When you decide that it’s time for your home or business to get a new roof, there are still many more choices that need to be made, such as the type of roof that best meets your needs and budget. We believe that every roof is different and, using the top materials around, we will work with you to find your best fit. Below we have provided a list of the most popular types of roofing, their features, and the type of buildings that benefit most from the use of this material.
- Asphalt Shingles: For residential homes desiring an affordable and durable type of roofing, asphalt shingles, also known as laminated or architectural shingles, are a great option. This type of roofing can be installed in a variety of weights and styles to accommodate any homeowner’s preferences.
- Composite Roofing: This cost-efficient option is great for those desiring the appearance of real tile without the price tag. Looking nearly identical to slate roofing, composite roofing is easier to install, easier to maintain, and easier to customize. Composite roofing comes in a variety of colors, holds its value, and often comes with a long warranty to keep your roof sturdy and enduring.
- Modified Bitumen: Consisting of bitumen and modifiers and reinforced with fiberglass or polyester, modified bitumen is an option that provides color and form flexibility. This type of roofing is nearly as durable and resistant as built up roofing, but provides the flexibility that BUR lacks. Its range of colors and level of granulation make it the perfect solution for anyone desiring a beautiful finish and long lasting roof.
- Roof Coating: Roof coating is beneficial to customers looking to minimize leaks or lower cooling costs. The process involves applying a liquid formula that creates a protective barrier when dry. Roof coatings shield against UV exposure and water damage, are energy efficient and100% tax deductible, and extend the roof life by up to 10 years.
- Corrugated Metal Roofing: Traditionally used for agricultural, commercial, and industrial structures, corrugated metal roofing has recently become popular for residential roofing as well. The grooved sheets of metal allow for excellent protection against extreme weather such as heat, hail, and snow. Corrugated roofing is available in a variety of styles and colors to match any home.
- Metal Shake: Metal Shake roofing resembles wood shake roofing in appearance, but the use of metal provides greater durability. The material is lightweight and easy to install. Customers can choose between a variety of wood grain looks and colors.
- Thermoplastic (TPO and PVC) Heat Welded Systems: If energy efficiency and durability are high up on the list of your roofing requirements, thermoplastic systems are a great option for you. This roof type is reinforced, reflective, flexible, fire retardant and highly customizable. The roofing can be applied in several different ways, have a variety of different membrane thicknesses, and adapt to a wide range of temperatures. Additionally, this roof type is long lasting and it is very resistant to chemicals, punctures, tears, UV light, ozone, and more.
- EPDM: EPDM is a high tension, elastic form of synthetic rubber known for its resilience and strength. Resistant to ponding water, UV light, and ozone, EPDM is an excellent choice of roofing for any home or business owner. Its flexibility in form provides options between reinforced or non-reinforced and fire-retardant or not fire-retardant, thus making it the perfect option no matter what your needs are. Although there are a variety of methods of installations, ballasted and fully adhered are the most common for this roof type dating back to the 1970’s in America.
- Clay and Concrete Tile: When one pictures a Spanish-style home, he or she is likely picturing a clay and concrete tile roof. This roofing, known for its prestigious appearance and cooling qualities, is typically found in warm climates and available in numerous earth-tone shades. Many types of these tiles have received very high ratings, qualifying for energy star, because of their effectiveness in reducing the need for air conditioning and cooling.
- Built Up Roofing (BUR): Built Up Roofing is just as its name says: a type of roofing created by layering, or building up, several layers of asphalt saturated fiberglass in a solid bed. Their gravel, coatings, or mineral cap sheets make this roofing very inflexible and only suitable for places where very little movement is to be expected. Oftentimes, as with moving rock layers, these layers shift and require periodical maintenance to keep your roof intact and steady.
- Wood Shingles and Shakes: Wood shingles and shakes are a great and beautiful option for roofing that is long lasting and durable. Popular in residential roofing, these options are made from a strong, stable wood such as cedar and are highly resistant to cracking and rotting. Both shingles and shakes will keep your home protected only differing in their cut as shingles offer a smooth texture and shakes provide a rougher cut.
