We Install All residential roofing Types!
We know how challenging it can be to decide it’s time to replace your roof. Over the course of its 38 years in business, All American Construction has become an industry leader in residential roofing. From determining what kind of roof system is right for you to discussing costs and payment plans, our staff will be there to help you every step of the way. By choosing our roofing team, you’ll be joining the All American Construction family.
When choosing roofing materials, consider the following questions.
- How heavy is this material and will it require special framing?
- Is the material available in a variety of colors and styles that complement your home?
- Does the material meet the fire codes in your local area?
- Are there special installation and maintenance issues to consider?
- Does this material offer good performance in extreme weather conditions that are common in your area?
- What is the cost, life span and warranty for this product?
Those questions and their responses will lead you to the optimal solution for your house. Here is a breakdown of some of the most common types of roofing materials available today.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the most popular residential roofing material in the United States due to their low cost and low difficulty of installation. Fiberglass or organic materials (cellulose) can be used to reinforce these shingles without altering the shingles’ aesthetic.
Pros: Asphalt is cheap and easy to find, and it comes in a wide range of colors.
Cons: When compared to other roofing materials, asphalt has a shorter lifespan, is not as insulating, and quality can vary widely.
House Styles: Asphalt shingles can be used for a variety of roofs and are a good choice for many suburban house designs.
Cost and Life Span: Shingles cost anywhere from $175 to $650 per square, depending on quality, and have a 25- to 40-year lifespan with proper maintenance.
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Roofs tiled with clay or concrete look beautiful and sophisticated. Authentic clay tiles, whether they have a smooth, ribbed, or scalloped surface, are very durable, but they are also very heavy and need to be set up by a professional tile setter. Even though concrete tiles are heavier than clay ones, they are more flexible and cost less.
Pros: Concrete and clay tiles are long-lasting and won’t catch fire. They are also good for the environment and affordable.
Cons: Tiles made of clay or concrete are expensive, heavy, and often need extra framing because of how big and heavy they are.
House Styles: Buildings in the Mediterranean, Mission, Southwestern, and Spanish styles all benefit from the use of clay and concrete tiles.
Cost and Life Span: Tiles can be purchased for anywhere from $300 to $500 per square and, with regular cleaning and sealing, can last for up to 50 years.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are resistant to extreme weather conditions. Available in two types, panels and shingles, metal roofs come in aluminum, copper, stainless steel and zinc.
They’re sleek, lightweight, long-lasting and recyclable, and something to consider if you’re interested in rainwater harvesting.
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Pros: Metal roofing is durable, lasts longer than asphalt or wood, and offers high solar reflectance.
Cons: Metal roofing is relatively expensive.
House Styles: Metal looks great on bungalows, cabins, contemporary and cottage-style homes.
Cost and Life Span: Prices usually start around $100 to $300 a square, but some styles can cost $600 to $800 a square. Metal roofing can last 40 to 75 years.
Slate
Offering lots of beauty and a distinctive elegant appearance, slate colors include shades of black, green, grey, red and purple.
Pros: Slate is very durable, fire-resistant and a sustainable roof that can be recycled.
Cons: Slate is expensive, heavy, and requires extra framing and professional installation. The quality can vary with imported slate.
House Styles: Slate works well with Colonial, European and French chateau homes.
Cost and Life Span: Prices start at about $600 a square and up. Slate can last more than 50 years and sometimes 100 years or more.
Wood Shingles and Shake
Shingles and shakes made of wood have been popular for roofing for hundreds of years because of their good looks and resistance to weathering. Compared to wood shingles, which are typically machine-cut, wood shakes are hand-crafted and have a rougher appearance.
Look for Class A fire-rated wood roofing products, such as shingles treated with a fire-resistant coating, if you live in a fire-prone area.
Pros: Wood shingles offer a rustic look and are a natural product usually made from cedar, redwood and southern pine.
Cons: Fire codes in some areas prohibit use. Wood shingles can be a concern in wet climates, and can mold, split or rot.
House Styles: Shake’s rustic aesthetic pairs well with bungalow, Cape Cod, cottage, Craftsman and Tudor-style homes.
Cost and Life Span: Prices start at around $100 to $150 a square and will last around 25 to 30 years.
Synthetic Roofing Products
Synthetic roofing materials can now look, feel, and look like natural materials like slate and wood in terms of color, look, and texture. These materials include rubber, plastic, and polymer roofing. These items are built to last and require minimal upkeep. In the event of a fire, these materials can withstand the heat and smoke.
Synthetic Slate Shingles and Their Advantages
They’re more durable, easier to install and much less expensive than authentic slate.
Inquire about any applicable warranties directly from the maker. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) suggests you look at full-size samples of the synthetic product and the manufacturers’ brochures.
If you want to know how that material wears in your area, you should inspect structures that have been up for at least ten years.
Pros: Synthetic roofing is often not as fragile, heavy or expensive as natural products.
Cons: Some of these products can absorb water and the quality varies. Newer products aren’t as time-tested as traditional materials.
House Styles: Synthetic roofing products work with different architectural styles.
Cost and Life Span: Prices start at about $300 a square, and are warrantied for up to 50 years.
What Makes Home Exteriors by AAC Construction Different?
In addition to following industry and manufacturers standards, we have taken great care to develop specific installation methodologies, referred to as “AAC Best Practices” resulting from over 38 years of experience. We conduct extensive installation training and reinforcement of these practices with our workforce through our dedicated, internal education program, AAC Academy. These practices and investments exemplify our relentless effort to “engineer out” failures and issues. The commitment to exceptional quality and workmanship allows Home Exteriors by AAC to offer a full range of manufacturer warranty options from all major manufacturers.
Success is in the details.
All American Construction knows roofing details.
A self-sealing membrane underlayment that is installed in the typical problem areas (along all flashing, valleys, penetrations, and lower sloped areas). This product provides additional protection from water infiltration at these critical areas of the roof system to ensure longevity in the harshest of environments. 
A woven synthetic underlayment material that replaces traditional 15 lb. felt paper. Exceptionally stronger and tear-resistant, providing safer work surfaces for installers and superior redundant systems of weather protection. 
A specifically designed flashing installed at all eaves and rake edges to direct water away from the fascia and protect the fascia and roof deck edges from wind-driven rain. We install a drip edge material that utilizes a deeper roof flange than the standard to provide superior protection. 
We install high-quality NeverLeak pipe flashings that are warranted for 20 years. Superior powder-coated aluminum base, premium elastomeric collar seal, USA manufactured. Hidden fasteners and clips are used to eliminate potential leaks from exposed fasteners. We add an additional protective elastomeric collar seal for ultimate performance and longevity. 
Standard, pre-finished, baked-on enamel flashings fabricated from high quality, non-standard .024 aluminum. Kick-out flashings to divert water away from side-walls and into the gutter. Apron flashings installed with hidden fasteners and clips to “engineer out” exposed fasteners, eliminating potential leaks. Brick wall flashings cut into mortar joints, per industry standards, and sealed with high-quality urethane sealant. AAC CAN HELP WITH YOUR ROOFING PROJECT
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Consultation
A professional project manager will talk to you about what your home needs, go over the materials that are available, show you samples, and give you a quote. The roof measurements will be taken remotely by the project manager. If you’d rather get a quote in person, ACC has taken precautions to make sure you’re safe. After that, you’ll get a no-strings-attached estimate.
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You may want to hire us early on if there is significant property damage. With our help, you won’t have to worry about communicating with the insurance company’s adjusters or worrying about submitting the necessary paperwork on time.
Installation Begins
Your project team will take care of everything you need to know about the roofing installation process. Large-scale exterior installations necessitate top-notch skill and cooperation.
Whether it’s a commercial property, residential property, HOA/Condo; roof installations, repairs, and maintenances, AAC can do it all!
Roofing services include complete tear-offs, structural engineering, dry rot repairs, fixing roof deflection problems, and bringing older roofs up to Title 24 standards to make them more energy efficient.
We’re helping you save energy and giving you a big chunk of the money we save by doing so. We now offer Finance Packages* so that you can take full advantage of any discounts.
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