Residential shingles
Architectural, designer and impact-resistant asphalt shingles and coordinated system components.
GAFOwens CorningCertainTeedTAMKOIKOAtlas RoofingMalarkey Roofing ProductsPABCO Roofing
Materials knowledge matters
Roofing Systems & Manufacturers
We compare complete assemblies so the roof deck, insulation, membrane or shingles, flashings, edges and drainage work together.
Discuss your roofHow we specify a system
Manufacturer names are only the beginning.
The right system depends on roof geometry, existing materials, moisture, drainage, wind exposure, building use, budget and warranty goals. Availability, approvals and warranty eligibility are confirmed for each project. Listing a manufacturer does not by itself claim endorsement, certification or an active warranty relationship.
Metal roofing systems
Standing-seam, exposed-fastener, stone-coated and specialty metal systems.
MBCIMcElroy MetalMetal Sales ManufacturingATAS InternationalPAC-CLAD / PetersenEnglertFabralCentral States ManufacturingDrexel MetalsSheffield MetalsBerridgeDECRAClassic Metal Roofing SystemsInterlockEDCOTaylor Metal ProductsBridger SteelASC Building ProductsGulf Coast SupplyReed’s MetalsABC Metal RoofingPermaLock
Commercial single-ply & asphalt systems
TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen and built-up components selected as complete assemblies.
GAF CommercialCarlisle SynTecJohns ManvilleElevateSika SarnafilDuro-LastVersicoMule-Hide ProductsPolyglassFiberTite
Roof coatings & restoration
Silicone, acrylic and urethane restoration systems, primers, mastics and reinforcement.
GAF CoatingsHenryGacoKarnakAPOCTropical Roofing ProductsMule-HidePolyglassLucasERSystems / H.B. FullerSikaTremcoProgressive MaterialsUniflex / Sherwin-WilliamsGE Enduris
Spray polyurethane foam & protective coatings
Closed-cell roofing foam, flashing foam and compatible protective elastomeric coatings.
Huntsman Building SolutionsGacoRoofFoamNCFI PolyurethanesGeneral Coatings ManufacturingBASFSWD Urethane
Steel, coil & architectural finishes
Upstream steel, coil coatings and finishes used by metal-panel manufacturers.
NucorU.S. SteelSteel DynamicsSSABSteelscapePrecoat MetalsSherwin-Williams Coil CoatingsPPGAkzoNobel
Insulation, cover boards & components
Compatible components that complete commercial roof assemblies.
Georgia-Pacific DensDeckHunter PanelsRmaxSecurShieldMetal-EraOMG Roofing Products
How roof technology developed
A practical history of modern roofing systems.
Asphalt shingles
Modern laminated shingles add dimensional profiles, reinforced construction and impact-resistant options.
Built-up & modified bitumen
Multi-ply asphalt roofing evolved into reinforced SBS and APP membranes.
Metal roofing
Traditional sheet-metal craft now includes engineered profiles, concealed clips and high-performance finishes.
Single-ply membranes
EPDM, PVC and TPO introduced factory-produced sheets and purpose-designed seam technology.
Spray polyurethane foam
SPF combines closed-cell insulation and slope-building capability with a seamless coated surface.
Fluid-applied restoration
Silicone, acrylic and urethane systems can restore eligible roofs after inspection and preparation.
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