Roofing
Our company installs hundreds of roofs per year for builders and homeowners. The products we use vary greatly from fiberglass shingles to woodshakes, slate, and also several types of flat roof products. We also have a very wide selection of metal and copper roofing surfaces. Take a look at the many styles and colors that are available:
Roof Type
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Advantages
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Asphalt shingles
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- inexpensive
- ranges from low-cost 3-tab shingle to architectural shingles with extra durability and style
- many colors, types, and manufacturers
- suitable for most residential applications
- easy to repair
- fire resistant
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Wood shingles or shakes
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- natural look weathering to a soft grey
- offers some insulation value
- blends in with the environment
- easy to repair or replace
- long lasting if maintained (30–50 years)
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Metal
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- available in different looks including cedar shingles, slate, or standing seam
- many colors
- light weight
- durable
- long life span (at least 50 years)
- low maintenance
- can be installed over existing roofs
- excellent performance in high wind, hail and rain
- environmentally friendly
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Tile (concrete,clay)
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- non-combustible
- many colors and styles
- attractive
- fireproof
- easy to maintain
- extremely durable when maintained
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Slate
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- beautiful, distinctive appearance
- fireproof
- long life span
- low maintenance
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Concrete (fiber reinforced)
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- many colors and styles including shakes, tile, and stone
- relatively lightweight
- fire and insect resistant; meet many of the more restrictive fire codes
- low maintenance
- extremely durable
- resource efficient
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Hot/Cold Mopped Asphalt
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- inexpensive
- easy to repair
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Engineered rubber/plastic
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- about 1/3 the weight of slate
- long lasting (30–50 years)
- cost effective
- attractive
- available in a large range of styles and colors with more appearing constantly
- made of reclaimed materials
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Eco-roofs
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- Environmentally friendly; filters rainwater through a roof system of vegetation and soil
- Low maintenance; can extend the life of the roof membrane substantially
- Provides insulation to even out climate variations; in particular, keeps houses cooler in summer
- Attractive
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