Henrico Roofing
Henrico Roofing, we service any type of home, commercial, business, church, and office roofs for the Henrico, VA area and beyond including Chesterfield, Powhatan, Mechanicsville, Petersburg and more. We have served clients in Henrico and beyond for 3 generations proving commitment to community, hard work, and ethical business practices. We install and repair the following types of roofing: asphalt shingles, wood tile, slate shingle, metal/tin, plastic polymer, clay tile and tar and gravel roofs.
Many types of Roofing Material
The very old idiom “A roof over one’s head” is indicative of how important roofs are to protecting us from weather, insects, and other animals. We consider it one of the necessary elements of survival- Shelter, Food and Water.
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Roofing Types
Types of Roofing are divided into Flat or Low-Pitched roofs versus Sloped roofs. Flat roofs are traditionally used on residential homes in areas with slight rainfall and snow or on commercial buildings with large roof spans. Sloped roofs are used in areas with that have snow and/or moderate to heavy rainfalls because sloped roofs are designed to shed water quickly- not allowing moisture to pool on roofing materials, such as wood tile, and asphalt shingles.
Roofing material for flat or low-pitched roofs:
Tar and Gravel or BTU Roofs- alternating layers (3 – 5) of roofing felt and hot tar are built up on site of the roof and finished with a top coat of gravel or mica to protect the roof from storm or foot traffic damage, and to reflect the UV rays of the sun.
Modified Bitumen Roofs- the same process for BUT roof only with additional layer of polyester or fiberglass soaked with bitumen (a black viscous mixture obtained from petroleum distillation residue). This is a stronger and more weather resistant roof then a tar and gravel one.
EPDM Rubber Roofs- ethylene propylene diene monomer is used to create a rubberized roofing membrane sold in a range of widths of 7.5 to 50 feet and in 2 thickness, 45 and 60 mils. It can be installed as one complete membrane or one with seams connected with adhesives or specially formulated tape.
Metal Panel Roofing- these have a life expectancy of over 30 years and are fire resistant. However, metal panels are expensive and need to be insulated because it’s such a good heat conductor and will radiate heat into areas of the building reducing the energy efficiency of the building.
SPF Roofing- spray polyurethane foam roofing topped with a flexible coating.
Modified Bitumen Roofs- the same process for BUT roof only with additional layer of polyester or fiberglass soaked with bitumen (a black viscous mixture obtained from petroleum distillation residue). This is a stronger and more weather resistant roof then a tar and gravel one.
EPDM Rubber Roofs- ethylene propylene diene monomer is used to create a rubberized roofing membrane sold in a range of widths of 7.5 to 50 feet and in 2 thickness, 45 and 60 mils. It can be installed as one complete membrane or one with seams connected with adhesives or specially formulated tape.
Metal Panel Roofing- these have a life expectancy of over 30 years and are fire resistant. However, metal panels are expensive and need to be insulated because it’s such a good heat conductor and will radiate heat into areas of the building reducing the energy efficiency of the building.
SPF Roofing- spray polyurethane foam roofing topped with a flexible coating.
Roofing Material for Sloped Roofs:
Asphalt Shingles- sometimes called composition shingles, about 80% of all pitched roofs in the USA use these. Two kinds of asphalt shingles, organic or fiberglass. Organic asphalt shingles have a cellulose fiber base made of recycled paper and wood fibers then coated with asphalt and a mineral coating on the front side to resist weathering. Fiberglass is like the organic except they use a fiberglass base instead of paper.
Tiles available in concrete or clay (clay and water then fired at high temperatures). These are readily renewable source of roofing material and have an incredibly long lifespan (about 100 years) However, they do not work well in freeze and thaw climates- they crack.
Wooden Shingle or shakes are made from cedar, redwood, or pine. Not long lasting unless they are coated with a protectant against insects and weathering.
Metal Shingle- aluminum, steel, copper and zinc are the most common types of shingles. They have a long-life expectancy of 40 to 70 years depending on type, but they are very expensive and require specialized skills and equipment to install.
Plastic and Synthetics- plastic tiles without fiber reinforcement are designed to look like cedar and slate promise a maintenance free function over a lifetime. However, many are shiny and thin which belies the natural look of slate and cedar. Their propensity to crack in winter weather makes them unsuitable in cold climates.
Plastic and Synthetics with fiber reinforcement- made from recycled materials and a mineral filler like ground up limestone then mixed with color have a much tougher composition than the plastic ones and can be used in any climate. However, they cost about 4 times more than asphalt shingles putting them out of the range of what most people can spend.
Tiles available in concrete or clay (clay and water then fired at high temperatures). These are readily renewable source of roofing material and have an incredibly long lifespan (about 100 years) However, they do not work well in freeze and thaw climates- they crack.
Wooden Shingle or shakes are made from cedar, redwood, or pine. Not long lasting unless they are coated with a protectant against insects and weathering.
Metal Shingle- aluminum, steel, copper and zinc are the most common types of shingles. They have a long-life expectancy of 40 to 70 years depending on type, but they are very expensive and require specialized skills and equipment to install.
Plastic and Synthetics- plastic tiles without fiber reinforcement are designed to look like cedar and slate promise a maintenance free function over a lifetime. However, many are shiny and thin which belies the natural look of slate and cedar. Their propensity to crack in winter weather makes them unsuitable in cold climates.
Plastic and Synthetics with fiber reinforcement- made from recycled materials and a mineral filler like ground up limestone then mixed with color have a much tougher composition than the plastic ones and can be used in any climate. However, they cost about 4 times more than asphalt shingles putting them out of the range of what most people can spend.
Henrico Roofing VA offers Free, No Commitments roofing consultations with estimates for roofing repair and replacement or a new roof system. We have only experienced, licensed and insured employees working on your roof. We use only high-quality time-tested roofing materials. Call (804) 894-9139