Asphalt shingles remain the most popular residential roofing material in CO for good reason. Architectural shingles — also called dimensional or laminated shingles — provide a thicker, textured profile that mimics wood shake or slate. Cotopaxi Roofing & Maintenance installs asphalt shingle roofing throughout Cotopaxi, from three-tab to premium designer shingles.
Every shingle roof starts with the layers beneath the shingles. Synthetic underlayment rolls across the entire roof deck as the primary waterproof barrier. Ice-and-water shield goes down in the valleys, along the eaves, and around every penetration — chimney flashing, pipe boots, vent boots. Drip edge along every eave and rake directs water into the gutters instead of behind the fascia.
Our Shingle Roofing Process
Shingle Selection
Free on-site inspection. We measure, assess your roof deck condition, and walk you through architectural vs. three-tab shingles with realistic pricing. No pressure, just facts.
Old Roof Removal
Old roof stripped to bare deck. We inspect the plywood or OSB sheathing for structural integrity, replace any compromised boards, and prep a clean, solid substrate for the new underlayment and shingles.
Ice Shield & Drip Edge
The waterproofing layer is what protects your home if a shingle ever fails. We install ice-and-water shield at every vulnerable point — valleys, eaves, penetrations — then roll synthetic underlayment over the entire deck. Drip edge directs water into gutters, not behind fascia boards.
Nailing & Overlap
Starter strips along the eave, then field courses of architectural shingles with manufacturer-specified offset and overlap. Each shingle nailed in the designated zone with 4-6 fasteners. Ridge cap shingles hand-nailed at every hip and ridge for a finished, watertight top.
What Cotopaxi Customers Say
"From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, everything was seamless. The team was courteous and efficient. Already recommended them to two friends."
"Responded fast and got the job done right the first time. Crew was polite, professional, and cleaned up everything. Would absolutely hire again."
"Our neighbors recommended them and now we understand why. Meticulous attention to detail and they treated our home like it was their own."
Why Choose Cotopaxi Roofing & Maintenance for Shingle Roofing?
Proper Flashing at Every Penetration
Chimney flashing, step flashing, pipe boots, vent boots, valley channels — every transition sealed with waterproof sealant and proper overlap. Flashing failures cause 90% of roof leaks.
Full Tear-Off Standard
We strip to the deck on every shingle job. No overlay shortcuts. Your underlayment, ice-and-water shield, and flashing are installed on a clean, inspected roof deck.
Nailed to Manufacturer Spec
Every shingle nailed in the designated nailing zone with the correct number of fasteners. This is what keeps the manufacturer warranty valid and the shingles on your roof in high wind.
Manufacturer-Certified Installers
GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Preferred, CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster. Our certifications mean your manufacturer warranty is fully valid from day one.