Certified GAF shingle installer
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
for Rockwall-Area Homes
Most roofs in North Texas are shingle roofs, and for good reason. We install GAF shingle systems, fix the ones storms have chewed up, and tell you straight whether yours has years left. Free inspection, zero pressure.
Everything is better with Bacon.
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Certified GAF Installer
Two 10-Year Warranties
Free Inspections
Family-Owned Since 1995
Asphalt shingles
The Roof On Most Texas Houses, And Why It Earned That
Walk any street in Rockwall or Rowlett and count the roofs. Nearly all of them are asphalt shingle, because shingles cost less than the alternatives, go on quickly, and can be repaired one section at a time. We have been putting them on North Texas homes since 1995.
Not all shingles are alike, though. The old flat three-tab kind is a single layer, light and quick to blow off. Architectural, or laminated, shingles bond two layers together, so they are heavier, hold up better in wind, and give the roof that shadowed, dimensional look. Impact-rated versions go a step further for homeowners tired of hail.
As a Certified GAF installer, we put shingles on as a matched system: underlayment, leak barrier at valleys and penetrations, starter strip, ridge vent, and ridge caps. Building it that way is what qualifies the roof for 10-year GAF Systems Plus coverage on the materials.
What goes wrong with shingles
How A Shingle Roof Wears Out In Texas
A shingle is asphalt over a fiberglass mat, topped with ceramic granules that shield the asphalt from the sun. Nearly every shingle problem is some version of that sandwich coming apart: granules knocked loose, asphalt cooked brittle, or the seal strip that holds each tab down letting go. This is what we check on every shingle roof.
- Granule loss. Bare black patches on the roof and a gritty pile at the downspouts mean the asphalt is exposed. Once the sun reaches it directly, the shingle ages fast.
- Hail bruises. A hailstone can crack the mat without breaking the surface. You find it by hand, pressing for soft spots, and by the dark circles where granules got knocked off.
- Unsealed or creased tabs. Strong gusts lift tabs that never bonded properly. A tab that has been folded back leaves a crease line, and it will not lie flat or seal again.
- Blistering and curling. A hot, poorly vented attic bakes shingles from below. Edges cup, corners curl, and the roof ages years ahead of its rating.
- Exposed nails and tired pipe boots. Nails set too high or pushed up by a shifting deck, and rubber pipe collars that crack in the sun, are small fixes that cause big ceiling stains.
A shingle job, start to finish
How We Put A Shingle Roof On
Most of what makes a shingle roof last is hidden once it is finished. These are the steps, including the ones under the shingles that decide how long yours will go.
1
Free Inspection
We check the shingles, look at the decking from the attic, and test the ventilation, photographing all of it so you see what we see.
2
Written Estimate
Shingle line, color, and every accessory listed in writing. That price stands unless rotten decking turns up under the old layer.
3
Color & Ordering
You pick a color from real samples, ideally held up against your brick. We order the full system and set your date.
4
Tear-Off & Install
Old shingles come off down to the deck. Bad boards are replaced, then underlayment, leak barrier, starter, shingles, and ridge go on in order.
5
Cleanup & Walkthrough
A rolling magnet goes over the lawn and driveway for nails. Before we leave, you get a tour of the new roof and the GAF warranty gets registered.
Is shingle right?
When Shingles Are The Right Call, And When Not
Shingles are the sensible default for most North Texas houses, but not for every roof or every owner. This is how we weigh it with you at the kitchen table.
Shingles make sense when…
- You want solid protection at the lowest installed cost of any steep-slope material.
- Your roof has a normal pitch and the house was framed for a standard roof weight.
- You may sell within ten or fifteen years, so paying more for a longer-lived material buys you little.
- You like having quick, affordable repairs to one slope as an option after a storm.
Usually a one- or two-day job on a typical house.
Look at another material when…
- The roof is low-slope. Shingles need enough pitch to shed water, and flat sections need a membrane.
- You plan to stay for decades and would rather buy one long-lived roof than two shingle roofs.
- Hail keeps finding your street and you are tired of replacing the whole roof every few years.
- The house was designed around tile or metal, and shingles would look out of place.
We will walk you through metal and tile side by side.
There is no wrong material here, only a wrong fit. If shingles suit your house and your plans, we will say so. If something else would serve you better, we will show you why instead of steering you toward whatever is easiest for us.
Shingles already on the lawn?
If wind peeled back a section or a leak just started, call now. We can tarp the open area quickly and book the proper repair once it dries out.
Hail and shingles
Hail Claims On Shingle Roofs, Explained
Shingles take hail harder than most roofing materials, so plenty of our shingle work begins after a storm. We help you navigate the process. We are roofers, not adjusters or attorneys, so our side of the conversation is the scope of work on the roof, never what your policy says.
- Damage found by hand, not from the ladder. We mark hail hits on each slope, photograph them with a scale for reference, and check soft metals like vents and gutters for matching dents.
- Contractor of record. With us in that role, your adjuster can work through us. We meet them on the roof so the inspection covers every slope, not just the one facing the street.
- Code and the manufacturer’s instructions. A correct shingle repair can require items like drip edge, starter strip, or new underlayment. We point to the requirement rather than argue opinion, and file a supplement if the scope misses something.
- An honest read. Granule wear from age is not hail damage. If what we see would not support a claim, we tell you that plainly.
What We Document On A Shingle Roof
Photos, measurements, facts.
Hits per slopeDate of lossSoft-metal dentsCode itemsGAF instructionsWritten scope
Other options
If Shingles Are Not The Fit
Shingles are one of several roofs we install. These are the alternatives we usually weigh them against, and the kind of house each one suits best.
Standing Seam Metal
Costs more up front and lasts far longer. Panels lock together over hidden clips and shrug off hail that would ruin shingles, though big stones can dent them.
Clay & Concrete Tile
Heavy, long-lived, and at home on Mediterranean and Spanish-style houses. It needs a frame built for the weight and a crew that knows where to step.
TPO & Roof Coatings
Low-slope porches, additions, and flat patio covers need a membrane or a coating. Water sits too long on a shallow pitch for shingles to do their job.
What Backs A Bacon Shingle Roof
10-Year GAF Systems Plus
Covers the GAF materials. It can be transferred once, free, to the next owner.
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
Ours, and it covers the install: how every nail was driven and every piece of flashing was set.
A Price That Holds
Your written number only changes if we find rotted decking once the shingles are off.
Local since 1995
Close Enough To Come Back
A shingle warranty is only as good as the company still answering the phone when you need it. Bacon Roofing is family-owned, has worked the Rockwall market since 1995, and keeps its office in Rowlett, just across the bridge. Look for the truck with the pig on it.
We install and repair shingle roofs in Rockwall and Rowlett, plus Heath, Garland, Mesquite, Sachse, Wylie, Fate, Royse City, Forney, Sunnyvale, and other towns within about an hour of home. Unsure whether your address counts? Call us and ask.
Everything is better with Bacon.
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Asphalt Shingle FAQs
How long will an asphalt shingle roof last in North Texas?
Usually somewhere around twenty to thirty years, though it varies a lot. Attic ventilation, shingle quality, and how many hailstorms the roof sits through matter more than the label. A hot, unvented attic can take years off any shingle.
Are architectural shingles worth it over three-tab?
For nearly every house, yes. Architectural shingles are thicker, stand up better to wind, and give the roof more depth. Three-tab is hard to justify on a full replacement now and mostly gets used for small patches that have to blend with an older roof. We bring samples of both so you can see the difference before deciding.
Do impact-resistant shingles stop hail damage?
They reduce it; they do not make a roof hail-proof. Impact-rated shingles are tested to take harder hits before the mat cracks, which helps in a hail market like ours. Big enough hail will still damage them.
Will you work with my insurance company?
We help you navigate the process. Once we are your contractor of record, the adjuster can talk to us directly. We join the inspection on the roof, supply dated photos of each damaged slope, and keep our part of the conversation to scope of work, code, and GAF’s installation instructions. We are roofers, not adjusters or attorneys, so questions about your policy go to your agent.
What warranty comes with a shingle roof?
Two, each lasting ten years. GAF Systems Plus covers the materials and can pass to a buyer one time without a fee. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation itself.
Can you just repair a few shingles?
Often, yes. Wind-lifted sections, a cracked pipe boot, or a few missing tabs are routine fixes. Matching the color on an older, faded roof is the hard part, and we will tell you how close we can get.
How should I maintain my shingle roof?
Keep gutters clear so water and loose granules drain away, trim branches that rub the surface, and have the roof checked after any serious hailstorm. Catching a lifted tab or a split boot early keeps it a small repair.
Do you only install GAF shingles?
We are a Certified GAF installer, and most of our shingle roofs go on as a full GAF system so the Systems Plus warranty applies.
Contact Bacon Roofing
Find Out What Your Shingles Have Left
Whether you are chasing a leak, wondering about last spring’s hail, or looking at a roof that has gone gray and gritty, tell us what you have noticed. We will book a free inspection, show you the photos, and put any needed work in a written estimate. If water is coming in tonight, phone us instead.
Phone
Office
8126 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 13
Rowlett, TX 75088
Warranties
10-year GAF Systems Plus, plus a 10-year workmanship warranty.
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