Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular choice for roofing material because of numerous advantages. Asphalt roof shingles come in a wide variety of textures and colors. You will have no problem finding a design that will match your home. Manufacturers also offer limited lifetime warranties on these materials ranging from 25-50 years depending on the type of asphalt shingle.
Choices include:
Key Advantages:
Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular choice for roofing material because of numerous advantages. Asphalt roof shingles come in a wide variety of textures and colors. You will have no problem finding a design that will match your home. Manufacturers also offer limited lifetime warranties on these materials ranging from 25-50 years depending on the type of asphalt shingle.
Choices include:
- 3 tab shingles
- Architectural shingles
- Architectural shingles premium
- Design shingles
Key Advantages:
- Product Performance. Asphalt shingles perform well in extreme temperatures and in areas where wind, water, and ice are prevalent. Affordability. The efficient, high-volume production and relatively low application cost of asphalt shingles provide consumers with an overall value that’s tough for other roofing materials to match, especially in terms of comparable life expectancy.
- Low Maintenance. Asphalt shingles, when properly chosen and applied, require little or no regular upkeep, and are easily repaired if damaged.
- Ease of Application. Asphalt shingles are considered to be the easiest of all standard roofing materials to apply. In addition, the flexibility and strength of asphalt shingles supports their application on a wide variety of roof designs.
- Fire and Wind Resistance. Asphalt shingles are manufactured to resist external fire and flammability standards, and carry Class A, B or C fire ratings, with Class A providing the greatest fire resistance. These fire ratings are defined by nationally recognized standards and tested by independent testing agencies. In addition, many asphalt shingles carrying a "wind resistance" label indicate that they have been manufactured and tested to demonstrate acceptable resistance in high-wind locations.”
Flat Roof/Rubber Roof
If you own a home or commercial building with flat roof, you will need to use rubber roofing materials.
Rubber roofing is ideal for flat-roof homes as they lack proper drainage systems and can thus be easily covered with a few squares.
Key Advantages:
If you own a home or commercial building with flat roof, you will need to use rubber roofing materials.
Rubber roofing is ideal for flat-roof homes as they lack proper drainage systems and can thus be easily covered with a few squares.
Key Advantages:
- Durable - Rubber roofs are much more durable and less likely to crack and crumble through tumultuous weather and drastic changes in temperatures
- Environment friendly - Mostly composed of recycled materials, which are much more eco-friendly than other roofing supplies
- Energy efficient - high insulation value will reduce the amount of energy you need to heat and cool your home
- Low maintenance - Rubber roofing materials last much longer and require less maintenance - most manufacturers warranty their roofs for thirty to fifty years, and some even carry a lifetime warranty.
- Provide great insulation
- Light in weight
- Weatherproof - has proven resistance to hail, wind resistance in excess of 120MPH and great heat/fire ratings. Almost no chance of leakage.
- EPDM Membrane is a non-reinforced, fire retardant, cured single-ply roofing membrane that can be used in Fully Adhered, Mechanically Attached, and Ballasted Systems.
Cedar Shakes
Cedar shakes are made by carefully cutting down and splitting pieces of cedar, a softwood which grows in many regions of the world. In some areas, cedar is a very traditional roofing material, due to the natural abundance of cedar trees, and many roofs with wooden shingles are made from cedar.
Key Advantages:
Cedar shakes are made by carefully cutting down and splitting pieces of cedar, a softwood which grows in many regions of the world. In some areas, cedar is a very traditional roofing material, due to the natural abundance of cedar trees, and many roofs with wooden shingles are made from cedar.
Key Advantages:
- Distinctive appearance - It can mesh well with a wide variety of architectural styles and can have a desired rustic look
- Long term durability - Cedar resists bugs and UV damage naturally, and it also withstands hail and heavy storms
- Environmentally friendly, if the cedar is harvested and processed in a sustainable way
- Energy efficient - Cedar shakes naturally insulate your home. This high insulation value will reduce the amount of energy you need to heat and cool your home
- Fire resistance - Though cedar is a wood product it can still be fire resistant. Many manufactures treat cedar shakes with a fire resistant chemical, this makes them safer than other wood shingles.