Your Roofing Contractors in Sammamish WA, Seattle, and King County

Roofs come in all kinds of materials, with different options offering unique benefits that make sense for different kinds of structures and situations. While it might seem complicated to sort out the distinctions between roofing materials, our experts can work with you to understand what might make more sense for your goals and your property’s architecture.

Asphalt Shingles

Possibly the most commonly used material for residential roofing, asphalt shingles are a reliable, dependable mainstay for roofs everywhere. They can be maintained, repaired, replaced, and installed with relative ease and at affordable rates, making them a solid choice for customers seeking value and consistency in their roofing. With a duration of about 30 years, an asphalt roof is a good choice that goes with many styles, although asphalt colors are often limited to black, gray, and tan shades.

Slate Tile

A higher-end choice, slate tile is a durable and eye-catching material made of natural stone. Slate can handle a variety of climates, including the Pacific Northwest's damper environment, with a slate roof having a potential lifespan of greater than 100 years. However, slate can be expensive to procure and install, requiring experienced professionals who can manage the intricate technique required for proper installation. Additionally, the stone forming the tile can be heavy, which means that the structure underneath needs to be able to tolerate a weightier roof.

Metal Roofing

There are lots of varieties of metal roofing, but regardless of the type, metal roofing is noteworthy for durability and resistance to strong, varied weather. Whether your metal roof is built from stone-coated steel, standing seam metal, or metal shakes or shingles, you can count on your metal roof to tolerate water, the sun's UV rays, snow, and hail. A metal roof can last 30 to 50 years, and although it's more expensive than asphalt, the increased durability can provide long-term value. Metal roofing isn't usually selected for its visual design, but it can be styled to look similar to clay, slate, or wood roofing.

Wood Shakes and Shingles

The appeal of wood's natural look should be evident to anyone living the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  A wooden roof is a stunning feature for any property, but this elegance can come at a higher price, with installation and maintenance costs being higher than many materials. Wood doesn't last as long as other options, with lifespans that vary from 20 years to upwards of 50 years depending on how well its maintained. Damp environments like Sammamish necessitate proactive and regular attention to a wood roof in order to prevent distorting and warping, but for those seeking to enhance curb appeal, there may be no more appealing option than wood.

Rolled Roofing

Rolled roofing is a practical, quick option best suited to utilitarian structures like sheds or garages. Made from a synthetic composite that typically includes felt or fiberglass, asphalt, and granulated minerals, rolled roofing is a value-friendly choice for low sloping and flat roofed structures where cosmetics are less of a concern. Rolled roofing does have a short lifespan of about 5 to 10 years, and colors are limited to blacks and grays, but for customers seeking a rapid  and easy installation, it's a great choice.

Clay Tile

The sun-kissed, Mediterranean look of red-orange clay tiling is another way to enhance curb appeal for any property. Clay tile, however, typically performs better in warmer, dryer climates, so moisture and lower temperatures around Seattle mean that clay tile might become brittle and damaged. While clay lasts for over 100 years in the right environment, it can be expensive to install, and repair and maintenance costs will be higher in regions that are less friendly to the product.

TPO Roofing

TPO Roofing, or Thermoplastic Polyolefin roofing, is often used on flat roofs and commercial roofs. A light or white colored single-ply membrane, TPO Roofing is highly light reflective and typically affordable. TPO Roofing is a good choice for warmer and sunnier climates because it keeps a space cooler than a dark roof, and it can last 20-30 years if appropriately installed and maintained.

EDPM Roofing

Standing for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, EDPM roofing offers another choice for flat roofs that is flexible and durable. While not the most cosmetically striking choice, made of a synthetic black rubber, it can be cheaper than asphalt-based commercial materials like modified bitumen and priced similarly to other single-ply options. The dark color makes EPDM roofing a good choice is cooler climates due to the ability to absorb heat, and it can last for 40 years. However, EDPM roofing can also be fragile and damaged by strong weather.

PVC Roofing

This single-ply roofing membrane is made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and has added plasticizers for flexibility. Lasting 20 to 30 years, it's highly chemical and grease resistant and has strong seams from heat-welded installation. It's most appropriate for commercial and industrial roofs.

Polymer Roofing

This is a broad roofing category of durable, lower-cost roofs made from synthetic materials, or polymers. It can visually imitate natural products like slate and wood, offers weather resistance, and is a lightweight option for residential homes seeking a higher-end aesthetic with minimal maintenance. Lifespans can be 30 to 50 years long.

Composite Roofing

Polymer roofing is actually a subcategory of composite roofing, which is roofing made from a combination of different materials. Other composite roofs can be made of mixes of asphalt, fiberglass, and recycled plastic, and can similarly be made to look like natural wood or slate roofing. Like polymer roofing, it's a durable, affordable option with a residential lifespan of 30 to 50 years.