ROOFING

We specialize in Residential and Commercial shingle installations.

Featuring: 20 year 30 year 40 year Lifetime	Types: 3 tab standard Architectural Specialty Slate repairs Copper work

Roof Maintenance Department

A new roof is a powerful investment in the value of your home. The obvious benefits are the decades of protection from the elements it will provide and the added value a potential buyer will perceive when considering a purchase. But there is also the advantage of increased curb appeal and the peace of mind you get from knowing that your roof is structurally sound.

Segelman Roofing is licensed as a roofing contractor in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and we are experienced in installing a variety of roofing materials. Depending on your budget and the structure of the roof your house has, you can choose to have us install roof with a 20 year lifespan, 30 year lifespan, 40 year lifespan, or even a roof with a lifetime warranty.

Segelman's Roofing Guide

Materials	Warranty	Life Expectancy	Typical Cost *please call us for an exact quote	Pros	Cons
Composition 3 Tab Shingles	20-30 years	20+ years	$90-$125 per roofing square, installed	These shingles are the most common and the least expensive. They tend to be the easiest to install and come in a wide variety of colors.	Compared to other choices, these have the shortest life span and due to the repeating rectangles, they tend to highlight any roof variations caused by a high rafter or sagging decking.
Architectural / Dimensional grade composition Shingles.	30-40 years	30-50 years	$130-$350 per roofing square, installed	thicker and longer lasting than composite 3 tab shingles, hide most structural roofing flaws and mimic the look of natural materials, have up to 130-mph wind warranties	Architectural grade shingles are more expensive than lower grade shingles
Slate (we do specialty repair on existing slate roofs)	50+ years	50-100 years	$1500-$2000 per roofing square	long life-span, natural look, variety of patterns, impervious to rot and insects	heavy, may be damaged by walking on it, expensive
Copper (we repair existing copper roofs)	50+ years	100+ years	$1500-$2000 per roofing square	ultra-long life-span, attractive, very durable	extremely expensive

Low slope roofing includes water-proof, or weatherproof, types of roof membranes installed on slopes less than 14 degrees. Steep slope roofing includes roof coverings installed on slopes exceeding 14 degrees.

Low-slope roofing
There are five basic types of low slope roof systems.

Built-up roof (BUR) membranes
Metal panel roof systems
Polymer-modified bitumen sheet membranes
Single-ply membranes
- Thermoplastic membranes (e.g., PVC, TPO)
- Thermoset membranes (e.g., EPDM)
Spray polyurethane foam-based (SPF) roof systems

Most low-slope roof membranes have three principle components:

Weatherproofing layer or layers — the weatherproofing component is the most important element because it keeps water from entering a roof assembly.
Reinforcement — reinforcement adds strength, puncture resistance and dimensional stability to a membrane.
Surfacing — surfacing is the component that protects the weatherproofing and reinforcement from sunlight and weather. Some surfacings provide other benefits such as increased fire resistance, improved traffic and hail resistance, and increased solar reflectivity.

Steep-slope roofing
There are six basic types of steep slope roof coverings.

Asphalt shingles
Clay tile and concrete tile
Metal roof systems for steep-slope applications
Slate
Wood shakes and wood shingles
Synthetic

Steep-slope roof systems typically are composed of individual pieces or components installed in shingle fashion.

Steep-slope roof assemblies typically consist of three primary parts:

Roof deck — a roof deck is the structural substrate and usually is a wood-based material such as plywood or oriented strand board (OSB).
Underlayment — underlayment provides temporary protection until a roof covering is installed and provides a secondary weatherproofing barrier. Sometimes underlayment is referred to as "felt" or "paper."
Roof covering — the roof covering is the external watershedding material.

Not everyone has the advantage of having a qualified and experienced roofer of the caliber of Segelman Shaw Roofing to call on for their roofing needs. But residents of Rockland County, New York and the surrounding area do. When the time comes for you to find the perfect roofing contractor, we invite you to give us a call for a free estimate.