| A.) Asphalt
Shingles
The most common roof used in this area are asphalt shingles. Asphalt
shingles are graded by 20,30,40, and 50 year warranties. There are
several manufacturers of shingles with numerous styles and colors
to choose from. Architectural asphalt shingles have a textured look
and style.
B.) Clay or Terra-Cotta Roof
Clay or Terra-Cotta roof materials, better known as Italian or Spanish
style roofing comes in many shapes. This type of roof comes in flat
tiles, different shaped tiles, and the popular Spanish barrel-shaped.
Tile roof materials are manufactured in many colors. Tile roofing
is a heavy material that requires a much more heavy duty framing
structure to carry the weight that is not required with asphalt
shingle.
C.) Cedar Shakes and Shingles
Cedar Shakes & Shingles
One of the least used roofs of today is Cedar shakes and shingles.
This roof is now only manufactured in fire retardant material. But
is still outlawed in some jurisdictions of the Bay Area.
D.) Tar & Gravel Roof
Tar & gravel roofing is usually applied to flat roof designed
homes.
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