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System Breakdown
What Goes Into Your Roof?
Select your roof type to see every component that should be included in a proper installation — and what insurance should be covering.
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Asphalt Shingle
The most common residential roof in the Midwest
4
Required Components
2
Recommended Add-ons
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System Components (6 total)
1
Deck Protection (Underlayment)Required
First line of defense beneath shingles
2
Starter Strip ShinglesRequired
Seals the roof edge and prevents blow-off
3
Architectural ShinglesRequired
Primary weather barrier and aesthetic layer
4
Ridge Cap ShinglesRequired
Protects and seals the roof ridge peak
5
Hip & Ridge VentilationRecommended
Balances attic temperature and moisture
6
Leak Barrier (Ice & Water Shield)Recommended
Protects valleys and eaves from ice dams