Franklin is the seat of Johnson County and a small college town just south of Indianapolis off I-65. The housing stock tells two stories. Downtown Franklin around the courthouse square and the Franklin College campus is 1880s through 1920s craftsman, Victorian, and bungalow homes that are on their second or third roof cycle. The newer subdivisions on the edges run 1990s through 2020s asphalt shingle. Different roofs, same central Indiana weather.
Central Indiana weather is rough on shingles. Humid subtropical climate. Annual snow around 23 inches in the Indy metro. January lows in the low 20s. Freeze-thaw cycles every winter that crack sealant and lift shingle tabs. Spring and summer wind and hail events drive close to half of homeowner insurance claims in Indiana (III, Verisk).
SkyeVantage coordinates asphalt shingle roof replacements in Franklin end to end. Materials at wholesale cost. Synthetic underlayment, ice barrier at the eaves and valleys per Indiana code, drip edge, ridge cap, and the right ventilation so the shingles you paid for actually last 25-plus years. A Preferred Roofing Network crew handles the tear-off and install. Axium inspects.
One flat fee covers the coordination, the labor, the materials setup, and the dumpster. Everything else is at cost. You see the receipt.
Franklin has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), the same pattern as the rest of the Indianapolis metro. NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020) for the Indianapolis area:
- Annual snowfall: ~23 inches. Ice damming risk on north-facing eaves through December to March.
- Winter temps: January average low ~22°F, average high ~34°F. Freeze-thaw cycles repeatedly stress sealants, flashings, and shingle adhesion.
- Summer temps: July average high ~85°F with stretches of 90-plus degree days. UV exposure on south and west slopes accelerates granule loss.
- Annual precipitation: ~43 inches of rain. Water management at valleys, step flashings, and chimney saddles is non-negotiable.
- Severe weather window: Spring through early fall. Wind, hail, and severe thunderstorms drive most of Indiana’s homeowner claims.
Asphalt shingle systems only. Homeowners pick the brand. SkyeVantage supplies it at wholesale cost. A Preferred Roofing Network crew certified for that product handles the install to lifetime-warranty spec.
- Class 4 impact-resistant shingles (recommended for Indiana’s hail country). GAF Timberline AS II, Owens Corning Duration FLEX, Malarkey Vista AR. Many Indiana carriers offer premium discounts on Class 4 installs. Verify with your carrier.
- Architectural shingles (the central Indiana standard). GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration, CertainTeed Landmark, Atlas Pinnacle Pristine, Malarkey Vista, Tamko Heritage.
- Designer shingles (works on Franklin’s downtown craftsman and Victorian homes). Owens Corning Duration Designer (Onyx Black, Pacific Wave, Summer Harvest), CertainTeed Presidential Shake, GAF Grand Sequoia. Higher visual profile, same install spec.
