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    Asphalt Shingles Roofing System

    Protect your property with an Asphalt Shingles Roofing System, designed for sloped roofs that need affordable, attractive, and reliable protection. It offers weather resistance, easy repairs, style options, and lasting value for homes and light commercial buildings year-round.
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    Markit Roofing

    Protect your home with an asphalt shingles roofing system that sheds Alberta rain, snow, and hail while adding curb appeal. Layered over quality underlayment and nailed to spec, expertly installed shingles give sloped roofs decades of dependable, good-looking protection.

    At Markit Roofing, we provide professional asphalt shingles roofing system installations for houses, townhomes, and light commercial buildings with pitched roofs. Asphalt shingles are individual overlapping tabs built on a fiberglass or organic mat, coated in weatherproof asphalt and topped with mineral granules that guard against UV and impact. They shed water by slope rather than sealing a flat deck, which makes them the go-to choice for steep residential roofs.

    Our crews handle new roofs and full replacements from tear-off to cleanup, laying ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, nailing each shingle to the manufacturer's pattern, and matching ridge caps and flashing for a finish that lasts. We size ventilation and underlayment for Alberta winters, so your roof stays sound through freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snow.

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    Asphalt Shingles

    What is an Asphalt Shingle Roofing System?

    An asphalt shingles roofing system covers a sloped roof with rows of overlapping shingles, each made of a fiberglass or organic base saturated in asphalt and surfaced with ceramic-coated granules that shield the asphalt from sunlight. The shingles are nailed to a solid deck over an underlayment layer, and they overlap so water runs downslope from course to course rather than being sealed against a flat surface, as a membrane is. It is the material that dominates North American housing for good reason, offering proven protection at a price most homeowners can plan for.

    • Granule-Surfaced Asphalt Shingles
    • Fiberglass Mat Reinforcement
    • Nailed Over Roof Underlayment
    • Built For Sloped Residential Roofs
    Homeowners choose asphalt shingles because they balance a low installed cost with solid weather protection and a wide range of colors, textures, and profiles to match any house style. They install faster than most other roof types, repair easily one shingle at a time without touching the rest of the roof, and suit almost any pitched roof from a simple gable to a complex multi-valley design. With good attic ventilation, proper underlayment, and clean flashing, a quality shingle roof serves a home reliably for many years across changing Alberta seasons.

    Types of Asphalt Shingles Roofing Systems

    Asphalt shingles come in several grades that differ in thickness, layering, warranty length, and wind rating. The right pick depends on your roof pitch, your budget, the look you want, and how much wind and hail your property faces through the year. Heavier laminated shingles cost more up front but shrug off storms far better, so the choice comes down to balancing appearance, exposure, and long-term value for your home.

    • Three-Tab Asphalt Shingles
    • Architectural Laminate Shingles
    • Dimensional Designer Shingles
    • Impact-Resistant Class 4 Shingles
    • Cool-Roof Reflective Shingles
    Three-tab shingles are the flat, economical option for straightforward roofs, while architectural and dimensional shingles add depth, longer warranties, and higher wind ratings. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles are worth considering in Alberta’s hail belt, and reflective shingles help cut summer heat gain. A roofer should confirm the best grade after inspecting your roof’s slope and exposure.

    Our Process

    Asphalt Shingles

    Roof Inspection and Planning

    Every shingle job starts on the roof, where we assess the pitch, the condition of the existing shingles and decking, and the state of the flashing, valleys, vents, and eaves. We look for curling, missing tabs, granule loss, soft sheathing, and past leak stains in the attic, since what lies beneath the old shingles often decides the scope of the work.

    From there we plan the replacement around your home, the roof’s exposure, and your budget. That shapes the shingle grade, underlayment choice, and ventilation upgrades we recommend, so the finished roof performs through Alberta’s snow loads and summer storms rather than just looking good on day one.

    Asphalt Shingles

    Surface Preparation

    Once the plan is set, we strip the old roof down to a clean, sound deck, because shingles only perform when the surface beneath them is solid and even. We replace any rotted or delaminated sheathing, refasten loose boards, then roll out underlayment and lay self-adhering ice-and-water shield along the eaves, valleys, and around every penetration where ice dams tend to form.

    We also check and correct attic ventilation and starter-course detailing at this stage, since trapped heat and moisture shorten shingle life from below. A dry, level, well-vented deck protects both the warranty and the roof’s ability to shed water for its full service life.

    Asphalt Shingles

    Asphalt Shingles Installation and Review

    With the deck prepared, we set the starter strip and nail each shingle course by course up the slope, following the manufacturer’s nailing pattern and offset so the tabs lock and the seams stagger. Valleys, step flashing, chimney and vent boots, and ridge caps get careful detailing, since these transitions are where most shingle roofs eventually leak.

    When the field is complete, we walk the entire roof to check nail placement, alignment, and flashing seals, correcting anything that falls short of spec before we clean up and run a magnet sweep for stray nails. You get straightforward care guidance, and a shingle roof asks little beyond seasonal gutter clearing and a yearly look after storms.

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    What can you expect from Markit Roofing?

    Pick Markit Roofing for a shingle roof, and you get certified crews who nail to manufacturer spec, protect your landscaping and gutters, and leave the site clean. We keep you posted from the first tear-off to the final magnet sweep, and we back the finished roof with warranties that stand behind both the materials and our own artistry.

    • Clear scheduling and tidy, protected work areas around your home.
    • Precise nailing and flashing checked before the crew leaves.
    • Manufacturer and labor warranties you can rely on.

    Durable

    A well-installed asphalt shingle roof typically lasts 15 to 30 years, with architectural and Class 4 shingles reaching the upper end. The granule surface guards the asphalt from UV, and quality flashing keeps water out at every transition.

    Safe

    Most asphalt shingles carry Class A fire ratings and wind ratings up to 110 to 130 mph when nailed correctly. Impact-resistant grades hold up better to Alberta hail, lowering the risk of storm punctures and interior leaks.

    Dependable

    We install according to certified procedures, inspect every valley and flashing, and back the roof with solid warranties, so your shingles keep shedding water and protecting the home season after season.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Most shingle roofs serve 15 to 30 years, with three-tab at the lower end and architectural or impact-resistant shingles lasting longer when properly installed and ventilated.

    <p>Three-tab shingles are a single flat layer and cost less, while architectural shingles are laminated for a thicker, dimensional look, longer warranties, and higher wind resistance.</p>

    <p>A full tear-off is usually best, since it lets us inspect and repair the deck and lay fresh underlayment. An overlay is only appropriate on a sound single-layer roof.</p>

    Yes, especially impact-resistant Class 4 shingles paired with ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, which together handle hail impact and guard against ice dam leaks.

    Keep gutters clear, check for lifted or missing shingles after major storms, and book a yearly inspection so small flashing or granule issues are caught before they leak.

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