Different Types of Roofing Materials in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties
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Whether you are installing a new roof on a new house or replacing an older roof that is no longer doing its job, there are many choices in terms of the types of roofing materials available. Some of the different options include asphalt shingles, tile roofing, and more.
Factors that determine what type of roofing is best include the slope and complexity of the roof, as well as the style of the house, local climate and the cost of different roofing options.
At Albright Roofing & Contracting of Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, you can trust that you'll have the best roofing in no time at a cost you can afford!
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Customer Reviews
Albright Roofing is the only people I trust with my roof. After almost 25 years of dealing with them I have never had a bad experience. A SPECIAL shout out to Max for his great work and work ethic yesterday. I have had a leak near the front door on and off for a while now - After a 10x10 repair to my roof, I noticed it was spotting on my ceiling again and Max came out to look at it (again). He took my tarp off and pulled a row of shingles back to check the ridge vent for a leak.. While he had it open he looked down inside my roof and saw that my AC duct was actually split or torn open and the condensation was leaking down on the ceiling.. WOW.. When done he asked me about the tarp and bricks that were up there - I told him just leave them - My son and I would get them. But I went back in the house and he got everything off the roof for me .. I am still amazed at the extra effort and customer service from Max and Albright Roofing..
Extremely professional and courteous crew who not only replaced our roof quickly but in a manner that showed perfection in every detail. They replaced wood that needed replacing and added additional nails to the hurricane straps updating the Wind Mitigation Insurance discount to newest standards. They were extremely careful protecting the plants and other items adjacent to the house and garage. I described their precision teamwork to watching a NASCAR Pit crew work on a pit stop during a race. With removing the old roofs and replacing them from two structures they left our yard immaculate. I highly recommend (and actually have to friends still waiting for hurricane damage reroofing) Albright Roofing.
Albright Roofing did a great job replacing our roof! Gabriel and his crew were finished in 2 and 1/2 days! That included replacing all of the 75 year old plywood beneath the shingles, which is a major project. They were the hardest working people I think I've ever seen and they cleaned up and hauled everything off. I highly recommend them.
Asphalt & asphalt fiberglass shingles
Although these terms are used interchangeably, most roof shingles used today are technically known as asphalt fiberglass shingles. The fiberglass mat embedded in the shingle provides an extra measure of strength and tear resistance.
These shingles are the most popular type of roofing for sloped roofs because they're affordable, easy to install, durable, and available in a wide variety of colors. Premium grades of "laminated" asphalt fiberglass shingles are typically warrantied for 50 years.
Clay & concrete tile roofing
Clay and concrete tile roofing are often grouped together because they are both masonry roofing materials with similar installation requirements. Whether clay or concrete is used as the molding material, the end result is a roofing tile designed to overlap and/or interlock with adjacent tiles.
Clay and concrete tile roofs are well-suited for hot climates that don't have high rainfall; they shouldn't be installed in areas where heavy, regular rains and freezing temperatures are common.
Composite Roofing
The term "composite" can apply to several different types of roofing, since it simply implies that a number of different materials are used in the manufacturing process. Today one of the most common types of composite roofing is a simulated roofing slate that is made from resins and from rubber compounds extracted from reclaimed tires. This slate look-a-like offers excellent longevity and a lower installation price while providing the appearance of a traditional slate roof.
Flat roofing
This roofing category is often grouped with “low-slope” roofing because many of the roofing treatments are the same. The most common flat-roofing materials used on residential and commercial buildings today include single-membrane systems like EPDM or rubber roofing and PVC roofing.
High-density Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing is a system that coats the roof with a continuous layer of foam insulation that can also serve as the finished roof surface (as long as a protective coating is applied over the foam).
Energy-efficient shingles
energy efficient shingles provide all the protection you expect for your roof while also helping increase the energy efficiency of your home. A cool roof is designed to reflect solar energy, decreasing the amount of heat that's transferred to your home's interior and the amount of air conditioning needed to keep it comfortable.
When installed properly, energy-efficient shingles can offer savings on energy bills. Reflective roof products can also reduce UV damage and extend the life of the roof. Many cool roof products qualify for energy rebates and incentives.
Choosing the right FL roofing contractor is just as important as using quality materials
Albright Roofing & Contracting is a full-service roofing contractor, specializing in everything from new roof installations, roof repairs and maintenance to total roof replacements. It doesn't matter what type of roofing system we are working with, we always ensure quality workmanship, excellent customer service and a long-lasting, durable roof over your head at a reasonable cost.
Our roofers work throughout the Hillsborough & Greater Pinellas County area, including Largo, Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Clearwater Beach and many parts of Florida. Call us at 1-727-541-2949 today to schedule an appointment for a roofing estimate.
