Lifetime-warrantied roofing systems with full ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, and balanced attic ventilation — backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Asphalt is the right roofing material for the vast majority of Central New York homes. It handles freeze-thaw cycling well, accepts ice and water shield underlayment, can be installed in cold temperatures during shoulder seasons, and — critically — is repairable if a tree limb takes out a section.
The catch is that the roof's performance has very little to do with the shingle itself and almost everything to do with what is underneath it. A premium shingle installed without proper ice and water shield will fail on a Syracuse home. A mid-grade shingle installed with full eave protection, balanced ventilation, and correct nail placement will last 25+ years.
Our installation focuses on the parts of the roof that fail first: the eaves, the valleys, the flashing, and the ventilation.
Itemized written quote within 48 hours of your on-site visit.
Owens Corning vets fewer than 1% of roofing contractors nationally for its Preferred and Platinum designations. Certification requires verified licensing, insurance, and credit, plus continuing education on their installation systems.
For homeowners, the practical benefit is access to the Preferred Protection limited lifetime warranty — covering material defects and extended workmanship that non-certified contractors cannot offer. The Total Protection Roofing System integrates underlayment, ventilation, and shingles into a single warranty rather than a patchwork of separate coverages.
Top 1% nationally
Vetted licensing, insurance & credit
Preferred Protection
Extended labor & tear-off coverage
Total Protection System
Underlayment + vent + shingle = one warranty
Continuing education
Verified install training every year
We never steer homeowners toward more expensive lines than they need.
The workhorse for Central New York
Architectural laminated shingle with SureNail strip for a 130 mph wind warranty. Lifetime limited warranty. Roughly 20 colors available. Most common choice for homeowners replacing 3-tab or older architectural roofs.
Class 4 impact-resistant
Recommended for hail-prone areas, homes over 25 feet tall, and properties with significant tree exposure. Some NY homeowners insurance policies provide a discount for Class 4 roofs.
The look of cedar shake or slate
Heavier weight (~380 lbs/square vs. 240 for standard Duration), deeper shadow lines, and an upgraded warranty. Typically recommended on higher-value homes in Sedgwick, Strathmore, and Fayetteville-Manlius.
Tarp landscaping, place magnetic nail sweepers around the perimeter, protect HVAC condensers and pool equipment.
Remove all existing layers down to the deck. We do not install over existing shingles, even when code permits it.
Soft, rotted, or delaminated decking replaced with new 1/2" CDX plywood. Every replaced sheet documented with photos.
Aluminum drip edge installed at all eaves and rakes, color-matched to the roof.
Self-adhering membrane at all eaves (24"+ past interior wall line), valleys, penetrations, and rake edges. Low-pitch sections get full coverage.
No felt paper. Synthetic is lighter, tear-resistant, walks safer, and stays in place if exposed to weather mid-job.
Manufacturer-spec starter strip at all eaves and rakes — not cut-down architectural shingles, which voids many wind warranties.
Six nails per shingle (high-wind pattern), placed in the SureNail strip. Hand-nail in sensitive areas, calibrated coil nailers elsewhere.
New metal-flange pipe boots, new step flashing at walls, re-flash chimneys with new step and counter-flashing. No reused flashing.
Continuous ridge vent (sized to attic intake), capped with manufacturer hip and ridge shingles for warranty compliance.
Final step: thorough cleanup. Magnetic nail sweepers across every walkable surface twice. All debris hauled the same day.
A new roof installed over a poorly ventilated attic will fail prematurely. In Syracuse, the consequences include ice dams every winter, blistered shingles in summer, and shingle warranty voidance.
We assess existing intake (soffit) and exhaust (ridge or gable) ventilation as part of every estimate. The standard target: 1 sq ft of net free vent area per 300 sq ft of attic floor, balanced 50/50 between intake and exhaust. If your current ventilation is inadequate, we quote the upgrade as a line item — never silently install over a problem.
Limited lifetime material warranty. Eligible installations qualify for Preferred Protection upgrade extending labor and tear-off coverage.
10 years on installation defects, leaks attributable to our work, and flashing. Transferable once to a future homeowner.
Up to 130 mph wind warranty on Duration line shingles installed to specification.
10-year algae resistance on shingles with StreakGuard technology.
All warranty documentation provided in writing at job completion, with a final invoice noting shingle line, color, and lot number installed.
Most full replacements on standard 1,800–2,400 sq ft Syracuse homes fall in the $11,000 to $22,000 range. Variables that move the price:
| Cost Driver | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Square footage & pitch | Variable | Steep roofs require more labor and safety equipment |
| Layer removal (2-layer tear-off) | +$500–$1,200 | Adds disposal and labor time |
| Decking replacement | $80–$120 / sheet | Billed only as needed, documented with photos |
| Ventilation upgrades | +$400–$1,500 | Ridge vent install or correcting blocked soffit intake |
| Skylights / chimneys / complex flashing | Variable | Each adds labor and material |
| Shingle line upgrade | +$1,500–$4,000 | Duration Storm or designer vs. standard Duration |
Every estimate is itemized, in writing, and good for 60 days. No high-pressure same-day discounts.
Owens Corning trained, OSHA fall-protection certified. Personally walks every job before installation begins to confirm scope, ventilation plan, and material delivery.
HAAG-certified residential damage inspector. Manages crew quality, conducts the post-installation final walkthrough, and handles warranty registrations directly with Owens Corning.
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Estimates are typically scheduled within 3–5 business days and take about 45 minutes on site. You receive a written quote within 48 hours.
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