Review the plan before roofing is removed
A shingle replacement should begin with an agreed scope and product selection. Ask which existing materials will be removed, how the property will be prepared, and who will be your contact. Confirm the process for decisions that arise after the roof is opened. This guide explains the questions a homeowner can ask at each stage; the installation itself should follow the project’s approved documents and applicable product instructions.
Ask how the concealed work will be documented
After removal, ask for an explanation of any findings that affect the scope. Have the contractor show what work is proposed for the deck and the next layers before they are concealed. Request the product names and photographs that will become part of your roof record.
- What deck conditions were found, and is approval needed for additional work?
- Which underlayment assembly is being installed?
- How are edges, penetrations, and transitions addressed in the plan?
- What is specified for starter, field, and ridge components?
- How is the ventilation plan being confirmed for this house?
Finish with a clear handoff
Ask the project contact to explain the completed work and any remaining inspection or follow-up items. Review cleanup from an agreed accessible location and request the care, product, and warranty documents. Keep the original scope and approved changes with the photographs. Understanding the sequence helps you follow the project without treating an online article as a set of universal fastening, overlap, or ventilation instructions.
Choose the shingle. Compare the whole system.
Architectural shingles form the visible surface of a layered roof. Compare the exact shingle alongside the starter, ridge products, underlayment and ventilation approach. A product’s impact classification or wind warranty describes specific tests or terms; it is not a promise that a home cannot suffer storm damage.
Separate package names from product names
Pinnacle’s Essential, Peace of Mind and Complete Protection packages identify Heritage, Titan XT and StormFighter FLEX shingles respectively. Use the written proposal to confirm the remaining components, scope and coverage. A package name does not independently establish warranty eligibility.
Read the supporting guidance: TAMKO Heritage product information · TAMKO Titan XT product information · TAMKO StormFighter FLEX product information · TAMKO application instructions and warranty documents
