If you need a new shingle roof in New Orleans, here's what matters: fiberglass mat construction with ceramic granulated coating for UV protection and fire rating. Architectural shingles carry a Class A fire rating and wind resistance ratings up to 130 mph. New Orleans Roofing & Maintenance helps you pick the right shingle for your home and budget.
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
Free Roof Estimate
We inspect your existing roof deck and sheathing, measure the area, and help you choose between architectural and three-tab asphalt shingles. Color samples brought to your New Orleans home.
Strip & Inspect
We strip the old shingles, underlayment, and damaged flashing down to the roof deck. Every square foot of OSB or plywood sheathing inspected for rot, water damage, and soft spots. Compromised decking replaced before new materials go down.
Underlayment & Flashing
Synthetic underlayment across the full roof deck. Ice-and-water shield in valleys, along eaves, and around chimney flashing, pipe boots, and vent boots. New drip edge installed at every eave and rake. Step flashing and counter-flashing at all wall transitions.
Shingle Courses
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 New Orleans Customers Say
"After getting several quotes, these guys stood out with their honesty and knowledge. No pressure, just straightforward advice and excellent workmanship."
"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."
Why Choose New Orleans Roofing & Maintenance for Shingle Roofing?
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.
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.
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.
Ice-and-Water Shield Standard
Every shingle roof includes ice-and-water shield at valleys, eaves, and around penetrations. This self-adhering membrane is the last line of defense against water intrusion if a shingle fails.