Types of Roofing

Rapid Roofing specializes in residential roof replacement and offers the following roof systems:

Metal - Permanent Roofing Systems

Ashpalt Shingles

Tile

EPDM

TPO

Slate

Metal beats out conventional roofing materials on a number of counts:
Expected life. Properly installed, a metal roof should last as long as the house, completely sealing out water and surviving high winds. Metal is resistant to fire, mildew, insects and rot. Warranties vary widely but most companies strongly back their products for a minimum of 50 years.

Weight. Metal roofing is lightweight . Most are from 50 to 150 pounds per square which is significantly less than typical 30 year warranty asphalt shingles.

Heat conduction. Metal reflects radiant heat from the sun, minimizing midday heat gain. Though the material itself is low in insulation R-value, many systems utilize a dead-air space between the metal and roof deck to increase energy efficiency.

Minimal roof pitch. Most metal roofing materials can be installed on gently pitched roofs without danger of leaking. Typical minimum roof pitch is 3-in-12 (the roof rises 3 inches for each horizontal foot).

Rapid Roofing offers Decra Stone Coated Metal Roofing Products! Read More…

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Although we are able to offer products from all major manufacturers we feature GAF-ELK because they offer the best products, best product warranties and fewest problems. By partnering with them we are able to offer you the broadest range of color and style choices. But you’ll see it’s not style over substance. You’ll get a roof that’s made from the highest quality materials and backed by a strong warranty program. Asphalt shingles are a very economical roofing choice, which have a large share of the market, including most houses with sloping roofs. They are extremely durable and come in a variety of styles and color.

30, 40, 50, and Lifetime Warranties Available!

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GAF-Elk Has Taken The Worry Out of Choosing A Roofing Contractor. . . Here’s Why:

Asking the right questions is the key to selecting the right contractor.

GAF-Elk Master Elite^TM roofing contractor are:

Fully licensed in their state (or local area) to perform roofing work*

Adequately insured for your protection

Have a proven reputation for providing quality roofing services throughout the community

Committed to ongoing professional training to ensure quality installation

Because of GAF-Elk’s stringent standards, only the top 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Master Elite^TM contractors! Choosing a GAF-Elk Master Elite^TM contractor is your assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable, and dependable professional contractor - not some “fly-by-nighter.”

Factory-Certified Installation

To ensure your total satisfaction, GAF-Elk Master Elite^TM contractor has been provided with extensive training materials developed by GAF-Elk’s technical experts-allowing them to stay current in the latest roof installation techniques.

Superior Protection

Most people think that a new roof is nothing more than just nailing up some shingles. Master Elite^TM contractors know better-that’s why they recommend GAF-Elk’s Weather Stopper® Roofing Protection System. It gives you the best protection against a variety of all-too-common roofing problems. Plus, each component used in the system has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.

“Worry-Free”And “Hassle-Free” Warranty Options

Because of their unique training and factory-certified status, roofs that are installed by Master Elite^TM contractors are eligible for special warranties - all backed by GAF-Elk’s financial clout as North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. After all, a warranty is only as good as the manufacturer that stands behind it. With a GAF-Elk roof, you know that you will be covered throughout the warranty period -without fail! Ask about which warranty option would be right for your home.

Your Safest Choice

Don’t trust your biggest asset to just any contractor. Factory-certified Master Elite^TM contractors are your best and safest choice!

* Applies in areas where state licensing is available

Tile Roofing

Benefits of Tile Roofing

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Tile roofs resist weather extremes better than most other materials.Roof tile is fireproof, with a class-A rating.

Tile also acts as an insulator, helping to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer thus reducing energy costs.
Accessories for tile roofs are widely assorted, including birdstops, cloaked attic vents, hidden ridge vents, hip starters, apexes and multiple other options.
Tile has the unique ability of being able to accent, or complement, the exterior color or finish of any home or building.
In addition to traditional Spanish and Mediterranean styles, roof tile is available in exact replications of shake, wood shingle and slate.
Roof tile is also available in a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from the well-known adobe red to colors that are reminiscent of moss green, driftwood gray and ocean blue. Custom colors are available in concrete tile.
Because tile is inherently durable, tile roofs can last much longer than shingle roofs.

When combined with the range of styles and finishes tile comes in, a tile roof not only adds to the beauty of a structure, it can also add to its value, making it more attractive to a buyer and more profitable to the seller.

Slate Roofing

What You Should Know About Slate Roofing

Slate roofing comes in various grades and colors, and is the perfect topping to an elegant home providing amazing textures and style. Slate is very high-quality and very low maintenance, with a life expectancy of between 75 and 200 years, assuming you install grade S1 slate. Though not the least expensive roofing material available, slate has been used for centuries to create beautiful roofs, renowned for resisting the assaults of rain, wind, and snow. With its inherently unique textures, soft colors and unmatched durability, it is the perfect marriage of practicality and beauty, and will give your home an unparalleled luxury look.

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What are the advantages of slate in comparison to other roofing products?

Long life and durability.
Resistance to acid and pollutants.
A fireproof building material.
An impermeable barrier to water.
A highly slip resistant material.
The outstanding insulation from heat and cold.
Highest storm resistance of any roofing material.
Resistance to chipping, cracking and abrasion.
A long life and fireproof roofing material. High strength material.
The warmth and elegance of a natural stone.
Slate is a natural stone and therefore environmentally-friendly.
Many colors including greens, grays, reds, multicolor, etc.
Virtually limitless architectural options.

Why can’t a regular roof installer repair my slate roof? Why do I need a specialist?

Slate is a very different material to work with, and therefore, to install or repair. A person who is trained to install and repair slate roofs is really just as much a stone mason as he (or she) is a roofer. The training is very different and the work is much more difficult and specialized. Slate cannot be cut to size and simply nailed down like asphalt shingles. Slate needs to be cut with a specialized slate cutter, which leaves the correct tapered edge.

Single-Ply EPDM

This thermostat membrane is compounded from rubber-polymer and is often referred to as rubber roofing. Some of the features that contribute to the popularity of EPDM single-ply roofing included long-term weatherability, including excellent resistance to temperature extremes, sunlight, ozone and moisture, ease, speed, and cleanliness of installation. This lightweight synthetic elastomer material has been used since the early 1970s. Another feature is adaptability. Varied application techniques such as ballasted, fully adhered, and mechanically fastened, allow EPDM roofing systems to be applied to virtually any roof surface: flat, spherical, curved, or slanted.

Thermoplastics PVC/TPO Single-Ply

Thermoplastic single-ply membranes are revolutionizing the commercial and industrial roofing industry. They represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. roofing market over the past five years. The PVC product is a reinforced membrane with tough solvent-or-hot-air welded seams. This material has excellent durability and dimensional stability. The TPO product advances the category yet another step by combing the hot-air welding benefits of EPDM, the more traditional single-ply material. Both PVC and TPO are aesthetically pleasing, lightweight, and highly resistant. Advanced Roofing Inc. is proud to include all of these new and technically advanced roofing systems.

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If you see any of the warning signs above you may have a potential problem. But inspecting your roof from the inside is also very important. The following is a checklist of problem signs you can look for during an indoor roof inspection.

Fire resistance. Because metal roofs are noncombustible, they’re given a Class A fire rating (the most resistant).