Roof installation · Lakeway & Lake Travis
Roof Installation in Lakeway, TX
Roof installation in Lakeway, TX is only as good as the layers you cannot see from the street: deck, leak barrier, underlayment, flashing and ventilation. We install new roofs on new homes, additions and outbuildings, and on every re-roof, layer by layer to the manufacturer's specification.
A roof is a system, not a surface. Most roofs fail at a detail, a flashing, a valley or an attic that cannot breathe, rather than across the shingles. We build every layer to the manufacturer's instructions, which also keeps your material warranty valid. If your current roof is failing, start with Lakeway roof replacement.
What We Install
New construction
Roofs for new homes, coordinated with the builder's schedule and dried in quickly so the rest of the build can move.
Additions
New roof sections tied into the existing roof with proper flashing and matched material, so the joint does not leak.
Outbuildings
Garages, casitas, pool houses, workshops and covered patios, in shingle or metal.
The install phase of a new roof
Every roof we put on, whether a new build or after a tear-off, follows the same layer-by-layer standard.
The Roof Assembly, Layer by Layer
Seven layers make up a properly installed roof. Skip or cut corners on any one of them and the roof fails early, usually at that exact spot.
Deck
Sound, dry sheathing, fastened correctly. Everything else depends on it.
Drip edge and starter
Metal at the eaves and rakes to carry water into the gutter, and a starter course so the first row of shingles seals.
Leak barrier
Self-adhering membrane in valleys, around penetrations and along the eaves, where water concentrates or backs up.
Underlayment
Synthetic underlayment across the whole deck as the second line of defense.
Flashing
Step and counter flashing at walls and chimneys, and boots at every pipe and vent. Metal, not a bead of caulk.
The roof surface
Shingle or metal installed with the manufacturer's nailing pattern, exposure and fasteners.
Ventilation
Intake at the eaves balanced with exhaust at the ridge, so the attic can breathe in Lakeway's summer heat.
Materials We Install
Asphalt shingle
Architectural shingle from GAF and Owens Corning, the lines we are certified for, including Class 4 impact-rated options that stand up better to hail. The best balance of cost, looks and durability for most Lakeway homes. Grades compared on Asphalt shingle roofing Lakeway.
Metal
Standing seam and other metal systems for exposed hillside and lakefront lots, with strong wind and hail performance and a long service life. Full details on Metal roofing Lakeway.
Flat and low-slope sections on commercial and mixed-use buildings are covered by Commercial roofing Lakeway TX.
Five Questions to Ask Any Installer
Which underlayment and leak barrier, and where? How will walls and chimneys be flashed? How is the attic ventilated, intake and exhaust? Are you certified by the manufacturer for this product? Is the workmanship warranty in the contract? A good installer answers all five without hesitating. More on coverage in Lakeway roof warranty.
How an Installation Runs
Measure and plan
Structure, deck, pitch and ventilation assessed; system chosen for the home and budget.
Written estimate
Itemized material, labor, warranty and timeline, with no pressure.
Schedule
Around weather, HOA approval and, on new builds, the builder's timeline.
Install
Every layer to the manufacturer's specification, property protected throughout.
Cleanup and walk-through
Site cleared and the finished roof reviewed with you.
Where We Install
See Bee Cave roofing, Dripping Springs roofing and the full Lakeway roofing service area. For leaks on an existing roof, see Lakeway roof repair; for storm damage, Lakeway roof insurance claims.
Why Homeowners and Builders Choose Us
Read Lakeway roofing reviews, see Why choose The Lakeway Roofing Company and browse the Lakeway roofing gallery. Everything we do is on Lakeway roofing services; more in About The Lakeway Roofing Company, Lakeway roofing FAQ and Lakeway roofing resources.
Roof Installation Questions
What is the difference between roof installation and roof replacement?
Installation is about building the roof system correctly: new homes, additions, outbuildings, and the install phase of any new roof. Replacement is the full job of removing a failed roof and putting a new one on. If your current roof is failing, start with our replacement page.
Do you install roofs on new construction and additions?
Yes. We work to the builder's schedule, get the deck dried in quickly, and tie an addition's roof into the existing one so the joint does not become the next leak.
What materials do you install?
Architectural and Class 4 impact-rated asphalt shingle, and standing seam and other metal systems. Flat and low-slope sections on commercial and mixed-use buildings are covered by our commercial roofing service.
How long does a roof installation take?
Most shingle roofs are installed in one to two days on site; metal takes longer. On new construction, timing follows the build schedule.
Why does installation matter if the shingles carry a manufacturer warranty?
Because the manufacturer warranty covers material defects, not installation mistakes. Nailing, flashing and ventilation that ignore the manufacturer's instructions can void the material warranty entirely.
Get Your Free Roof Installation Estimate
New build, addition or new roof: a written, itemized estimate for residential roofing in Lakeway from The Lakeway Roofing Company.
The Lakeway Roofing Company · Lakeway, TX · (737) 203-3015 · thelakewayroofingcompany@gmail.com