Roofing contractor in Ogden, Utah

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What Ogden's building code asks of a roof

Ogden City publishes the design criteria every building permit is checked against. These are the ones that shape a roof:

• A permit for every roof replacement: Ogden City lists replacing a roof among the jobs that need a building permit (Ogden City permit requirements). If a bid doesn't mention the permit, ask whether it's included.
• Ice barrier underlayment: required in Ogden. It goes down at the eaves, where snow melted by attic heat refreezes into ice dams and backs water up under shingles.
• Ground snow load of 43 to 50 pounds per square foot: set by Utah's amendments to the International Residential Code. Utah State University's snow load map gives the value for an exact location.
• Design wind speed of 115 or 120 mph (3-second gust): it sets how shingles, ridge caps and edge metal are fastened.
• Severe weathering, 5 degree winter design temperature: freeze and thaw work on every gap in flashing and sealant, so those details get as much attention as the shingles.

Reroofing in an Ogden historic district

Ogden's Landmarks Commission reviews exterior work on landmark buildings, and on some buildings in the city's historic districts, through a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness. Its policies let city staff approve a routine reroof, usually within 5 working days, when the new shingles are similar to the old ones in material, color pattern and shape, such as replacing asphalt with architectural grade shingles. A different material or a special pattern goes to the Commission. Check your home's status before you sign a contract, so the approval is part of the schedule instead of a delay.

Source: Ogden City Landmarks Commission policies.

Older Ogden homes: what's under the shingles

Older homes sometimes carry two or three layers of shingles. The International Residential Code, which Utah adopts with its own amendments, does not allow a new roof over two or more existing layers (IRC R908.3.1.1), so those roofs come off to the deck. A tear-off is also the only way to find soft decking, missing ice barrier or poor attic ventilation, the usual causes of leaks and ice dams on an older house.

Roofing elsewhere in Weber County

We also roof in North Ogden, South Ogden, Roy, Riverdale, Pleasant View and the rest of Weber County. Neighboring cities such as South Ogden run their own building departments, so permit steps and fees differ from Ogden's. For materials, repairs and storm damage, see roofing.

Ogden figures from Ogden City design criteria and permit requirements, checked October 31, 2026.