The importance to a house of a well functioning roof system cannot be overestimated. If there are any doubts in your mind about the integrity of your home’s room, let us put your worry to rest.
Oceanside is a proudly certified CertainTeed Master Shingle Applicator.
Roofing services we provide
- Roof inspection and maintenance
- Roof repairs
- Complete roof replacement
- Roof venting consultation and installation
- Fascia and soffit repair or replacement
- Chimney and flashing repair
- Gutter installation and cleaning
- Ice dam removal and roof shoveling
Products we use
- 3-tab shingles
- Architectural shingles
Is it time for a new roof?
Most homes in our area have an asphalt shingle roof. The following are signs that the life of such a roof is nearing its end:
- Coarse sand-like granules in gutters or on the ground under the roof’s drip edge which are coming loose and no longer protect the shingle
- Shingle edges that are beginning to curl upward
- Brittle shingles that begin to crack or break loose
- Deteriorated flashing at the edges of the roof and at skylights, chimneys, and vent pipes, which can cause major leaks
What materials should be used?
Here are some factors to consider
Material cost
- Asphalt shingle: Start at $50 per square (100 square feet), un-installed
- Laminated shingles: $60-$80 per square, uninstalled
- Wood shingles: from $100 per square, uninstalled
- Metal: steel and aluminum, $100-$260 per square, uninstalled; copper, $250-$500 per square, un-installed
- Clay: $250-$500 or more per square, uninstalled
- Slate: $300-$600 per square, uninstalled
- Concrete: $150-$250 per square, uninstalled for standard types; $350-$500 per square for lightweight types
- Rubber composite: $295-$400 per square, uninstalled
Life expectancy of common roofing materials
The life expectancy of a roof varies among different roof materials. Other factor that influence the longevity of a roof are material color—a dark roof will absorb more heat, thus shortening the lifespan; angle of roof slope—higher pitched roofs tend to last longer; and orientation of the house—a south-facing roof slope will get more sunlight and thus have a shorter life.
- Asphalt Shingles, 3-tab: 15 to 18 years
- Asphalt Shingles, architectural: 24 to 30 years
- Metal roofing: 30 to 45 years
- EPDM rubber roofing: 10 to 16 years
- Concrete tile: 35 to 50 years
Advantages of common roofing materials
Asphalt shingle roofing: - Affordable - Available in a variety of styles - Easy and quick to install
Metal roofing: - Energy efficient - Longer lasting - Storm and fire resistant - Allows for maximum shedding of rain and snow - Lightweight - Recyclable
Rubber roofing - Relatively long lasting - Simple and inexpensive repairs - Reflects heat - Made out of recycled materials - Relatively lightweight - Manufactured in sheets and installed with no seams - Shifts with the house
TPO (thermoplastic olefin) roofing - Economical - Energy efficient - Durable - Easy to install
Helpful links:
Consumer Reports Roof Buying Guide
Roofing Material Comparison (Roofing Fundamental)
How to choose a new roof for your house (Bob Vila)
Choosing a roof (Today’s Homeowner)
