ROOFING SERVICES AND MATERIALS
J&B buys quality materials from manufacturers whose products and warranties have proven to be dependable. For more information on roofing materials and installation, please go to certainteed.com, tamko.com, or at Grace Ice and Water Shield.
Asphalt
Wood - Cedar Shingles and Shakes
Tile - Slate and Clay Slate and clay tile commonly protects structures for many decades. In the case of slate, well over 100 years is common. Tile is three times heavier per square foot than asphalt, and the brittle nature of slate and clay makes them prone to breakage under certain conditions. Clay tile is moderately expensive, but slate is the most costly roof covering of all. Another option is concrete tile, which can be made to order in various colors and textures. The initial cost is higher than cedar shakes or asphalt, but the tiles are durable and last at least 50 years. In addition, the colors last indefinitely and little maintenance is required. Recently, new lightweight composite tiles have been introduced as an option to the heavier clay and concrete varieties. These attractive tiles are available in several colors, are easy to install, and have a 50-year lifetime warranty.
Sheet Metal Just about every type of roof requires some sheet metal work to provide needed protection in valleys, around vents and chimneys, and in edge details. J&B has the capacity for custom-fabricating all types of sheet metal, including steel, painted steel, copper, and others. In-house sheet metal fabrication gives J&B the capability to deliver the best product for your home to insure proper fit and performance.
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In addition to installing asphalt roofs, J&B is expert at working with cedar shake, tile, custom copper work, and built-in gutter systems. J&B custom fabricates all sheet metal to specific dimensions and roof designs.
J&B is expert in repairing and installing all types of roofs, including wood, tile, asphalt, and sheet metal. However, asphalt shingles are by far the most popular and cost-effective material for today's roofs. They come in several different styles and colors, with manufacturers' warranties ranging from 25 to 50 years, and some products offer a lifetime warranty.
Asphalt shingles, made with a fiberglass or cellulose core mat, are the most commonly used type, found on almost four out of five homes. The low cost and light weight of this material make it a popular choice. A wide array of colors and textures is available, some of which resemble the thicker natural materials. Maintenance costs are minimal, and service life may range from 15 to 50 years, depending on the quality of the product selected.
Cedar shingles (which are sawed) and cedar shakes (which are hand split) are popular wood coverings. Their rich brown color changes to gray within a year. Cedar shingles have twice the insulating value of standard asphalt shingles, and five times that of slate. Unless specially treated when manufactured, wood shingles require treatment with a preservative seven to ten years after installation. The life of a wood roof can vary greatly, depending upon shingle thickness, climate, care, and preservative treatment.
J&B offers a maintenance program which greatly extends the life of cedar roofs.