The "Custom" Roofing Approach
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Custom Roofing & Exteriors attention to detail, quality products, and quality craftsmanship will ensure that every home makes a stunningly good impression from first glance.
Your selection of roofing material is a very important aspect. The material chosen will bring out the beauty of your home and ensure the useful service life of your roof system.
Let this guide assist you in making an educated decision on which types of shingles to choose for your home or business roof.
There are many types of materials available including Asphalt, Wood, Tile, Metal, Single Ply, Built-up, etc.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Systems
Asphalt shingles are currently the most popular type of residential roof material for a variety of reasons. Things that determine cost are geographical location, slope of the roof, height of the building, ease of access to the premises, complexity of the project, a particular type of shingle, and numerous other factors. They come in a variety of colors and styles and are fairly durable (some have been tested and have achieved a class IV hail rating - the highest available!), and can be easily repaired and maintained.
Tile Roofing Systems
Tiles are made of concrete or clay. Ideal for communities with appearance codes, tiles come in many different shapes. Metal tiles are often used for commercial buildings as they mimic the popular look of Spanish or Mission tile but are light weight, low maintenance, and are very durable.
By studying roof performance characteristics and failure points, Custom Roofing & Exteriors, LLC has put together a collection of premium Roof System Components that, when installed properly can help create an enhanced roof solution.
Metal Roof Systems
There are several types of metal roof systems you as the consumer can choose from:
- Stone coated steel - Decra, Metro
- Standing seam
- 5V Panels
- Available in Galvalume or Aluminium (more corrosion resistant)
These types of roofs provide life-time shelter from storms and are durable, beautiful, and energy efficient.
Slate / Stone Shingles Slate (stone) Roofing Systems
These types of shingles are highly durable (100+ years); but about 3 times heavier per square foot than asphalt. Slate is a bit more difficult to work with and less forgiving than asphalt shingles because they break easily. However, a slate roof can create a colorful, hand-crafted look that adds to the overall appearance of a house. Cutting slate to size requires using a special pressure cutter or a pick-like hammer that splits the slate. Slate is easily damaged by walking on it, so you may want to contact a pro for repairs on areas that you can't reach from a ladder. A well constructed clay or concrete tile roof should last more than 50 years. This is also an expensive type of roof covering as the materials are more expensive and require a strong frame to support the heavy load of tiles. Tile roofs require very little maintenance and no preservatives. The tile is fireproof so fire insurance costs less for the entire life of the building. Clay and concrete tiles have similar physical properties and installation methods. Concrete is cheaper to make than clay and it can be made anywhere. Clay tile must be made near a clay quarry, so freight cost to the building site is often higher than for concrete tile.
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