Permit
Ask Logan first
The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the township code office in Logan is the one to ask before work starts.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Logan, PA
Half of the 5,014 homes in Logan were built before 1974. The rules below decide how much of the old roof has to come off and what goes under the new one.
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The rules for a reroof in Logan
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). 63% of Logan’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
Ice barrier
Set by the local climate table
Whether an eave membrane is a code item depends on the climate table the municipality filled in when it adopted the code (IRC R905.1.2, Table R301.2). The contractor or the township code office in Logan will know.
Checked against the code text on October 24, 2026. Code edition, permit and contract rules for the whole state: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Logan
Of 4,588 occupied homes in Logan, 3,821 (83%) are owner-occupied. Counting by decade, 15% before 1940, 30% before 1960, 63% before 1980 of the housing was in place, and 14% dates from 2000 on. (ACS 2020–2024.)
The housing is 71% detached houses, 17% manufactured homes.
ZIP codes: 16601
Logan and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 1974 | 63% | 83% | 3% | 7 |
| Tyrone Township, Blair County | 1971 | 63% | 89% | 3% | 8 |
| Walker Township, Huntingdon County | 1981 | 49% | 87% | 0% | 5 |
| Porter Township, Huntingdon County | 1973 | 66% | 86% | 0% | 3 |
| Penn Township, Huntingdon County | 1979 | 52% | 93% | 0% | 5 |
| Smithfield Township, Huntingdon County | 1970 | 61% | 66% | 2% | 4 |
Median built: median year the homes were built. Before 1980: share of homes built then. Owners: share of homes that are owner-occupied. Row, twin: share of homes that are rowhouses, twins or townhouses. Census ACS 2020–2024. Hail days: days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 10 miles, 2006–2025, NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Hail and storms near Logan
NOAA’s storm reports show 7 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Logan, topping out at 1.5 in on June 3, 2023. The most recent was July 20, 2023.
That is fewer than most places in the state on this site (median 12 days).
At the county level, Logan shares Blair County’s record of 2 storm disaster declarations since 2006, the newest DR-4267 (Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, March 2016). (OpenFEMA.)
Storm reports are what observers logged, not a measure of damage to any roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Useful life is HUD’s planning figure, not a warranty. More in the guides to shingles, metal, slate and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 71% of homes here are detached | Wind class set by the design wind speed (IRC Table R905.2.4.1) |
| Metal (standing seam, panels) | 50 years | Roofs that will carry solar later | A complete standing-seam system may go over the old roof (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 15% here predate 1940 | Sound slate can be reused (R908.5); broken slate cannot |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Additions and porch roofs | Seams at walls and drainage |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Logan, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
Contracts, deposits and the right to cancel: checking a roofing contractor. What moves the price: new roof cost in Pennsylvania.
Questions about a new roof in Logan
Is a permit required for a new roof in Logan, PA?
Ask Logan first. The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). So the township code office in Logan is the one to ask before work starts.
Do the old shingles have to come off in Logan?
A new roof may go over one existing layer; with two or more, or over slate, clay or cement tile, everything comes off to the deck (IRC R908.3.1.1). 63% of Logan’s homes were built before 1980, so count the layers before comparing quotes.
When were most homes in Logan built?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Logan was built in 1974, 63% of homes were built before 1980, 83% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Logan?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 7 days within 10 miles of Logan from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
What license or registration should a roofer in Logan have?
Before signing for a roof in Logan, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the Logan address or ZIP
- One story or two (or more), detached or attached
- The roof you have today, shingle, metal, slate, tile or flat, and its rough age
- Whether there is one layer or more, if you know
- That the job is a full replacement or a new roof, and your timing
- Whether the house is in a historic district or an HOA
- That you own the home and decide on the roof
The full list: before you call.