Asphalt roof replacement in Fairfield County, CT is stronger and more secure when contractors go beyond the minimum building code. Sound Renovation installs six nails per shingle instead of four to improve wind resistance, increase roof stability, and help homeowners qualify for enhanced warranty coverage. It’s one more way we prioritize long-term protection over simply meeting the minimum requirements.
You Can Hear The Difference Between Our Roofs And Theirs
Code Says Four Nails Per Shingle. We Drive Six. Just Count The Bangs.
Every year, thousands of people need an asphalt roof replacement in Fairfield County, CT. Sooner or later, that figure will include you and your local home or business.
When the time comes, how can you tell if you’re working with a contractor committed to doing great work? There’s a telltale sign you may not know about: Just stand outside an in-progress project and listen to the “bangs.” Each one of these bangs represents another nail going into an asphalt shingle.
Local code says you need four nails per shingle. At Sound Renovation, we don’t think that’s good enough.
That’s why, when you pass one of our worksites, you’ll hear six bangs in a row, not just four. The two extra nails aren’t for show. They’re essential in providing you with greater wind protection and other key benefits.
The Four-Nail Minimum – Legal, But Just Barely Enough
Every contractor working in Fairfield County, CT must follow certain rules for legal asphalt roof replacement. These rules include a minimum number of nails per shingle.
Unless your building is in a designated high-wind area (over 110 mph), the minimum is four nails. In addition, each nail must:
- Be made from an approved metal like stainless or galvanized steel
- Meet minimum standards for shank and head size
- Sit flush with the shingle without cutting into it
- Connect firmly with the decking below
Like many building codes, these standards are a kind of trade-off. They’re good enough to provide an acceptable level of protection. However, they don’t maximize your protection or account for unusual weather events.
What Two Extra Nails Buy You
If local codes only require four nails per asphalt shingle, why would our veteran roofers add two more? As it turns out, there are some big benefits to this simple step.
Wind Resistance
Normal weather patterns are changing across the U.S. and across the world. Once uncommon events now happen much more often. That includes severe storms accompanied by high winds.
When two nails are added to your asphalt shingles, their wind resistance rises dramatically. Your risk of problems is reduced, even when winds reach 130 mph.
Shingle Adhesion
When they’re placed properly, six nails provide better shingle adhesion than just four. In other words, your shingles are more firmly connected to each other. Six nails are especially important for architectural shingles, which are thicker and heavier than other types of shingles.
Steep Roof Slopes
Does your roof have steep sections with a pitch of 4/12 or higher? If so, there’s a greater risk for shingle slippage due to the pull of gravity. With six shingles in place instead of four, it’s much easier to resist this downward pull.
Warranty Eligibility
All reputable shingle makers back their products with solid warranties. However, warranties can differ, even when they come from the same manufacturer. In some cases, adding two extra nails per shingle may qualify you for better wind damage coverage.
We’re Your Six-Nail Roofing Contractors
Six nails per asphalt shingle is the standard at Sound Renovation, not four. That’s true whether you need a roof repair or an entirely new roof.
Why do we go beyond code for every project? It’s not just the general benefits of adding two extra nails. It’s our company ethic of doing first-rate work that always chooses quality over speed.
Your peace of mind is just as important. We want you to know that, even in unexpected severe weather, your property is thoroughly protected.
And if your roof should ever fail? As GAF Master Elite contractors, we offer some of the best warranty packages anywhere. Your new shingles are protected for life. And the workmanship used to install those shingles is covered for a full 25 years.
Ready to experience a higher standard of roof replacement and repair? Contact Sound Renovation today for your free consultation. We’re always here to maximize your protection in any weather.
FAQs For Fairfield County, CT Asphalt Roofing Projects
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