Architectural shingles cost $4.25 to $7.50 per square foot installed in the St. Louis market in 2026, compared to $3.50 to $4.75 for 3-tab shingles. On a typical 2,000 square foot roof, the upgrade adds $2,000 to $4,000 to the project cost. But architectural shingles last 25 to 30 years versus 15 to 20 for…
The best time to replace a roof in St. Louis is late September through mid-November. Daytime temperatures in the 50 to 70 degree Fahrenheit range are ideal for asphalt shingle installation because the adhesive seal strips activate properly without shingles becoming too soft to handle. Contractor schedules are slightly less compressed than peak summer, lead…
GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed manufacture more than 80% of the asphalt shingles installed on American homes. If you are getting a new roof in St. Louis in 2026, your shingles almost certainly come from one of these three companies. Here is the honest truth most roofing websites will not tell you: the performance gap…
Not every roof leak starts with a storm. In fact, some of the most damaging leaks in St. Louis homes have nothing to do with wind, hail, or rain. Attic condensation, failed pipe boots, cracked flashing, HVAC condensate line failures, and plumbing leaks can all produce ceiling stains, dripping water, and attic moisture that look…
A roof replacement in the St. Louis market costs $8,500 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles in 2026. If you close on a home with a failing roof, that expense lands on top of your down payment, closing costs, and moving expenses on day one. A general home inspector spends 15 to 20 minutes looking…
Improper attic ventilation is the number one reason roofing manufacturers deny warranty claims, according to RoofVista’s 2026 industry analysis. It is also the most common hidden cause of premature roof failure in St. Louis homes, particularly those built before 2000 when ventilation standards were less stringent. When your attic cannot breathe, summer temperatures against the…
The outside of a new roof can look fine from the street while hiding installation errors that will cost thousands to fix within 2 to 5 years. Reused flashing, missing drip edge, skipped underlayment, improper nailing, and no ventilation assessment are the five most common corner cuts St. Louis homeowners encounter, and none of them…
If your roof is more than 10 years old and you are considering solar panels, replace the roof first. Solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years. If your roof has 10 or fewer years left, you will need to remove the panels, replace the roof, and reinstall the panels mid-life, which costs…
Every roof replacement comes with two separate warranties: a manufacturer warranty on the shingles (typically 25 to 50 years, often prorated after 10 to 15 years) and a workmanship warranty from the contractor who installed them (typically 2 to 10 years, non-prorated). Most St. Louis homeowners do not know these are different coverages with different…
If your roof is leaking right now, do these three things first: place a bucket under the drip, move electronics and furniture away from the water, and turn off electricity to any room where water is near light fixtures or outlets. Do not get on the roof. Mold can begin growing within 24 to 48…
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