At a glance: Completed September 10, 2026: a full tear-off and replacement on Cleveland Avenue, Kirkwood, MO. Shingle: GAF Royal Sovereign. Size: 8.67 squares. Underlayment: synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
Our crew finished a smaller 8.67-square roof covering roughly 867 square feet on Cleveland Avenue in Kirkwood, MO on Thursday, September 10. Kirkwood is a West County suburb known for older, tree-lined neighborhoods. We replaced 1 other roof in ZIP 63122 that same month. The system: synthetic underlayment across the full deck, ice and water membrane in the valleys and at the eaves, and GAF Royal Sovereign on top.
Job specs
| Location | Cleveland Avenue (Kirkwood, MO 63122) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 37 days |
| Roof size | 8.67 squares (about 867 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle | GAF — GAF Royal Sovereign |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic |
| Ice & water | Alco Ice & Water |
| Starter course | GAF Starter |
| Hip & ridge | GAF Hip & Ridge |
| Ventilation | Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent |
| Warranty | Lifetime workmanship warranty |
| Project number | STL080426032 |
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What went on this roof
GAF Royal Sovereign is a traditional three-tab shingle, a flat, uniform look that suits smaller sections, outbuildings and homes originally built with three-tab. The shingle is only the top layer. Here’s the full system that went on this house:
- Synthetic underlayment over the whole deck. It’s stronger and more tear-resistant than felt, and it lies flat if weather rolls in during the tear-off.
- Ice and water shield in the valleys and along the eaves. Those are the two places a Midwest roof takes on water first, from ice dams in January and heavy runoff in spring storms.
- GAF Starter strip along every edge. The first course is where wind gets under a roof. A factory starter with its own sealant line locks it down.
- GAF Hip & Ridge cap. Pre-formed cap that seals the hips and ridge.
- Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent. Continuous exhaust at the peak. Together with the soffit intake, it moves heat and moisture out of the attic.
Who installed it
The crew came out of our St. Louis office. From the day the job was opened (August 4, 2026) to the day the crew finished (September 10, 2026) took 37 days. John Beal Roofing has been family-run since 1947, and our lifetime workmanship warranty covers the installation for as long as you own the home. If a storm opens up a roof at 2 a.m., someone answers the phone. See 24/7 emergency service.
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FAQ about this roof
What shingle was installed on this Kirkwood roof?
GAF GAF Royal Sovereign, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full system is in the project details table above.
What kind of ventilation went on this roof?
A Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent along the peak. Paired with soffit intake, it lets hot, moist attic air escape.
How long did this project take from start to finish?
37 days from the day the job was opened to the day the crew finished. Most of that time is scheduling, material ordering and any insurance paperwork. The tear-off and install usually take a day or two on a house this size.
Was ice and water shield installed?
Yes. Alco Ice & Water membrane went in the valleys and along the eaves, the spots where water backs up or collects first.
Who do I call about a roof in Kirkwood?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.