Build Your Roof®

Build Your Roof: Central Texas Specifications

Building a complete roofing system for an Austin home means specifying every component for Central Texas conditions — not just selecting an attractive shingle. The Build Your Roof tool walks you through the full system: shingle selection (Class 4 impact-resistant for hail protection), underlayment (synthetic rated for 6+ months UV exposure), ventilation (enhanced 1:100 ratio for Austin's extreme summer heat), starter strips, hip and ridge caps, and ice/water barrier at vulnerable penetrations.

Each component selection affects the others. For example, choosing a heavier designer shingle in Austin requires verifying that your roof deck can handle the additional load plus the weight of potential hail accumulation during severe storms. Selecting ridge vent ventilation means ensuring adequate soffit intake area to balance airflow — a miscalculation that many Austin contractors overlook, resulting in attic temperatures exceeding 160°F even with ridge vents installed. The Build Your Roof tool helps you understand these interactions before reviewing contractor proposals.

Certified Installation

As a certified Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, RISE Roofing installs the complete system exactly as specified. In the Central Texas market, Every component you select in the Build Your Roof® tool is what goes on your Austin home — no substitutions, no shortcuts.