Orlando Asphalt Shingle Roof
A clean, durable GAF architectural shingle roof replacement for this Orlando home.
Affordable, Attractive, Built to Last
Our customer in Orlando replaced his old 4,500 sq ft shingle roof with a new, modern GAF Timberline HDZ shingle system, designed to withstand high winds and perform well in Florida's weather conditions.
These shingles provide reliable protection at a lower upfront cost, making them a popular choice for homeowners looking to replace a roof on a budget. Shingles also come in many colors, textures and architectural designs, and for this project the homeowner matched the new roof to his home's style and curb appeal. As a GAF Certified contractor, we registered an enhanced manufacturer warranty, all for one honest, all-inclusive price.
Learn About Shingle RoofsProject at a Glance
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Roof Type
- Asphalt Shingle
- Material
- GAF Timberline HDZ
- Approx. Size
- 4,500 sq ft
- Previous Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Scope
- Full roof replacement
- Service Area
- Central Florida
Down to the Deck, Done Right
A budget-friendly shingle roof still has to be installed like a system, so we started this 4,500-square-foot Orlando project with a complete tear-off of the old shingles and a careful inspection of everything underneath. As the crew cleared the field, the project's challenge came to light: a previous reroof had been nailed poorly, with shingle nails both overdriven through the mat and underdriven so they stood proud, which had let a few areas lift and leak over time. Worse, around an old plumbing vent we found a patch of soft, water-damaged decking where a failed pipe boot had been quietly leaking. We cut out and replaced the compromised sheathing, re-secured the surrounding deck, and brought the entire nailing pattern up to current Florida code with the correct fastener count and placement for our high-wind zone. We then installed a full synthetic underlayment, with a self-adhered membrane in the valleys and along the eaves for an extra layer of protection. Correcting that earlier workmanship before a single new shingle went down is exactly the kind of detail that separates a roof that simply looks new from one that will actually perform for decades.
What Does Tear-Off Day Actually Look Like?
A full crew on the roof, tarps below and a debris trailer in the driveway. It is the loudest, dustiest day of the job, and it is the one homeowners almost never see photographed.
The old shingles came off this Orlando home by hand. The crew worked the field in a line, stripping one plane down to bare plywood before moving to the next, so the roof was never sitting wide open any longer than the work required. Around the brick chimney, the skylights and the plumbing penetrations, the pace slows down on purpose. Those spots are where flashing meets a wall or a curb, and a roofing shovel swung with any confidence does damage that then has to be repaired. The same care went in above the screened pool enclosure at the back of the house. Debris went straight into the trailer parked at the garage instead of piling up in the beds and the grass, and magnetic sweepers went over the driveway and the lawn before the crew left for the day. Tear-off is also the point where a roof stops keeping secrets. It is how we found the earlier nailing problems and the soft decking described above, while there was still time to fix both properly. If you want the broader picture, here is how we handle a roof replacement in Orlando, and you can browse more completed roofing projects across Central Florida.
Want to See the Crew Work This Roof?
Here is the Orlando shingle replacement on video, filmed on site.
GAF Timberline HDZ, Installed as a System
With the deck repaired and properly prepared, we installed the home's new GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles, one of the best-selling and most wind-resistant shingles in the country. Working as a GAF Certified contractor, we built the roof as a complete system: starter strips along the eaves and rakes, the HDZ field shingles nailed in the reinforced nailing zone for maximum holding power, new pipe boots and vent flashing, and color-matched hip and ridge caps to finish the lines. Proper attic ventilation was confirmed so heat and moisture can escape, which helps the shingles reach their full service life in Florida's climate. The homeowner chose a color and architectural profile that complements the home's existing style and boosts its curb appeal, all at a price point well below metal or tile. Because the roof was installed by a certified crew to manufacturer specifications, we were able to register an enhanced GAF warranty that protects the homeowner well beyond a standard installation. After the final ridge cap was nailed, we ran magnetic sweepers across the property, cleared every scrap of debris, and inspected the finished roof with the homeowner, all for one honest, all-inclusive price.
A Closer Look
The finished roof first, then the tear-off and install behind it. Select any photo to view it full size.
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