Residential Roofing

Dimensional / Heritage Style are the most common asphalt shingle in the US. They are a three-foot-wide shingle with additional triangular pieces factory sealed on top to give the shingle dimension. It has a more aggressive stick down design, allowing higher wind resistance. Typically, these shingles have a 30 – 50-year material warranty. Weathercraft also uses a variety of brands for these shingles too, including Tamko Heritage, Malarky Highlander, and IKO Dynasty.

Class 4 Impact Rate Shingles are able to withstand higher levels of weathering and impact resistance. They are independently tested by ASTM to get their rating. Some insurance companies will give a discount for homeowner’s property insurance if they install Class 4 shingles, up to 30% annually! They do cost more, so a payback cost analysis should be conducted to determine if it’s the right decision for the homeowner. These shingles come with a 50 year warranty. Weathercraft uses Malarky Legacy, IKO Nordic, and Atlas Storm Master.

Presidential Style has a “saw tooth” appearance. These shingles are high quality because they use a high amount of asphalt. There are two styles; regular and triple laminate which has 1/3 more asphalt and additional fiberglass mat. The cost is higher, mostly due to the appearance. Weathercraft installs two types known as CertainTeed Presidential and Tamko Vintage.

Carriage House have a scallop appearance, and a higher cost. These shingles are typically only chosen for their appearance.

Wood Shingles are uniform and have 5” exposure on each shingle. Wood shingles are more expensive than wood shakes. They typically have a gapped sheathing underneath and may require new wood decking when removed.

Wood shakes typically have 10” exposure. There are three styles; medium, heavy, and jumbo. Cost depends on the thickness. Wood shakes are interlaced with strip felt between each layer.

Standing Seam Panels have a vertical seam that is “seamed” with positive force. These are ordered to length, have a wide variety of colors, widths, gauges, and profiles. Using underlayment and venting is important for standing seam panels. Weathercraft uses Elevate, Metal Sales, Copper Sales, and Butler manufacturers, among others.

Overlapping Panels also come in a variety of colors, gauges, and styles. Underlayment and venting are important for overlapping panels. Elevate, Metal Sales, Copper Sales, Butler, and Central States manufacturers are the main sources Weathercraft uses.

Metal shingles are 36-inch wide by 12-inch-tall metal shingles that interlock together and are installed similarly to asphalt shingles. They have a unique look and are an expensive system. As a result, they are relatively rare in the Midwest.

Granulated Metal Panels are 36-inch-wide-by-24-inch-tall metal panels with granules — similar to asphalt shingles — glued to the topside of the panel. They come in many different styles that are designed to look like shakes, tiles, shingles, and other profiles. When installing these roofs, all existing roofing should be removed first. Some profiles will require wood batten strips to be installed on the roof first. Other profiles do not. Granulated metal panels can be found throughout the Midwest, though not nearly as common as asphalt systems. They are also more expensive to install than regular asphalt shingles.

Tile Roofs are most common in the southwest. They come in many different profiles, with Spanish being the most common. Underlayment quality is critical to this roof system. Weathercraft is one of the few qualified installers in the region and have partnered with Ludowici in order to repair or replace any type of tile roof.

Slate Roofs are common on the east coast. These are made of rock like material that is chipped to look a certain way. There are many colors and shapes to choose from, and are popular for their longevity and resistance to weather and salt water. Slate roofs are expensive to get and install.

Flat Roofs are mostly found in commercial roofing, but are seen occasionally in residential roofing. Residential flat roofs pose a unique challenge due to their slope. With Weathercraft’s knowledge in commercial roofing, we are properly suited to handle residential flat roofs.