Dan M.’s roofing project in Troy, MI, involved a complete roof replacement using a GAF roofing system designed to improve long-term weather protection, attic ventilation, and overall roof performance. The project replaced the aging roofing materials with a complete system of premium components engineered to work together against Michigan’s changing weather conditions.
Roofing System Installed
The new roof features GAF Timberline® HDZ™ Lifetime Architectural Shingles, installed as part of a complete GAF roofing system backed by the GAF System Plus Warranty.
The roofing system also included:
- GAF FeltBuster® synthetic underlayment
- Pro-Start® starter shingles along all eaves and rakes
- WeatherWatch® premium mineral-surfaced leak barrier
- Cobra® SnowCountry® Advanced Ridge Vent
- Seal-A-Ridge® ridge cap shingles
- Seal-A-Ridge® hip shingles
- Advantage SafeLock ring-shank fastening system
- New 1.5-inch aluminum drip edge along all eaves and rakes
- Two new plumbing vent boots
- New wall flashing
- New step flashing
Together, these components create multiple layers of protection designed to improve durability and resist wind-driven rain, snow, and ice.
Improving Ventilation and Roof Performance
A major component of the project was upgrading the home’s attic ventilation with a continuous ridge vent system.
Proper attic ventilation helps:
- Improve airflow throughout the attic
- Reduce heat buildup during the summer
- Minimize moisture accumulation during colder months
- Support longer shingle life
- Improve overall roofing system performance
The project also incorporated a premium WeatherWatch® leak barrier at the roof’s most vulnerable areas, providing additional protection around eaves, sidewalls, valleys, and roof penetrations.
Complete Tear-Off and Roof Preparation
The existing roofing materials were completely removed before the new system was installed, allowing the roof deck to be properly prepared for the new roofing components.
The project also included:
- Complete tear-off of the existing roof
- Dumpster service
- Magnetic roller nail cleanup
- Thorough jobsite cleanup after installation
Installing a complete roofing system over a properly prepared roof deck helps maximize both long-term performance and manufacturer warranty coverage.
Long-Term Protection for the Home
The completed roofing system provides upgraded protection against Michigan’s wind, rain, snow, and seasonal temperature changes while enhancing the home’s appearance with durable architectural shingles.
The project is backed by the GAF System Plus Warranty, providing 50 years of upfront non-prorated material coverage, along with RoofAdvisor’s 25-Year Workmanship Warranty for added confidence in the installation.
Projects like this are common throughout Troy, where many homes built during the city’s major residential growth periods are reaching an age when a full roof replacement offers better long-term value than continued maintenance and repairs.