Hail Damage Roof Replacement with Owens Corning Black Sable Shingles in Johns Creek, GA

A residential property in Johns Creek, Georgia required a complete roofing system replacement following documented hail damage. After a USAA Casualty Insurance Company assessment, the homeowner moved forward with a comprehensive roof restoration designed to replace the existing architectural roofing system, maintain effective attic ventilation, and strengthen critical weatherproofing details. The new roofing system featured Owens Corning shingles in Black Sable with synthetic felt underlayment, ridge vent ventilation, new pipe boots, black drip edge, and localized decking replacement.

Project At-a-Glance

• Location: Johns Creek, Georgia
• Property Type: Residential Home
• Insurance Provider: USAA Casualty Insurance Company
• Cause of Loss: Hail Damage
• Roof Size: Approximately 4,000 sq. ft. (40 squares rounded)
• Existing Roof Type: Architectural Shingles
• Roofing Material: Owens Corning Shingles
• Shingle Color: Black Sable
• Underlayment: Synthetic Felt
• Ventilation System: Ridge Vent
• Pipe Boots: 3
• Decking Allowance: 2 Sheets
• Additional Components: Black Drip Edge, Hip and Ridge Caps, Rain Caps, Skylight Flashing Kits, and Valley Metal
• Warranty: RoofServ Premium Warranty (5-Year Labor Coverage for Roofing-Related Leaks and Issues)
• Project Type: Insurance Restoration Roof Replacement

Challenge: Restoring a Large, Steep Roofing System After Hail Damage

The hail damage affected a residential roofing system measuring approximately 3,986 square feet, or 39.86 roofing squares. The roof included nearly 60 linear feet of ridge, approximately 99 linear feet of hip, and more than 250 linear feet of perimeter. Approximately 34.22 squares of the roofing surface carried steep 10/12–12/12 slopes, while nearly 30 squares were located on high, two-story roof sections, adding significant complexity to the roofing installation.

The restoration also required attention to multiple roofing components beyond the primary shingles. The documented insurance scope included three pipe flashings, two rain caps, a turtle-style roof vent, continuous ridge ventilation, hip and ridge caps, three skylight flashing kits, drip edge, and valley metal. The property also had existing gutter guards and a prior or existing leak at the top of the stairs, making careful weatherproofing and installation practices particularly important.

Solution: Owens Corning Roofing Installation with Ventilation and Weatherproofing Upgrades

To restore dependable protection, a new Owens Corning roofing system was selected with Black Sable shingles, synthetic felt underlayment, ridge vent ventilation, and black drip edge. The roofing services focused on replacing the existing architectural system while addressing roof penetrations, ventilation, edge protection, skylight flashing, valleys, and localized decking areas for stronger long-term performance.

Key project steps included:

• Removal of the existing architectural roofing system
• Installation of Owens Corning shingles in Black Sable
• Installation of synthetic felt underlayment
• Installation of ridge vent ventilation
• Installation of three pipe boots
• Installation of black drip edge
• Installation of hip and ridge cap shingles
• Replacement of two rain caps
• Removal and resetting of one turtle-style roof vent
• Replacement of three skylight flashing kits
• Installation of valley metal
• Allowance for replacement of two sheets of roof decking where required
• Careful coordination around the property’s existing gutter guards
• Protection of the Japanese maple near the driveway during construction
• Landscaping protection throughout the roofing installation

The new roofing system combines Owens Corning materials with updated underlayment, ventilation, flashing, edge protection, valley protection, and localized decking work to provide a comprehensive roofing solution suited to the property’s steep and high roof design in Johns Creek.

Result: Improved Weather Protection and Long-Term Roofing Performance

The completed roof replacement provides a renewed protective system designed to improve resistance to moisture and future weather exposure. New shingles, synthetic underlayment, continuous ridge ventilation, pipe boots, skylight flashing, drip edge, valley metal, and localized decking work together to support effective drainage, ventilation, moisture management, and long-term roofing durability.

Beyond the technical improvements, the new Black Sable Owens Corning roofing system refreshes the home’s exterior appearance while giving the homeowner greater confidence in the property’s protection following the hail-related loss. The completed roofing installation provides renewed pride in the home and lasting peace of mind for the homeowner in Johns Creek.

Trust & Proof: USAA-Supported Restoration with Detailed Roofing and Code Improvements

This insurance restoration followed documented hail damage evaluated by USAA Casualty Insurance Company. The insurer’s measurements documented a 3,985.66-square-foot roofing surface and identified replacement work involving laminated shingles, roofing felt, pipe flashing, rain caps, continuous ridge ventilation, hip and ridge caps, skylight flashing kits, drip edge, and valley metal. The insurance scope also identified the drip edge and valley metal as current building-code upgrades.

The new roofing system features Owens Corning Black Sable shingles, synthetic felt underlayment, ridge vent ventilation, three pipe boots, black drip edge, and a two-sheet decking allowance. The project is backed by the RoofServ Premium Warranty, providing five years of labor-related coverage for roofing leaks and workmanship-related issues, helping provide added confidence in the finished roofing installation.