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Roofing
Flat or pitched, residential or commercial, your roof is the first line of defense against the elements. If your roof leaks, many other systems and components of your home or building can be compromised. This is why we at Solid State Construction continually seek out the best roofing systems and practices to ensure that we can give you the best product for your roofing dollar.
RoofingThis was an old asphalt shingle roof on a cut up contemporary house. We stripped it and re-roofed it with metal shingles.
Our roofing services include:
- Asphalt Shingles (architectural, 3-tab and designer)
- Rubber (EPDM & TPO) Membrane
- Metal (aluminum, galvanized steel, copper)
- Recycled Rubber Roofing Tiles (imitation slate)
- Roof Coatings
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are by far the most common roofing product for pitched or steep slope applications, making up the lion’s share of residential roofing jobs. New technologies in the asphalt shingle manufacturing processes have made it possible for them to last longer than yesterday’s products. Unfortunately, these technologies, coupled with more advanced building practices, also require more detailed installation practices than ever before.
Ever wonder why some roofs fail after as little as 10 years? The answer is simple. The roof installation that was good enough 20 years ago, may cause rapid deterioration and premature failure in today’s roofing shingles. A roofing installer who has failed to learn the most current application methods can very easily turn your 30-year roof into a 10-year roof.
We are accredited Certified Installers with GAF-Elk, the leading manufacturer of asphalt shingles. This means that they have recognized us as being one of the top 4% of roofing installers in our area. Because they know we will install the job right every time, they have agreed to offer our customers an enhanced warranty package, unmatched in the industry.
Roofing, Siding & PaintingWe roofed this house with GAF Slateline shingles and installed all copper valleys and flashing. Then we sided the house with James Hardie fiber cement siding and Azek cellular PVC trim. Finally we painted all the siding and trim w/ 2 coats of premium latex paint.
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Rubber (EPDM & TPO) Membrane
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer) has been the leading choice for low slope or flat roof applications for the past 40 years. Commonly called “rubber roofing,” EPDM sheets can be manufactured as large as 50’ wide by 200’ long. For most common applications, however, the rolls are manufactured 5’ to 20’ wide and 50’ to 100’ long.
The larger size of the rubber sheets allows for less seaming in the installation and thus less chance of leakage. Where seams are necessary, they are over lapped and then chemically bonded, thus making a functional “single ply” roof. This makes EPDM far more resistant to ponding water or snow common to low pitch roofs.
Rubber roofs can be fully adhered (glued) to a mechanically fastened substrate (usually a specialty insulation board) or ballasted (held down by weight). The fact that mechanical fasteners (nails, staples & screws) do not puncture the roof surface further enhances their ability to stand up to the tests of time associated with flat roofing.
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) membrane has been gaining popularity as a flat roofing choice. TPO installation is similar to EPDM installation, with the exception that the seams are robotically heat welded on site, making the seam even stronger than EPDM. TPO is commonly manufactured in white (vs. black for EPDM), making it a more eco-friendly choice as it is energy star compliant with no need for coating after installation.
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Metal Roofing
Metal roofing has been gaining popularity for residential applications after being used for years in commercial roofing. Metal roofs are available in many different styles, from the classic standing seam (long vertical seams) to simulated slate and wood shingle style. There are even granulated metal roof that look exactly like asphalt shingle roofs.
The recent increase in popularity of metal roofs is mainly due to the fact they are by far the most eco-friendly roof available. Although the initial cost of metal roofing is higher, the lifespan of a typical metal roof is 2-3 times that of a typical asphalt roof. Metal is also one of the easiest materials to recycle when it does need to be replaced.
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In addition, a hot water solar array can be placed under a metal roof to generate passive solar energy for use in hot water, radiant floor and other applications without the awkward looking rooftop solar collection panels. With certain metal roofing types a photo-voltaic film can be adhered to the roof surface to supply electricity to a home or building. Because rain water run-off from most metal roofing systems does not contain toxins, a rain water collection and filtration system can easily be added to a metal roofing system to supply or supplement a home or building’s water supply.
Recycled Rubber Roofing Tiles (imitation slate)
An attractive alternative that is virtually indistinguishable from real slate roofing, these tiles are both more affordable and eco-friendly. They are available in several different colors that replicate real slate colors and are well complemented with copper valleys, drip edge and gutters.
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Roof Coatings
Coatings are typically applied to flat roofing systems for many reasons. The two most common reasons are to extend the life of a roof or to increase the heat efficiency or eco-friendliness of a roof. Typical rubber roofing is black in color and this increases cooling costs and contributes to the degradation of the environment, especially in urban areas. A coating is a relatively inexpensive solution to these problems, reducing energy costs for the building owner and helping to preserve the environment.
Think Green: Roofing
The average lifespan of an asphalt shingle roof is 17 years. Asphalt roof shingles are difficult to recycle and since most homes in the US are roofed with asphalt shingles this places a significant strain on our landfills. For a more green-friendly alternative consider metal roofing.