Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Minnesota

We've been a residential roofing contractor in Minnesota for over 28 years. Our crews are local, our materials are stocked here, and we don't subcontract jobs out to whoever's available. When you hire Roofs Direct, the same team that shows up on day one finishes the job.

We keep the process simple because homeowners don't want to manage a roofing project like a construction foreman. You pick your shingles, we pull the permit, we show up, and we clean up. Every asphalt shingle roof we install comes with a written warranty you can actually read.

Minnesota roofs take a beating. Freeze-thaw cycles crack brittle shingles, heavy snow loads stress the decking, and ice dams form at the eaves when attic heat escapes. Asphalt shingles made for this climate are rated for high wind and impact, and they're built to flex instead of crack when temperatures swing 60 degrees in a week. We only use roofing shingles rated for Minnesota conditions. A shingle roof that works in Georgia won't hold up the same way here, and we've seen the difference firsthand.

Architectural Shingles vs. Traditional Roofing Options

Standard three-tab shingles are what most people picture when they think of traditional roofing. They work fine, but architectural shingles give you more dimension, better wind resistance, and a longer lifespan for a modest price difference. Most of our Minnesota customers choose architectural shingles for that reason.

If you want something with more personality, designer shingles mimic the look of wood shake or slate without the maintenance cost. Either way, you're getting an asphalt shingle roof that looks sharp and holds up. We'll show you samples so you can see how each option looks before you commit.

What Goes Into a New Roof Installation

A new roof is more than just laying shingles on top of what's there. We pull the old material, inspect the decking, replace any damaged boards, and then build up from a solid base. That means new underlayment, proper flashing around chimneys and vents, and then the shingle roofs installed in the correct pattern for wind and water resistance.

Skipping any of those steps is how you end up with leaks two years after a roof replacement. We don't take shortcuts because we're the ones who stand behind the warranty.

Shingle Roof Styles We Carry

Asphalt roofing comes in more styles than most homeowners realize. Beyond the standard colors, you can get roof shingles with a weathered wood finish, a slate look, or a bold solid tone that sets the house apart. We carry a wide range of composition shingles from manufacturers who back their products with solid material warranties.

Not sure what fits your house? We can pull up comparable homes in Minnesota to show you how different shingle roofs actually look once they're installed. That makes the decision a lot easier than flipping through a catalog.