When Part of Your Roof Is Metal: A Huntington-Area Shingle Replacement

Most homes wear one kind of roof. Some wear two - an asphalt shingle roof over the main structure and a metal section across the rear - and that mix changes how a replacement should be handled. The project below is a good example of the kind of work the Cenvar team does for homeowners across the Huntington, WV area: the shingle portion had aged out at roughly twenty years while the metal section was still sound, which raised a more interesting question than a standard tear-off - replace what is failing, keep what is not, and be precise about what the warranty then covers.

Wind Damage or Just Age?

It is one of the most common questions we hear, and a fair one. After about two decades, asphalt shingles shed granules, grow brittle, and lose the sealant bond that keeps them lying flat in a gust - so "wind damage" and "old age" tend to show up together rather than as separate problems. The honest call on this roof was that the shingle portion had reached the end of its service life, not that a single storm had taken it out.

Why We Left the Metal Alone

Replacing a roof does not always mean replacing every square foot of it. The metal section over the rear was in good condition, so there was no reason to tear it off and bill for it. Cenvar replaced the entire shingle portion - the part that had aged out - and left the sound metal in place. We take the same selective approach elsewhere; you can see a selective roof replacement we handled in West Virginia, and we also offer full metal roofing when a metal section finally does need replacing - as in this metal roofing project nearby.

What the Warranty Actually Covers

This is where being upfront matters. Cenvar warranties what it replaces - here, the new shingle roof carries the 25-year Cenguard Gold warranty on this proposal, covering both workmanship and material defects and transferable if the home changes hands within five years of completion. The existing metal section, which Cenvar did not install, sits outside that coverage. Spelling that out before the job starts means no confusion later about which part of the roof is protected and which is not.

What Went On the Roof

The shingle portion was a full tear-off down to a clean deck, finished with Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles. The system included:

• Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles over a clean, fully torn-off deck
• White metal drip edge at all eaves and up the rakes
• Ice and water shield in valleys, at pitch changes, in flashed areas, and around all penetrations
• Synthetic underlayment across the remaining field
• All new vent boots and air vents, with ridge vent on ridges longer than four feet
• Counter flashing cut into any masonry, plus product-specific starter strip and ridge cap

For the manufacturer's full product details, see the TruDefinition Duration page.

Thinking About Your Own Roof?

Whether your roof is all shingle, all metal, or a mix of both, the first step is the same: an honest look and a clear explanation of what needs to be replaced and what does not - the kind of straightforward assessment Cenvar provides for homeowners throughout the Huntington area. Cenvar works $0 down with payment due only at completion, and flexible financing is available through Service Finance. When you are ready, request a free roofing estimate and we will assess the roof, lay out your options for a new architectural shingle roof, and tell you plainly what is covered.