Many different materials are used for steep and sloped roofing. We will provide
a free engineering report, value at $300 with the purchase of a new Monier
DuraLite concrete tile roof!
Typical roof system components:
Shingles are made of carrier sheets of organic or fiberglass, coated with
asphalt and granulated in a wide array of colors. Asphalt shingles are made to
look like wood shingles. Many shingle manufacturers have tested to the new requirements for reflectivity.
Composition shingles are the most common type of roofing in today's market.
There are several different blends and colors available to compliment the paint
scheme of your house. Warranties range from 20 to 50 years. Contact us for specifics
information about City, County and National Code Requirements for Roofing.
Wood Shingles are used mainly on higher slopes
from 4" in 12" upward. They are very aesthetically pleasing with a rich look. Also, if applied properly,
wood shingles have a long life expectancy. In
addition, the Class "A" fire rated products will give your home the look of
authentic wood shake or old world quarry slate. These products are lightweight,
durable and walkable.
Slate roofs have been used in many applications, worldwide. Slate ages very well
on roofing applications. However, slate application is very specialized, with
few contractors specializing in this type of material installation.
Light weight concrete tile is a great replacement for worn out wood shake roofs.
A wide variety of styles and colors are available. Most come with a 50
year
transferable warranty. As with all of Excalibur Roofing tile roofs, 2 layers of 40#
underlayment are used along with double pipe flashings.
Roof jacks and flashings are sealed with a polyurethane sealant, then painted to
match with a paint made for roofing applications.
On tile roofs, two flashings are used. A galvanized flashing goes underneath the
tile and is waterproofed by the 40# underlayment. Then a second soft aluminum
flashing that conforms to the shape of the tile is installed to divert water
back out onto the tiles. With this method there is no unsightly mortar that will
crack with age and cause leaks.
Below is a 2-piece clay tile by US Tile. It features a two color blend,
staggered courses, 30% boost and full mortar on every tile. As with all of our
tile roofs, 2 layers of 40# underlayment are used along with double pipe
flashings.
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