ROOFING MATERIALS · THE DECISION GUIDE
Snow load, freeze-thaw, high-altitude UV, and wind. Here’s how each roofing material actually performs in Utah, and how to pick the right one.
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Utah is hard on roofs in ways a lot of homeowners don’t think about until something fails. Heavy mountain snow loads the roof and forms ice dams at the eaves. Freeze-thaw cycles work at every crack and seam. High-altitude summer sun delivers UV that ages materials faster than it would at sea level. And wind, especially along the benches and canyons, tears at anything that isn’t sealed down.
“Best” means the material that handles all of that for your home, your budget, and how long you’ll stay. Here’s how the main options really perform, then a straight recommendation by situation.
How each holds up
Rated for what actually matters here: snow, freeze-thaw, UV, and wind.
The dependable default. A quality architectural shingle with good underlayment and ventilation handles Utah winters and summers well for 20-30 years. Best all-around value for most homes.
The strongest performer against snow and ice. It sheds snow, shrugs off UV, resists fire, and lasts 40-70 years. The premium choice for snow country and long-term owners.
Excellent longevity and UV resistance, with a premium look. The catch is weight and cost, and it needs a structure that can carry it. Great for the right forever home.
The right answer only for low-slope roofs and modern flat-profile homes. Reflective and durable when installed with proper slope and drainage; not a pitched-roof option.
Asphalt’s cooler-running cousin. Same weather performance, with reflectivity that fights our intense summer UV and can trim cooling costs.
Our recommendation
Match it to your situation, not to a chart.
Quality architectural asphalt shingles. Proven, affordable, good-looking, and more than up to our climate when installed right. Add reflective shingles if summer cooling bills bug you.
Metal. If you’re up against the mountains, deal with heavy snow and ice dams, or plan to stay for decades, metal’s longevity and snow-shedding are hard to beat.
Tile, if your structure supports it and the budget’s there. Nothing else gives the same look-and-lasts-forever combination.
A proper TPO flat-roof system. Don’t let anyone stretch shingles across a slope they weren’t built for.
Charts are a starting point. The real answer comes from looking at your home. We’ll do that for free.
Why homeowners choose us
Maybe you’ve been burned before, or you’re worried you will be. Here’s what makes us different.
We hear this one a lot, and it’s part of why Jen started Roofing Utah. We treat every job as a real commitment to your home. That means showing up when we say we will and finishing what we start. And if something needs attention down the road, we’re still here to take the call.
If a repair doesn’t hold, it wasn’t really a repair. So we look for what’s actually causing the leak instead of just covering the spot that’s easiest to reach. We use the right materials and install them properly, so the next rainstorm isn’t a reason to worry.
This is one of the most common spots to be stuck in, and it’s where a lot of homeowners get pushed toward the priciest option. We’ll give you an honest read instead. Sometimes a repair is all you need. Other times, replacing the roof is the smarter call over the long run. We’ll tell you which one it is and why.
After a big storm, out-of-town crews show up uninvited, promise a great deal, and ask for money upfront. Some of them you never see again. We’re a local company based in Roy, working across Ogden, Davis County, and the Salt Lake Valley. We were here before the storm and we’ll be here after it, which matters when you need someone to stand behind the work.
Insurance claims are confusing, and most roofers leave you to sort it out on your own. We don’t. We’ll help you document the damage, figure out what your policy actually covers, and handle the paperwork the insurer wants. Whether it was hail, wind, or one of those classic Wasatch Front storms, having someone who knows the claims process makes a real difference.
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Explore our work
The jobs Utah homeowners call us for most — each handled start to finish by our own crew.
Our most-requested service. Leaks and storm damage handled fast by a crew that stands behind the work.
A full new roof, built for Utah’s snow, wind, and sun — with financing options and a clear timeline.
Hail or wind damage? We document it and work directly with your adjuster so you don’t have to.
FAQs
Clear answers, no runaround.
For most homes, quality asphalt shingles: affordable, proven, and well-suited to our winters and summers. For snow country or forever homes, metal is the top performer. The best choice depends on your home and how long you’ll stay.
Metal. It sheds snow and resists ice dams better than anything else. A well-built asphalt roof with proper underlayment, ventilation, and ice-and-water shield also handles our winters reliably.
Yes. UV at altitude ages roofing faster than at sea level. UV-stable materials like metal and tile, and reflective asphalt shingles, hold up better and can keep the house cooler.
Asphalt shingles, for most people. Lowest up-front cost, solid lifespan, and easy, inexpensive repairs. Metal and tile cost more but can be cheaper over a very long time horizon.
Have someone look at it. Roof pitch, structure, exposure, your budget, and your timeline all factor in. Our free estimate includes an honest recommendation for your situation.
Areas we serve
Based in Roy and serving communities from Ogden through the Salt Lake Valley. Tap your city for local details.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Jen Silver founded Roofing Utah in 2019. By then she’d already spent years in the Utah roofing business, starting out on the phones in inside sales and working her way up to general manager of a local roofing company, where she nearly doubled its annual sales in under two years.
She built Roofing Utah to be a contractor homeowners could count on from the first call to the final walkthrough. Today it’s one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in Utah, and Jen is a founding member of Women-Owned Businesses of Northern Utah.
Tell us a little about your roof and we’ll get you a free, no-pressure quote. Prefer to talk? Call us at (385) 799-8824 and you’ll reach a real person.
