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When it's time for a new roof, many homeowners face a fork in the road: stick with proven architectural shingles, or step up to a standing-metal system? The owner of a home on Vickroy Avenue in Johnstown, PA wanted to weigh both before committing. His roof was in sound shape with no active leaks, so this was a proactive replacement done on his terms — the smartest kind of roofing project. While the home sits in Johnstown, it's squarely in the service area of our Altoona-area roofing team, who walked him through every option before a single shingle came off.
We believe in giving homeowners real choices, not a one-size-fits-all pitch. For this project, we prepared two complete estimates: a 29-gauge Master Rib screw-down metal roofing system, and a premium architectural shingle roof. Metal offers exceptional longevity and a distinctive look, while architectural shingles deliver a classic appearance, easier future repairs, and a lower up-front cost. After comparing the two side by side, the homeowner chose the architectural shingle route as the best fit for his home and budget. Both were good options — the point was letting him decide with full information.
For the new roof, we installed Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles in a striking Onyx Black — a deep, timeless color that pairs well with almost any exterior. The complete system was built for the long haul:
Here's what made this roof a true test of craftsmanship: despite being a modestly sized roof, it was cut into sixteen separate facets with roughly two dozen valleys and a steep 9/12 pitch. That's an enormous amount of intersecting planes packed into a small footprint — and every valley is a channel where water concentrates and leaks love to start. Our crew ran ice-and-water protection through all of those valleys and handled the steep, complex geometry with care. On a roof like this, a careful roof inspection and precise valley and flashing work matter far more than raw square footage.
Because the homeowner replaced the roof before problems started, the project stayed clean and straightforward — no water damage to chase, no emergency. The finished roof is protected by our 25-year Cenguard Gold warranty covering both workmanship and materials, transferable if the home changes hands within five years. As always, there's no deposit and no payment until the work is complete, with Service Finance financing available. It's the honest, thorough service our Pennsylvania roofing crews bring to every home.
Trying to decide between shingle and metal, or facing a complicated roof that needs a careful hand? Schedule your free roofing estimate today and let our Altoona-area team lay out your best options.
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