Owens Corning, TAMKO, GAF, CertainTeed are popular quality manufacturers of asphalt roof shingles. Asphalt roof shingles can be purchased in many colors and styles. The most popular type of material used to make a shingle is asphalt. Shingles can be used on all types of buildings including residential and commercial.
Shingle roofs can be less costly at the time of installation, and can be the easiest roof to install on your home. Most shingle roofs come with 20 year warranties and can go up to 30, 40 and even 50 year warranties. Florida weather is really hard on a shingle roof and will have you replacing your roof possibly before end of warranty.
Tile Roofing/Tile Roofs
Tile Roofs are available in a wide variety of design-inspired colors and profiles that can enhance any exterior style, concrete roof tile is beautiful, durable and safe. Roof Tile is virtually maintenance-free, structurally superior and lasts longer than other traditional roofing materials. Tile roofing is also Class A fire rated the highest fire-resistant rating available.
Tile roofs are also your most cost-effective and energy-efficient material choice, with better insulating properties than other material choices. A concrete tile roof will last for the life of the structure making it quite affordable compared to other roofing materials. With regular maintenance, the hassle and expense of reroofing is minimized. Regular maintenance means ensuring that your roof is clear of debris. For your own safety and to avoid damage your tiles, you should not walk on your roof.Instead use a professional contractor to do any cleaning or maintenance.
Metal Roofing/Metal Roofs
Metal roofs are used on all types of buildings, both residential and commercial. Lightweight and durable metal roofing can last 20-30 years. Most manufacturers give warranties ranging from 20-50 years. Metal roofs are used to cover larger buildings because they are lightweight and can withstand many factors that other roof types can not, such as fire, hail, and wind. They can be coated with high reflectivity coatings to help with energy usage and they can be eligible for the FPL rebates (limited time). We offer both Mill finish or coated (colored).
Metal roofs offer superior wind resistance due to its sleek low profile. They can also be recoated if the color fades or you simply want to change metal roof color.
Flat Roofing/Flat Roofs
There are several types of flat roofing systems. Modern flat roofs tend to use a continuous membrane covering. These membranes are applied as a continuous sheet where possible, and can use sealants and adhesives to allow for bonding multiple sheets and dealing with structures that may penetrate the roof surface, such as air conditioner stands, plumbing stacks and vents.
Call Amherst Roofing of Naples, Florida today for a free estimate at 239-594-1133
