Can you put new shingles over my old roof?
No. Lifetime Construction Builders tears every replacement roof off down to the deck. Arkansas residential code (IRC 2021, R908.3) calls for that on a roof replacement. It also bars a new layer over two or more old ones or over a water-soaked roof.
Does a "lifetime" shingle last a lifetime?
Not quite. On Atlas Pinnacle shingles, "lifetime" means Atlas's limited warranty runs for the original owner of a single-family home. The first 10 years are non-prorated; after that, coverage is prorated and pays for materials only. Lifetime Construction Builders installs Pinnacle shingles under those terms.
Should I upgrade to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles?
It depends on your budget and your insurer. Atlas Pinnacle Impact is Class 4 and costs more than Pinnacle Pristine, which is Class 3. Ask your insurer whether it gives a discount for a Class 4 roof. Lifetime Construction Builders installs both.
My insurer says my roof is too old. What now?
Get the roof looked at. Many insurers pay for roofs over 15 years old at actual cash value, which takes depreciation off a wind or hail claim. Lifetime Construction Builders gives you a free inspection and a written estimate, so you can decide whether to replace now.
Will insurance pay for shingles the wind blew off?
Your homeowners insurance, not the shingle warranty, is what covers storm damage. Atlas's warranty excludes wind over its rated speed, tornadoes, and hail. Lifetime Construction Builders helps with the claim at no extra cost, and your insurer decides what it pays.
Can I transfer the Atlas warranty if I sell my house?
Once. Atlas allows one transfer within the first 10 years, for a $100 fee, filed within 60 days of the sale. That term comes with the Atlas Pinnacle shingles Lifetime Construction Builders installs.
Who do I call if my new roof leaks?
Call Lifetime Construction Builders at (501) 307-1440. Atlas's warranty covers defects in its shingles under its published terms, and Atlas asks for a claim within 30 days of finding a defect.