Park City is a beautiful place to live thanks to the surrounding nature and 4 season climate. The snow in the winter and the 80 degree weather in the summer has made it one of the most desirable places to live. Living in Park City poses some unique roofing problems though that if not correctly solved cause will begin to cause homeowners and builders issues.

Let’s take a look at 3 big reasons why Park City homeowners and builder should be choosing premium shingles for their roofs and not more budget options.

Snow Fall and Ice Protection

Park City averages over 400 inches of yearly snowfall, and while that may be great on the mountain, it puts roofs under immense strain if not properly protected.

Roofing shingles are manufactured with different levels of surface material(asphalt). The surface material is the top protective layer and it wears over time. More budget shingles are built with less asphalt on the surface than premium double or triple laminate shingles and because of this they wear faster and provide less protection from the elements.

The long winters that we experience in Park City make any roofing material wear faster than what manufactured state; this is because of the yearly snow load, ice formation, and freeze/thaw cycles.

A roof with a thinner, budget shingle in Park City will wear and fail much faster than a roof with a premium shingle.

Premium double and triple laminated shingles are made with enough protective material that they can withstand wear for much longer without failing. Because of this, we only recommend installing premium double and triple laminate shingles in Park City

The added asphalt on premium shingles mean that your shingle roof will wear less quickly, withstand harsher conditions, and will prevent leaks for longer than budgets shingles options.

Conclusion

Park City homes have to endure more extreme weather conditions than most homes. With over 400 inches of yearly snowfall and sustained periods of freezing and thawing, a Park City home’s roof is put the test every single winter.

Choosing a premium double or triple laminated shingle will improve your roofs protection, last longer, and make sure your home is prepared for many winters to come.