Roofing Contractor

TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL ROOFING

As a residential roofing contractor, our technicians are experts with every type of roofing product used in the market today. Below are the types of residential roofs most commonly seen on homes:

Shingle roofs - Asphalt shingles are the most popular residential roofing material. They are cost effective because they’re both versatile and durable. It doesn’t matter what style of home you have; asphalt shingles are great due to the flexibility of its design. Another benefit to them is that they are so light-weight that they can generally be installed over top of an existing roofing system without any worry for the load bearing capacity of the structure.

Tile roofs: The major benefit of tile roofs is that they are the most durable and long wearing materials available. There are three different types of tile: natural stone, ceramic, and concrete. Tiles will not rust, curl, rot or burn, which can’t be said about other roofing materials. Their performance lives range anywhere from 30 to 100 years. If you want your residential roofing contractor to install a system that will serve your home throughout its lifetime, a tile roof may be your best option.

EPDM: EPDM – or ethylene propylene diene monomer – is a synthetic rubber used in flat roofing applications. It is one of the most popular materials among residential roofing contractors and for good reason. It can often be applied in a single, seamless sheet that virtually eliminates any chances of leaking.

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SLOPES (LOW SLOPES AND NO SLOPES)

Sloped roofing systems are rooftops that rise to peaks and easily allow rain and snow to fall away with the force of gravity. Conventional sloping on residential structures is generally 4 inches of vertical height for every 12 feet of length (4 in 12), with some systems peaking as steeply as 6 inches of vertical height for every 12 feet of length (6 in 12). The nice thing about sloping systems is that they can be covered by a residential roofing contractor using just about any type of material that your budget and your tastes prefer.

Low-sloped systems are rooftops that rise at gradients between 2 inches for every 12 feet (2 in 12) and 4 inches for every 12 feet. Low sloping systems are generally treated with rubber, metal and TPO materials. However, if the right modifications are performed at the time of installation, they can be covered using asphalt shingles. We can successfully install a shingle roof on your low sloping system by reinforcing the material with asphalt membranes and shingle application techniques.

A no-slope system is most commonly known as a flat roof. They are usually found over porches and patios, but these systems have also been used on many post-modern and contemporary homes. No-slope systems are treated using rubber, metal or TPO roofing materials that are designed specifically to protect flat surfaces. These systems must be installed and repaired with great precision in order to achieve solid performance. As a skilled residential roofing contractor, we know exactly how to address the very specific needs of your rooftop.