Hail Damage Roof Replacement With Owens Corning Duration Shingles and Ridge Ventilation Upgrade in Suwanee, GA

A residential property in Suwanee, Georgia required a complete roofing system replacement following documented hail damage. After a State Farm insurance assessment, the homeowner moved forward with a comprehensive roof replacement designed to restore the existing architectural shingle system, upgrade ventilation, and strengthen critical weatherproofing details.

The project covered approximately 3,400 square feet (35 squares) across a steep, multi-level roof and included Owens Corning Duration shingles in Peppercorn, synthetic felt underlayment, upgraded ridge ventilation, black drip edge, new pipe boots, localized decking replacement, and attention to a power attic vent, furnace vent rain caps, and damaged downspout sections.

Project Details

• Property type: Residential home
• Roof size: Approximately 3,400 sq. ft. (35 squares rounded)
• Roofing material: Owens Corning Duration shingles in Peppercorn
• Underlayment: Synthetic felt
• Ventilation system: Upgraded ridge vent
• Pipe boots: 4
• Decking allowance: 3 sheets
• Additional components: Black drip edge, hip and ridge caps, starter shingles, power attic vent, furnace vent rain caps, downspouts
• Cause of loss: Hail damage
• Insurer: State Farm — claim approved
• Lender: None
• Location: Suwanee, GA
• Warranty: RoofServ Premium Warranty — 5-year labor coverage for roofing-related leaks and issues

Problem: Restoring a Steep, Multi-Level Roofing System After Hail Damage

The hail damage affected a residential roofing system with more than 82 linear feet of ridge, approximately 143 linear feet of hip, and nearly 386 linear feet of perimeter. Insurance measurements documented a mix of 7/12 through 9/12, 10/12 through 12/12, and over-12/12 roof slopes, along with more than 24 squares of high, two-story roofing — creating a complex installation environment that required careful staging and coordination throughout.

The existing ventilation setup included a mix of box vents, power fans, ridge vent, and turbines, while the new roofing plan called for an upgraded ridge vent system. The restoration also required attention to a power attic vent, three furnace vent rain caps, extensive hip and ridge details, starter shingles, perimeter drip edge, and damaged downspout sections.

Solution: Owens Corning Duration Roofing Installation With Ventilation and Weatherproofing Upgrades

Our team removed the existing architectural roofing system and installed Owens Corning Duration shingles in Peppercorn over synthetic felt underlayment, with the mixed ventilation components upgraded to a unified ridge vent system. Four pipe boots were installed along with black drip edge around the full perimeter, starter shingles, and hip and ridge cap shingles across the roof’s extensive ridge and hip lines.

The crew replaced one large roof-mounted power attic vent, three furnace vent rain caps and storm collars, and damaged downspout sections. Three sheets of roof decking were replaced where required, and the satellite dish was removed. Work was carefully coordinated around existing gutter guards, and landscaping was tarped and protected throughout construction. The completed system combines Owens Corning materials with updated underlayment, ventilation, flashing, edge protection, and localized decking to provide a comprehensive solution suited to this steep, multi-level roof.

Result: Improved Weather Protection and Long-Term Roofing Performance

The completed roof replacement provides a renewed protective system with new architectural shingles, synthetic underlayment, upgraded ridge ventilation, pipe boots, vent components, drip edge, and localized decking all working together to support effective drainage, ventilation, moisture management, and long-term durability. The Peppercorn finish refreshes the home’s exterior appearance while giving the homeowner greater confidence in the property’s protection following the hail-related loss.

Completed as a State Farm insurance restoration, the project is backed by the RoofServ Premium Warranty providing 5 years of labor coverage for roofing-related leaks and workmanship issues — delivering renewed pride in the home and lasting peace of mind for the homeowner in Suwanee.