At a glance: John Beal Roofing replaced the roof on Kingsbury Boulevard in University City, MO 63130, finishing October 30, 2026. 31.00 squares of GAF Timberline HDZ, a larger-than-average roof, installed over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Handled by our St. Louis office (314-429-6000).
University City sits just west of the St. Louis city line along the Delmar Loop, and its older brick homes tend to carry steep pitches, dormers and more valleys than a newer subdivision house. This is our second project on Kingsbury Boulevard this year, and a bigger one: 31 squares of GAF Timberline HDZ. On a roof with this many intersections, the valleys and wall flashing do more work than the open field, so that is where the crew spent its time.
Project details
| Location | Kingsbury Boulevard (University City, MO 63130) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| Roof size | 31.00 squares (about 3,100 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle | GAF — Timberline HDZ |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic |
| Ice & water | Alco Ice & Water |
| Starter course | OC Starter 100 ft. |
| Hip & ridge | GAF 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
Timberline HDZ is GAF's best-selling architectural shingle: a thick, dimensional laminate with GAF's widened LayerLock nailing zone, which gives the installer a far bigger target for every nail. 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). 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 (Alco Ice & Water). 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 (OC Starter 100 ft.). The first course is where wind gets under a roof; a starter strip with its own sealant line locks it down.
- GAF 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 University City?
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 University City roof?
GAF Timberline HDZ, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full material list is in the project details table above.
Does John Beal Roofing work in University City, MO?
Yes. University City (63130) is served by our St. Louis office. Call 314-429-6000 for a free inspection.
How big was the roof on Kingsbury Boulevard?
31.00 squares, or about 3,100 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. Alco Ice & Water 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 University City 63130?
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.