
Here's a before and after that really tells the whole story. The old roof had clearly seen better days - lifted shingles at the ridge line, granule loss, and the kind of worn-out look that tells you it's only a matter of time before you've got a bigger problem on your hands.
We did a full roof replacement on this Marion home using Owens Corning Duration shingles in Slate Stone Gray. It's a sharp color - neutral enough to work with just about any exterior, but with enough depth that it actually gives the home a finished, updated look rather than just blending into the background.
OC Duration shingles are a solid choice for Ohio homeowners. They're built with SureNail technology, which means the fastening strip is reinforced to give each shingle a stronger hold. That matters here, where wind and weather can do real damage to a roof that's past its prime.
A lot of homeowners put off a roof replacement because it feels like a massive undertaking. In reality, when the existing roof has deteriorated to the point this one had, getting ahead of it is the smarter move. Waiting tends to mean water damage, decking issues, and costs that go well beyond just the shingles themselves.
If your roof is starting to look like the before photo here - curling edges, missing granules, shingles lifting at the seams - it's worth having someone take a look before it becomes something worse.