Many roofing material types to best protect your home

Laminate or dimensional shingles are an upgrade from a 3-tab shingle and a popular choice due to their double thickness compared to a 3-tab shingle. The design differs from the traditional 3-tab asphalt shingle look because the actual shingle tabs have various sizes and shapes.

These different sizes and shapes give them a more “dimensional” look to them and make a shingle roof look more like wood shake. Manufacturers fused a second layer onto the base shingle, which upgrades most manufacturer warranties between 30-50 years.

Architectural shingles are an even thicker asphalt shingle that can create the appearance of natural roofing such as slate, cedar, or clay tiles. Due to their extra thickness and contouring, they cost more than traditional asphalt shingles but last longer with more extended warranties. Architectural shingles range in expected life expectancy from 30 to 50 years and are fire-resistant, wind-resistant, and prevent algae and mold growth. In some cases, these shingles have a Class 4 Impact Resistant rating, which often enables a discount to a homeowner’s insurance policy.

The longest-lasting asphalt shingle, the architectural shingle, is made of higher quality materials, and the price reflects this increase in quality. Architectural styles are also called dimensional, laminate, or composite shingles, and offer superior design capabilities.

The following are the advantages of an architectural shingle:

• Cost – When considering upscale roofing options, architectural shingles act as a more budget-friendly choice than tiles, slate, or metal. Although architectural shingles have a higher average roof cost than 3-tab shingles, this product offers increased durability to offset the higher price in the long run. Architectural or dimensional shingles typically have a 30-year warranty or longer with a Class 4 Impact Resistant option.
• Durability – 3-tab shingles typically have one row of material placed on the decking or sheathing. With an architectural shingle roof, there are several layers, enabling increased wind resistance.
• Appearance – Architectural roof shingles add a 3D dimension to a roof, comparable to wood shake or slate tiles. Architectural shingles are manufactured in a wide range of styles and variety of colors and allow homeowners to customize their roof appearance.

Solar is also known as photovoltaic energy. The photovoltaic system’s actual energy output will depend on several factors, including location and incline of the system, plus temperature and shading conditions. It is important to factor a good design to achieve maximum benefit.

The experienced installers at Metro City Roofing will guide you through any requirements with the detach and reset of your solar panels or solar tiles related to your hail damage roof insurance claim.

Ethylene propylene diene terpolymer, often referred to as EPDM, is an elastomeric polymer compounded with carbon black, processing oils, and various cross-linking and stabilizing agents. As a thermoset membrane that recaptures its shape after stretching, EPDM maintains its physical properties for decades.

EPDM is manufactured in large sheets and is available in various thicknesses in either black or white color. Manufacturers offer several installation options such as fully adhered, mechanically attached, or ballasted. In each scenario, the seams of the roofing system seal with liquid adhesives or specially formulated tape.

Determining when a steep slope roof needs repair or replacement is often straightforward. A homeowner or qualified professional may quickly spot missing shingles, wood rot, or other signs of decay. For a flat roof, however, it is often harder to identify issues. Identification usually requires a close inspection. Once close, any damage is easy to locate.

Modified bitumen is a more current update to built-up roofing, a traditional roofing material also known as “tar-and-gravel” roofing but made from asphalt. Modifiers are added to standard roofing asphalt, and bitumen is reinforced with fiberglass or polyester fiber matting to increase durability and strength.

The primary advantage that a modified bitumen roof has over other commercial roofing systems is its tear-resistance, based on a combination of fiberglass or polyester reinforcement layers. Bitumen is also inherently waterproof, and installation includes a base layer and cap sheet (available across many colors).

A flat roof residential or commercial property will require a significant repair or replacement at some point in time. Repairing your roof is a great choice only if the roof is in a salvageable condition. It is essential to have your roof restored before any damages become more severe.

A vital advantage of a roof coating is the much lower price than a complete new roof replacement. A roof restoration will save you money and avoid a landfill from unnecessary waste since roof coatings get installed over an existing roof system.

A roof coating is low maintenance and will extend the lifespan of your roof and be a protective barrier against the elements by increasing UV protection to fight against the sun’s harmful rays and reduce the building’s energy costs. It limits expansion and contraction cycles that lead to premature failure of the underlying membrane in maintenance applications. A coating is also water-resistant and useful for ponding water situations.

Silicone cures faster than most other materials. Since they are moisture-cured and solids-based, silicone can be applied at virtually any temperature and often eliminate any need for primer.