At a glance: John Beal Roofing replaced the roof on Torch Club Road in Alton, IL 62002, finishing October 30, 2026. 24.33 squares of Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration, an average-size roof, installed over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Handled by our St. Louis office (314-429-6000).
Alton sits on the Mississippi River bluffs in Madison County, Illinois, where storms come straight across the river and wind exposure on the higher ground is a real factor in how a roof wears. A 24.33-square replacement on Torch Club Road in Alton, IL, finished in Owens Corning Duration. On a house exposed to river-bluff wind, the nailing line and the first course along the eaves are what keep the shingles down, and both were done to the manufacturer's spec.
Project details
| Location | Torch Club Road (Alton, IL 62002) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Roof size | 24.33 squares (about 2,433 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle | Owens Corning — OC Duration |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic - 10 Sq Rolls |
| Ice & water | Ice & Water 1 Sq Roll |
| Starter course | Starter |
| Hip & ridge | Owens Corning Hip and Ridge |
| Ventilation | Lomanco Omni Roll |
| Warranty | Lifetime workmanship warranty |
| Office | John Beal Roofing St. Louis · 314-429-6000 |
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The roofing system on this house
TruDefinition Duration is Owens Corning's flagship architectural shingle. Its SureNail strip, a woven band across the nailing line, is what lets it hold on in the kind of straight-line winds the Midwest gets every spring. Every one of our replacements is a system, not just shingles. On this roof, from the deck up:
- A full layer of synthetic underlayment (JBI Synthetic - 10 Sq Rolls). It’s the backup water barrier under the shingles, and it holds up to foot traffic and wind far better than paper felt.
- Ice and water membrane in the valleys and along the eaves (Ice & Water 1 Sq Roll). Those are the two places a Midwest roof takes on water first, from ice dams in January and heavy runoff in spring storms.
- Starter along every edge (Starter). The first course is where wind gets under a roof; a starter strip with its own sealant line locks it down.
- Owens Corning Hip and Ridge. Pre-formed cap that seals the hips and ridge.
- Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent. It runs along the peak and lets hot, damp attic air escape, protecting the decking and keeping shingles from baking from below.
Who installed it
This was a St. Louis office job, and finished on October 30, 2026. Family-owned since 1947, we back every replacement with a lifetime workmanship warranty. If a storm opens up a roof at 2 a.m., someone answers the phone. See 24/7 emergency service.
Need a roof in Alton?
Free inspection, documented slope by slope, no obligation. St. Louis office: 314-429-6000
Questions homeowners ask about this project
What shingle was installed on this Alton roof?
Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full material list is in the project details table above.
Does John Beal Roofing work in Alton, IL?
Yes. Alton (62002) is served by our St. Louis office. Call 314-429-6000 for a free inspection.
How big was the roof on Torch Club Road?
24.33 squares, or about 2,433 square feet of roof surface. A roofing square is 100 square feet; roofs are measured and priced that way, not by the floor plan.
Was ice and water shield installed?
Yes. Ice & Water 1 Sq Roll membrane went in the valleys and along the eaves, the spots where water backs up or collects first.
What warranty comes with this roof?
Our lifetime workmanship warranty, standard on every roof we install, plus the manufacturer's standard product warranty.
Who do I call about a roof in Alton 62002?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000, or toll-free 1-800-564-6232. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.