Couch Custom Homes & Construction · Since 1998
Let’s talk about the roof over your home.
Your project
Share what you know about your roof and what you would like to address. Photos, the approximate age of the roof, and your project goals are useful starting points for a conversation.
Understand your roof
The shingles you see are one part of a complete roofing system. Knowing what belongs underneath helps you ask better questions—and compare more than color and price.
01 · Decking
The deck is the foundation for the roof covering. During tear-off, exposed sheathing can be checked for deterioration and unsuitable fastening surfaces. Discuss how repairs will be documented and priced before new materials cover them.
02 · Felt & underlayment
Underlayment adds a protective layer between the deck and shingles. Felt or synthetic products should suit the selected roof system; leak barriers address vulnerable locations where specified. Correct overlaps help the layers work together.
03 · Drip edge
Metal drip edge helps direct runoff away from exposed deck edges. Eaves and rakes need appropriate detailing, including the relationship between the metal and underlayment. Follow the selected system’s instructions and applicable requirements for your home.
04 · Starter strips
Purpose-made starter strips establish the roof edge beneath the first shingle course. Their placement and sealant help support edge performance. The starter, field shingles, and edge details should be planned as a coordinated assembly.
05 · Shingle courses
Aligned courses, specified exposure, and correct fastening are essential installation details. Nailing location and application requirements depend on the chosen product. Straight lines are visible; the fastening underneath deserves equal attention.
06 · Flashing & finish
Valleys, walls, penetrations, hips, and ridges need their own details. Flashing and ventilation should be considered with the rest of the roof. Before closeout, ask to review completed work, cleanup, and the written warranty terms.
Illustrations explain the components; they are not project photos or installation drawings. Installation details and sequencing depend on the selected products, roof conditions, and applicable requirements.
See the work behind the roof
These TAMKO Heritage Series videos show specific installation techniques. They are manufacturer demonstrations; your selected shingle system may have different requirements.
Playing a video connects to Vimeo and requires internet access. More resources: TAMKO installation video library · GAF roof system installation videos.
The builder’s perspective
A reroof is an investment in the home underneath it. Choosing a builder with roofing experience can bring a broader understanding of how the roof, framing, walls, and exterior details work together.
At Couch Custom Homes & Construction, that conversation starts with your home and your goals. Let’s discuss the roof you have, the concerns you want addressed, and the scope that makes sense for your property.
Discuss Your Roofing ProjectA whole-home assessment considers whether staining, damaged fascia, or deteriorated decking points to work beyond the shingle covering. Identifying those connections helps define the right scope.
Roofing meets siding, masonry, gutters, and attic spaces. A builder with relevant experience can help coordinate related repairs instead of treating each trade as a separate conversation.
Discuss materials, hidden-damage allowances, flashing, ventilation, cleanup, and responsibility for each part of the work before the project begins. A clear written scope makes proposals easier to compare.
Choose with confidence
The builder title alone does not establish roofing expertise. Ask any contractor about relevant reroofing experience, insurance, who performs the work, product instructions, and written workmanship and manufacturer warranty terms.
Share your location, known leaks or storm concerns, the approximate age of the roof, and photos you can take safely from the ground. You can attach photos or plans using our project inquiry form.
Start the conversation
Share the project location and a few photos of the existing space or site.
Tell us what you want to change, create, or make room for.
Bring inspiration, a budget range, and your preferred timing for discussion.
Your next chapter
Tell us your project location, what you would like to build or improve, and your ideal timeline.
Where we build
Couch Custom Homes & Construction serves Sherman, Denison, and surrounding North Texas and southern Oklahoma communities from our headquarters in Denison. Explore our approximately 30-mile service area around Sherman, Texas.
Custom homes, barndominiums, renovations, additions, roofing, fencing, decks, and outdoor kitchens—bring us your plans and tell us where you want to build.
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† Part of this city or community lies inside the radius; please share the property address so we can confirm the location. The other listed places have representative points within 30 miles of central Sherman.
We also welcome projects in the rural areas and named localities listed below. These area names are not all incorporated towns.
Have a project near the edge of the map or outside this area? Tell us your location and scope so we can discuss the possibilities.
