Roof Replacement with GAF Shingles in Duluth, GA

A residential property in Duluth, GA sustained hail damage that necessitated a full replacement of its architectural asphalt roofing system. The insurance carrier, Openly LLC, approved the work based on a steep-slope roof with extensive ridges, hips, valleys, and ventilation components.

Project At-a-Glance

• Roof size: 75 squares (rounded from 76.7 squares ≈ 7,668 sq ft)
• Shingle: GAF Timberline HDZ, Barkwood
• Insurer: Openly LLC
• City: Duluth, GA

Challenge: Steep pitches, complex details, and storm-driven deterioration

The roof featured multiple steep sections from 10/12–12/12 along with portions over 12/12, demanding careful staging and enhanced fall protection. Coordinating the roof installation with ridge ventilation, pipe flashings, and premium gutter covers/downspouts added sequencing complexity on a tight residential site in Duluth, GA.

Solution: Safety-first tear-off with integrated ventilation and water-shedding upgrades

Our crew organized access, debris management, and safety systems suited for high-pitch work. After removing storm-damaged materials, we rebuilt the roofing system with underlayments, edge metal, and balanced attic ventilation, then finished with GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Barkwood for durability and curb appeal.

• Full tear-off of laminated/architectural shingles with steep/height allowances applied where required.
• Installed 15 lb felt underlayment and applied single-row ice & water shield at critical areas to reinforce leak defense.
• Replaced pre-finished aluminum drip edge; installed starter, ridge caps, and shingle-over ridge vent for balanced airflow.
• Reset box/turtle vents, replaced two furnace vent caps, and installed three pipe jacks for watertight penetrations.
• Coordinated exterior details by removing and replacing premium gutter covers and installing new 2″x3″ aluminum downspouts to promote smooth water runoff.
• Managed debris with a 40-yard dumpster and completed a meticulous cleanup and quality check.

Result: Reinforced weather protection and cohesive curb appeal

The homeowner now has a code-compliant roofing installation that improves storm resilience, attic ventilation, and drainage performance. The Barkwood architectural profile delivers a polished, consistent look that fits the neighborhood and restores peace of mind for future severe weather in Duluth, GA.

Trust & Proof: Insurance-approved scope and steep-slope expertise

This hail restoration was executed under an insurer-approved scope from Openly LLC and included ridge ventilation, underlayments, flashings, premium gutter covers, downspouts, and controlled debris handling—evidence of a carefully managed project from tear-off through final cleanup in Duluth, GA.