The following information is provided by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) as part of their ongoing effort to educate home and building owners about roofing and roofing contractors.
Roofing Products
Mike's Roofing, Inc. offers you a wide variety of superior roofing products
• Asphalt/ Composition Shingles •
Cedar Shakes
• PVC •
Tiles •
Metal •
Tar •
Rubber
Roofing In the Northwest, Washington and Oregon.
Shingles and shake can come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. At Mike's Roofing, Inc., we will give you an overview of the most common types of roofing material, assist you in selecting the exact roof covering that best fits your tastes, climate needs, and most importantly YOUR BUDGET!
The most common types of roofing materials for residential structures are: asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes, metal roofs, tile, slate and composite coverings.
Asphalt roofs are the most commonly used and least expensive roof covering material. Asphalt roofing materials consist of either a rag fiber or a fiberglass mat impregnated with asphalt and covered with colored mineral granules. A wide variety of designs, weights, colors and sizes are available.
Asphalt roofs show their age when the mineral granules wear off, reveal the black asphalt and the corners and edges of the shingles begin to curl and crack. This is an indication that the asphalt composition has begun to dry out and lose its weather-proof seal. When only a few shingles show the above type of wear, the simple and less costly replacement of worn out shingles may be all that is needed. If one out of every five to ten shingles shows this wear and aging, it is may be time to re-roof.
Shingles made of cedar, cypress or red wood are highly rot-resistant and will last up to 35 years if properly installed and maintained. The best wood roofing materials are pressure-treated with wood preservatives. When considering home safety, it is wise to note that wood shingles and shakes are more highly combustible than the other roofing materials available. If a wood shingle is your choice, look for one treated with fire-retardant chemicals.
As wood shingles and shakes age they may shrink and form gaps between each shingle. They may also become brittle and offer less protection from the elements. As is the case with asphalt shingles, if only a few wooden shingles show this wear and tear, replace the individual shingles.
Our diverse line of specialized PVC roofing membranes and accessories are being used in commercial applications all over the world from architecturally-demanding airports to massive warehouse and distribution centers.
Clay and concrete tiles have similar physical properties and installation methods. Concrete is typically cheaper to manufacture than clay and it can be made anywhere.
Metal roofs are highly resistant to damage from the elements and may frequently last 40 years or more. They are highly fire resistant and require little maintenance. Small damaged areas can be repaired with patches of similar metal. The materials used in a metal roof may include copper, tin, steel, aluminum, lead or an alloy combination of one or more of these metals.
"Hot Tar" roofing is sometimes referred to as Built-Up roofing; they are one and the same. This roofing is comprised of several alternating layers of rolled out fiberglass based materials and molten tar.
Long term dependability, weather ability, and durability are among the primary factors contributing to the rapidly increasing demand for EPDM roofs.