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MOON TOWNSHIP, PA · ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Roofing in
Moon Township

Moon Township roofing done right — from the Thorn Run corridor to the neighborhoods ringing Pittsburgh International Airport. Big Dog Roofs replaces, repairs and storm-proofs roofs across all of 15108.

ZIP 15108 · 15231 · Allegheny County

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Allegheny County · PA

Roofing Moon Township, PA — What We Actually See Here

Moon Township is a mix of 1960s–1980s split-levels, brick ranches and newer plan homes built out along University Boulevard and Beaver Grade Road. That age spread matters: a lot of Moon roofs are on their second or third layer of shingles, and older 3-tab systems were often never properly ventilated. When we quote a Moon Township roof replacement, we tear off to the deck, check for soft sheathing over the garage and bath fans, and rebuild the intake-to-ridge ventilation balance so the new shingles have a better chance of hitting their rated lifespan.

The other Moon-specific factor is wind. Sitting on the plateau above the Ohio River with wide-open exposure near the airport, Moon Township can see stronger sustained gusts than the valley towns below it. We spec high-wind-rated architectural shingles, six-nail patterns and starter strip on every eave and rake for homes on the exposed western side of the township.

Residential and commercial asphalt shingle roofing are both offered in Moon, including on properties near Robert Morris University and the Cherrington Parkway area.

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Built for Moon Township Weather

Moon Area School District covers neighborhoods with very different roof ages, so we do not treat 15108 as one uniform market. A Thorn Run ranch may need plank-deck repairs and better bathroom-fan venting, while a newer home near Montour Run is more likely to have failed pipe boots, crowded valleys or builder-grade ridge vent. Our inspection follows the whole water path from the attic to the exterior. The written scope separates urgent leak work, ventilation corrections and optional upgrades so Moon homeowners can see exactly where the money goes.

For a Moon replacement, we protect siding and landscaping before the tear-off, remove every old layer, photograph the exposed deck, replace only damaged sheathing and install ice-and-water membrane at eaves, valleys and penetrations. We then use synthetic underlayment, matched starter, six fasteners per shingle and a balanced exhaust system. Final cleanup includes the driveway, lawn and public sidewalk. That process matters on airport-facing properties where uplift starts at an unsealed rake or poorly fastened starter course long before the field shingles look worn.

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Free inspections, written scopes, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every Moon Township roof.

Moon Township Roof Specifics

High-Wind Spec

Exposed plateau by the airport. Six-nail patterns and 130 mph architectural shingles, standard.

Split-Level Ventilation

Moon's 70s split-levels are often under-vented; we rebalance intake and ridge.

Second-Layer Tear-Offs

We remove every layer down to deck instead of shingling over old 3-tab.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Moon Township

A short drive from our Sewickley base.

Thorn RunCherringtonMoon CrestBon MeadeCarnotHyde ParkEwings MillCoraopolis Heights

Around Moon Township

Pittsburgh International Airport

Wide-open plateau exposure means higher sustained wind loads on nearby roofs.

Robert Morris University

A concentration of rental and multi-family housing in this part of the township.

Moon Park

The 133-acre township park at the center of the Moon Crest and Bon Meade neighborhoods.

Cherrington Corporate Center

A commercial area along the Parkway with a mix of building types.

Why Moon Township Calls Big Dog

Registered in PA

PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration PA225283.

Free Inspections

On-roof photos and a written, line-item scope before any work.

10-Year Workmanship

Written labor warranty on every install.

Moon Township Roofing FAQs

How much does a roof replacement cost in Moon Township, PA?

Price depends on square footage, pitch, how many layers need to come off and whether the deck needs repair. We give a free, written, itemized quote after an on-roof inspection — no ballpark over the phone.

Do you handle roofs near Pittsburgh International Airport?

Yes. We work throughout 15108 and 15231, including the Cherrington and Carnot corridors. Airport-area roofs get our high-wind fastening spec by default.

How fast can you get to a Moon Township leak?

We prioritize active leaks and schedule the earliest available visit. Call us and we'll get an inspection on the calendar.

Moon Township Roof Trouble?

Free inspection. Written quote. No pressure.