dual-layer construction that creates a dimensional shadow line. They’re heavier, rated for 110 to 130 mph, and carry Lifetime manufacturer warranties on lines like GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration. For homeowners in Chesterfield, Ballwin, and Webster Groves, architectural shingles are almost always the smarter long-term investment. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles are worth discussing if your insurer offers a discount for IR-rated products. We also offer full roof replacement packages covering all flashings, drip edge, and ventilation.
A quality shingle roof depends as much on what goes under the shingles as on the product itself. Here’s our five-step process — from initial assessment through final cleanup — that ensures your new roof performs to manufacturer specification.
We walk every slope, check flashing at penetrations and valleys, probe for soft decking, and photograph granule loss. A written report is provided before any work is proposed.
We show options across GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed with warranty tier comparisons. We explain each tier so you know exactly what coverage you’re getting before work starts.
Our crew removes existing shingles and inspects the decking below. Rotted or structurally soft sheathing gets replaced before we proceed. We won’t shingle over a compromised deck.
We install ice and water shield at all eaves, valleys, and penetrations, then underlayment across the full deck. Drip edge goes per code, and all flashings are properly sealed.
We run a magnetic nail sweep, haul all debris the same day, and do a final walkthrough with you. We register your warranty and deliver all written documentation to you promptly.
A shingle’s warranty is only as good as the installation behind it. GAF’s System Plus and Lifetime warranties — and equivalent tiers from Owens Corning and CertainTeed — require certified contractor installation and proper accessory use. Cutting corners voids the warranty before the first winter. Our practices meet or exceed manufacturer specs, and we document accessory use on every project so your warranty is genuinely valid when you need it years from now.
Our crews are full-time employees trained on the standards for each product line we carry. The same team that starts your roof finishes it. We’ve replaced shingle roofs in Ladue, Creve Coeur, and Clayton where previous contractors installed shingles over wet decking or skipped ice and water shield at the eaves — warranty-voiding errors that surface as leaks years later. Our production manager inspects every completed roof before we call the job closed.
For a typical St. Louis home — a 2,000 sq ft ranch in Kirkwood or a two-story in Ballwin — a full architectural shingle replacement runs approximately $10,000–$16,000, depending on roof pitch, penetration count, decking condition, and shingle line selected. GAF Timberline HDZ with System Plus warranty accessories sits in the middle of that range for most homes. Impact-resistant Class 4 upgrades add $1,000–$2,500 but may offset that cost through homeowner’s insurance discounts — worth calling your carrier before finalizing materials.
Warranty tiers matter more than most homeowners realize. GAF’s standard Lifetime Limited covers defects, while System Plus extends workmanship coverage and adds full replacement value on defective materials. Owens Corning and CertainTeed have comparable structures. We explain all tiers clearly in your written estimate so you can compare options on paper before signing anything.
Every credential we carry is a commitment to quality, safety, and your peace of mind — on every project, in every state we serve.
