Shingle re-roof in Catalina.

Shingle re-roofing in Catalina overlaps with the tile market in the 1980s–90s subdivisions but dominates among older 1960s–80s custom homes scattered along the Oracle Road corridor and the rural stretches toward Charouleau Gap. Three factors shape the work specifically. First, the older custom housing stock. Many 1960s–80s Catalina customs were built with shingle (sometimes original 3-tab on the very early ones, sometimes architectural on the later ones). Re-roofs on these older homes often involve more decking surprises during tear-off and occasional custom flashing details that off-the-shelf parts don't fit. Second, the larger-lot access. Same considerations as Catalina tile work. Most lots are half an acre or larger with long gravel driveways. We plan access before mobilizing. Third, the wildland-urban interface fire zones. Properties along the eastern edge of Catalina near Catalina State Park or the Catalina Mountains foothills are in WUI zones. Shingle re-roofs for these properties get Class A ember-resistant underlayment as default — same cost, better fire resistance. Class 4 impact shingle is reasonable as a default in Catalina — not because of severe hail (Catalina doesn't see the hard hail Vail and the east side do), but because of the slightly higher monsoon-storm wind from the Catalina foothills topography and the modest insurance premium discount benefit. About 10–15% more up front than developer-grade architectural; lasts 5+ extra years.