Residential or Commercial Roofing Styles
with Repairs and Replacements for Flat Roofs
Types of roofing you can choose from:
Composition Shingles
Composition is by far the most popular and widely-used home roofing material. It typically comes in 20-, 30-, 40-year "lives." (There is also an unlimited-life variety) 20-year shingles are used on most starter homes and have no texture. 30-year shingles have a dimensional or architectural look with good curb appeal. 40-year shingles and higher are considered specialty shingles and recommended as an upgrade to consider.
Concrete Tile
This type is considered a "lifetime" roof and is typically used on upper-end homes. Weight is an issue so a home must be engineered, or otherwise evaluated, to handle 1,000 pounds per square of roofing space. Most concrete-tile orders take two months to be fulfilled; only small amounts of tile are normally in stock.
Clay Tile
Clay is considered an upgrade over concrete tile. Special underlayment is required. Clay can be offered in one-piece and two-piece styles. Two piece tiles require perpendicular batten boards and additional labor.
Metal Roofing
There are two styles of metal roofing. Screw-down (using exposed fasteners) is used on most standard homes. The screws have a tendency to "back out" after seven to ten years, requiring normal maintenance. Standing seam (using concealed fasteners) is considered an upgrade and is the more costly of the two.
Slate Roofing
Few things add value and long-lasting beauty to a home more than real slate. In the past, the durability of this natural material was offset by its relatively heavy weight. However, we utilize a variety of installation methods that can reduce the weight of slate so additional engineering is often not required. In fact, many of our clients building custom homes have opted for this incomparable material. Call us to learn more.
Synthetic Slate
Not as pricey as real slate but also not as heavy. No special bracing is required as most homes can handle the weight. Allow at least six weeks for material and extended time for installation.
Wood Shingles
Two styles of wood shingles are available. Wood shingles are the smaller of the styles (18") and installed over open lathe at a 5" exposure. Wood shakes are 24" installed using #30 felt at a 10" exposure. Most city codes require that any installed wood shingles be fire treated. Wood shingles are high priced and require at least a four week lead time.
(Modified) Flat Roofing
Modified roofing is made by all shingle manufacturers. It can be installed by the "torch apply" method or it can be "hot mopped". Some modified roofing is "self-adhering" so no heat source is required. Modified roofing is used on most commercial applications as well as patio roofs and in the waterproofing of walk-on decks. Single-ply roofing also is available in Duralast which does not require a flame for installation and carries a 15-year warranty.
Call our roofing contractor at (877) 433-5887 or (310) 577-2069 for repairs on your rubber, tile, and flat roofs.
