Roofing contractor in Keller, TX
Keller grew from 4,156 residents in 1980 to 45,776 at the 2020 census.
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Most of Keller went up between 1980 and 2010, so many of its houses are on a second roof
Keller incorporated in 1955 and stayed small for another quarter century. The census then counted 4,156 people in 1980, 13,683 in 1990 and 27,345 in 2000, which means the bulk of the city's houses were built during three decades of steady subdivision growth.
Many roofs from the late 1980s and early 1990s were three-tab shingles expected to last somewhere around fifteen to twenty years, and North Texas hail seasons tend to cut that short. A house finished in 1992 has very likely had its original roof replaced at least once, and some have been reroofed twice after heavy storm years.
That history shows up when the next roof goes on. At some point a second layer may have been nailed over the first, and the decking underneath has been through thirty summers in a hot attic. Flashing around chimneys and walls is sometimes original to the house, and the attic ventilation may never have been brought up to date. A close inspection points out where those problems are likely before anyone starts tearing off shingles.
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Keller's mature trees are hard on the roofs beneath them
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Keller a Tree City USA for more than twenty years, and the older neighborhoods show it. Trees that went in as saplings when those streets opened now spread well over the rooflines.
Leaves and twigs pile up in the valleys, where two slopes meet and the most water runs. A packed valley holds moisture against the shingles and forces rainwater sideways beneath them in a downpour, while the gutter at the bottom clogs and spills over onto the fascia board.
Shade brings its own trouble. A north-facing slope under a heavy canopy stays damp for days after rain, which is where moss and dark algae streaks take hold first. In a spring storm those same trees drop limbs, and a heavy branch can crack shingles or break through the decking on a day with no hail at all.
Texas law limits how far a Keller HOA can go against hail-resistant shingles
Plenty of Keller subdivisions have an HOA with an architectural committee that wants to approve the shingle line and color before a reroof begins. Get that approval in writing ahead of the install date so there is nothing to dispute once the roof is finished.
Section 202.011 of the Texas Property Code restricts those rules. An association generally cannot prohibit shingles designed mainly to resist wind and hail when the shingles resemble the ones already allowed in the subdivision, are at least as durable, and match the look of the surrounding homes.
This matters for your wallet because many Texas insurers offer a premium discount on homes with a Class 4 impact-resistant roof. Ask your agent what the discount would be on your policy before choosing a product, then bring the manufacturer's product sheet to the committee.
A Keller roof replacement falls under the city's permit rules
The City of Keller requires a building permit for work that alters or repairs a structure, and replacing a roof counts. When you compare bids, ask each roofer how the permit and the city inspection will be handled.
We are a family-owned roofing company based in neighboring Haslet, and we offer free roof inspections to Keller homeowners. We also install gutters, which on a lot shaded by big trees are often worn out by the time the roof is.
FAQs
Roofing contractor in Keller, answered
My Keller home still has its original roof from the 1990s. Is it time to replace it?
It is overdue for a close look. Thirty years of North Texas summers is past what most shingles from that era were built to handle, even when the roof looks intact from the street. A free inspection will show whether it can hold on a while longer or needs replacing, so call (817) 720-6465.
Should I trim my trees before getting a new roof?
Yes, if branches hang over the roof. Overhanging limbs get in the way of the tear-off and keep dropping debris on the new shingles, so have them cut back from the roofline before the install date. Keep them clear afterward too, since a branch rubbing in the wind slowly wears through shingles.
Can my Keller HOA stop me from installing impact-resistant shingles?
Generally not. Texas Property Code section 202.011 protects wind and hail resistant shingles as long as they resemble what is already approved in the neighborhood and fit the look of nearby homes. The HOA can still review the product and color, so submit your request before work starts.
What are the black streaks on the shady side of my roof?
Usually a type of algae that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and grows where the roof stays damp. The streaks are mostly cosmetic. Moss is the bigger concern, because it holds water against the shingles and can lift their edges, so have a mossy slope inspected before it turns into a leak.
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