Roofs in 30104 (Aragon, GA): home ages, storms and what to plan for
In 30104 (Aragon, GA), about 67% of homes were built long enough ago that their original roofs would already be due, and the biggest group of houses dates to the 2000s.
When homes here were built
86% of homes are single-family detached houses and 69% of occupied homes are owner-occupied; the median owner-occupied home value is about $156,700.
Most homes here are old enough to be on a second or even third roof. That changes what matters at replacement time: decking that has been nailed through twice, flashing that may have been reused before, and attic ventilation that was never brought up to current practice. See roof decking and ventilation basics.
Storm exposure
Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show hail of three quarters of an inch or more on 6 days here, 3 of them at an inch or more. The largest estimate was 1.75 in on April 10, 2025, and the most recent was July 3, 2026. Hail this frequent is a good reason to look at impact-resistant shingles at replacement time: Class 4 shingles in Georgia.
Full storm history: 30104 on the North Georgia Hail Map.
Nearby: 30173 (Silver Creek), 30178 (Taylorsville), 30153 (Rockmart). More for Aragon and Polk County.
Questions homeowners ask
- What does a roof pitch and degree chart show, and how do you read it?
- What are some examples of roof inspections, and when is each used?
- How is ice and water shield different from other roof underlayment?
- Are GAF Timberline NS shingles any good?
- How often should shingle roofs be replaced over the life of a house?