Asphalt shingle roofing — the most popular Canadian roof — installed and repaired to last.
What shingle roofing involves
Asphalt shingles are the most popular roof in Canada for good reason: a strong balance of cost, performance and choice. We install architectural (laminate) shingles with an ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, a breathable underlayment, and proper ventilation so the shingles reach their rated life. We also repair shingle roofs — replacing wind-damaged or missing tabs and renewing flashing.
What's included
- Architectural asphalt shingles
- Ice-and-water shield at eaves
- Colour and grade options
- Free written quote
Built for the Canadian climate
Colour and grade options let you match the home and your budget, and quality shingles carry strong manufacturer warranties on top of our workmanship guarantee. Across Canada, snow load, ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on roofs, so we detail every job for the weather it will actually face. We install architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles to the manufacturer's wind-rating and nailing specification, which is exactly what keeps the product warranty valid through the wind events a Canadian roof has to survive.
Choosing the right asphalt shingle
Asphalt shingles come in two main grades. Three-tab shingles are flat and economical; architectural (laminate) shingles are thicker, carry higher wind ratings, last longer, and give the roof a dimensional look. For most Canadian homes the architectural shingle is the better long-term value, and it is what we recommend unless budget or a heritage match calls for three-tab. Colour choice also affects how the roof reads against the home.
Our shingle roofing process
Whether installing new or re-roofing, we build the system the shingle warranty depends on: ice-and-water shield at the eaves and in the valleys, a breathable synthetic underlayment, drip edge, correct nailing to the manufacturer's wind specification, and balanced ventilation. Shortcuts on any of these are the most common reason a shingle roof fails early — and the most common reason a warranty claim is denied.
Repairing an existing shingle roof
Not every shingle problem needs a full roof. Wind-lifted tabs, a handful of missing shingles, or flashing that has pulled away can often be repaired, extending the roof's life until a planned replacement. We will tell you when a repair is the smart move and when the roof has reached the point where replacement is the better value.
How long an asphalt shingle roof lasts
A quality architectural shingle roof, properly installed and ventilated, typically serves 20 to 30 years in the Canadian climate. The biggest factors in reaching the high end of that range are correct installation, balanced attic ventilation, and keeping the roof clear of trapped debris and overhanging branches. We install to the manufacturer's specification and size the ventilation correctly, because a shingle roof that overheats from below ages from the inside out long before the surface wears.
Repair, re-roof, or replace
When a shingle roof shows its age you have three paths, and the right one depends on its condition. Isolated damage is a repair. A single-layer roof that is worn but whose deck is sound can sometimes be re-roofed. A roof with multiple layers, soft decking or widespread failure needs a full tear-off and replacement. We inspect first and give you the honest read, because recommending more work than the roof needs is as wrong as patching a roof that is past saving.
Getting the most life from an asphalt shingle roof
Asphalt shingles remain the most popular Canadian roof because they balance cost, choice and performance better than any alternative — but how long they last depends far more on the installation than on the shingle itself. A quality architectural shingle rated for 25 or 30 years only reaches that life if the roof beneath it is built right: ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, a breathable underlayment, correct nailing to the manufacturer's wind specification, and balanced ventilation so the shingles do not cook from below. Overheated attics and trapped moisture age shingles from the inside out, curling and cracking them years before the surface would otherwise wear. We install to specification on every job because that is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid and the roof on the house. Colour and grade options let you match the home and your budget, and quality shingles carry strong manufacturer warranties on top of our workmanship guarantee. When the time comes, we will also tell you honestly whether a repair, a re-roof, or a full replacement is the right value for the roof's actual condition.
The roof most Canadian homes wear
Asphalt shingles cover the majority of Canadian houses, and for most homeowners they remain the practical choice — affordable, available in every colour and grade, and proven across our climate when installed properly. We install and repair shingle roofs on single-family homes, townhouses and small commercial buildings, always to the manufacturer's specification, so the roof reaches the life the shingle was rated for rather than failing early from a shortcut beneath it.
Get a free written quote
Every shingle roofing project starts with a free, no-obligation written quote based on a real inspection of your roof. We confirm the scope, materials and price before any work begins, and back the work with a workmanship warranty.