Our skilled roof technicians have been trained in the installation and repair of all types of roofing materials. As roofing experts, we routinely diagnose difficult roof problems and develop customized solutions for homes and businesses. Each job is tailored to maximize the roof system's performance and ensure that the roof will last a long time.
Ice and Water Leak Barrier. Most companies only offer ice and water barriers as an option. Katchmark includes an Ice and Water Leak Barrier in all of our homes. It is our standard practice to install the Weather Watch Ice and Water Barrier. Weather Watch provides extra protection at vulnerable areas like eaves, valleys, and major roof penetrations, like skylights and chimneys, to provide ultimate protection from snow and ice.
30 Pound Felt. Most other companies install only 15 pound felt. 30 Pound Felt provides more protection than 15 pound felt and lays flatter for a more beautiful roof.
Quality Shingles. We only install shingles that have been rated for quality from large, well-known manufacturers with standard warranties.
Effective Attic Ventilation. Poor attic ventilation can ruin your insulation and can impact the longevity of your entire home. We install the proper ventilation products, customized to your specific home, which will allow for a continual flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space. Our attic vents are protected with a thick mesh sheathing which allows ventilation yet protects from insects and rodents.
Ridge Cap Shingles. Most companies will install aluminum ridge vents without any Ridge Cap Shingles. We feel that the piece of aluminum looks cheap and unsightly. All of our ridge vents are covered with Ridge Cap Shingles for a more uniform look while providing additional leak protection.
Katchmark prides itself on being upfront and honest with our customers. A lot of other companies will replace your roof without exploring roofing options with the homeowner. We've included a comprehensive list of common roofing materials that we work with. This list does not represent the full catalog of materials we can provide but instead acts as a general guide to help you determine your roofing needs.
Asphalt Shingles3-tab shingles are simple and classic. They are a popular choice for homeowners. Here are the top 5 most popular 3-Tab shingles that we install:
- GAF Royal Sovereign: Most Popular 3-tab shingle. Simple, timeless beauty combined with GAF's well-known quality.
- GAF Marquis Weathermax Shingles: For even more outstanding all-weather performance.
- CertainTeed XT 25: Built extra tough
- Tamko: Glass Seal Elite: Economical and reliable.
- IKO Shingles Marathon 25
Architectural shingles have an attractive appearance with a more textured effect. They are heavier and thicker than 3-tab shingles, promoting longer life and extended durability. Katchmark Construction installs several brands of architectural shingles. Here are a few of the most popular:
- GAF Timberline Series: The most popular architectural shingle and the easiest way to get a wood shake look with the value and performance of a GAF manufactured shingle. Comes with a 30, 40 or a Lifetime Warranty.
- Tamko Heritage 30 year: Also a nice looking, durable architectural shingle, featuring a unique shadow tone for the appearance of depth.
- CertainTeed Landmark Series: A more expensive, more durable, higher warranty CertainTeed architectural shingle. Comparable to the GAF Timberline Series.
- IKO Shingles Cambridge 30
Architectural shingles have an attractive appearance with a more textured effect. They are heavier and thicker than 3-tab shingles, promoting longer life and extended durability. Katchmark Construction installs several brands of architectural shingles. Here are a few of the most popular:
- GAF Slateline: Slateline's bold shadow effect and uniquely-carved cutouts make it an inexpenstive yet beautiful choice for a true slate-like appearance.
- GAF Grand Slate: Large, oversized tabs and an extra thick, dimensional appearance, yet surprisingly affordable price.
Asphalt shingles that resemble wood shake can be a beautiful and more durable alternative to actual wood. There are many shingles out there that resemble wood shakes, including the architectural GAF Timberline Series.
- GAF Grand Sequoia: The GAF Grand Sequoia shingle is a great choice for a rugged wood shake look. It has a fantastic appearance due to the large, unique shingle design. It comes with Class A wind and fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories-the highest ratings possible.
- GAF Grand Canyon: The ultimate choice for a rugged wood shake look, GAF Grand Canyon has a sophisticated yet rugged design that results in a shadow effect. The extra-thick shingle tabs are 20% thicker than Grand Sequoia, to give your roof the unmatched dimensionality and depth of real wood shakes. Grand Canyon shingles also have Class A fire and wind ratings and are much safer than regular wood shakes.
There are a countless number of styles of shingles. Although these shingles may be a little more expensive, they also have increased value, beauty, protection, and longevity, and a more unusual and elaborate design. Some of the other most popular premium shingles that Katchmark Construction installs are:
- GAF Country Estates
- GAF Country Mansion
- GAF Camelot
- CertainTeed Centennial Slate
- CertainTeed Grand Manor
- CertainTeed Carriage House
If you are interested in Cedar Shakes, Katchmark Construction Inc. is the roofer for you. Katchmark has years of experience with installing Cedar Shake. Cedar Shakes are a beautiful way to improve your home's appearance. We install Anbrook Cedar Shakes. They are manufactured from old growth cedar, a renewable resource. Withstanding up to 130 mph hurricane-force winds, Anbrook shakes are lightweight, with high insulation value. Cedar shakes treated with FTX® are fire resistant for life, and CCA treated shakes are resistant to fungal decay.
SlateNatural slate is high in performance and low in maintenance – the ideal roofing material. Slates are non-absorbent, so they resist staining and impede moss and algae growth. Their rich color stays true for years and they're fireproof. No other roofing material can match slate for its value and longevity. There is a handsome selection of natural colors, textures and sizes. Whatever your choice, your slate roof will be one of a kind.
Environmental Benefits: Slate roofing is the natural choice for those who don't wish to leave their mark on our environment. Slate is the most environmentally friendly of all roofing products. Each roofing tile is crafted by hand.
Brands: Katchmark's superior slate installation service is not limited to any specific brand. Whether you have a product already in mind or would like us to provide you with recommendations, you can feel secure knowing that the installation will be of unprecedented quality and appearance. You will be presented with a variety of choices in colors and textures to give your house the finishing touch it deserves.
Katchmark Construction installs Majestic Slate, a revolutionary EcoStar product. Majestic Slate was formulated to have the look and feel of natural slate, yet substantially lighter and more flexible. Ecostar is produced using some of today’s strongest, most flexible materials, rubber (EPDM) and plastic (TPO). Ecostar is an ecological choice because it supports the use of recycled building products, making Majestic Slate an economical choice as well because it costs considerably less than natural slate, Because Katchmark Construction is an Authorized Ecostar Applicator, you should know that you will be given quality craftsmanship to match its 50 year EcoStar warranty.
Flat RoofingFor those of you who need a flat roof replacement, Katchmark Construction has years of flat-roof experience in commercial and residential buildings. We install both the EPDM rubber and Modified Bitumen torch down flat-roofing system. Modified Bitumen is welded to the roof, while EPDM is a rubber adhesive that sticks to the roof. We always install flat-roofing systems with tapered systems to ensure proper drainage.
Metal RoofingA metal roofing system exemplifies how innovative thinking can use a proven product in an entirely new way. Metal is synonymous with strength and toughness. But as a roofing material, strength is only one of the advantages of metal. Thanks to innovation, this same durable material has been improved, modified and applied in a new way to meet the needs of the roofing industry. Metal roofing is surprisingly affordable due to the fact that a Metal roof is a permanent one; the life-cycle costs are substantially lower than conventional materials. For aesthetics, metal comes in a variety of styles and colors to fit your personal preference. Katchmark Construction, Inc. uses Sentriclad metal, which is long-lasting, lightweight, quiet, and energy efficient.
- Doesn't deteriorate, crack, split, break, burn or blow off
- Engineered for strength from 100% metal
- Special coating process resists dirt and environmental aging
- Lightweight: less than 1/3 the weight of asphalt
- Environmentally correct - made from up to 50% recycled material and is 100% recyclable
- Energy efficient
- Many styles, colors and finishes to choose from
- Increases your home's value
Copper, rooted in centuries of use, will not rust, has no finish to scratch or peel, is soft enough to easily manipulate and weathers naturally to a beautiful, natural green patina. Although considerably more expensive than aluminum and steel, copper is the metal of choice for buildings with a long design life. Copper is a popular option for historic applications due to its timeless beauty. Copper is also a popular choice for bay window roof and dormer roof applications.
Katchmark's in-house copper roofing installers are among the best in the industry. Katchmark is able to accommodate any custom copper welding job. No job is too complicated. A welded copper roof will never fail when installed correctly. A copper roof installed by Katchmark will last a lifetime and get progressively more beautiful as it ages.
Seam steel roofing is available with copper colored powder-coated paint finishes. For those who want the color of copper that will not change with age, this is a good choice.
Asbestos RemovalIn 1977, a rare cancer of the intestinal tract and lungs was found to be linked to the use of asbestos as a building material in many residential homes. When the Environmental Protection Agency discovered this, they began restricting its use.
Though the EPA restricted its use in the 1970s and began a 10-year phase-out of products containing asbestos in 1986, people living in homes and using products built earlier are understandably concerned. Katchmark works with certified asbestos abatement companies. We've removed asbestos materials on various sized jobs, from smaller homes to large-scale projects in government buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, industrial facilities and more.
InsulationKatchmark is committed to bringing cost-effective energy saving ideas to homeowners and one of the best and easiest ways is with fiberglass insulation. Katchmark uses only the best with Owens Corning AttiCat Blown-In Insulation System.
Fiberglass insulation works by trapping air within tiny pockets in the fiberglass to resist the transfer of heat, so it doesn’t move in or out of the house.
- Increase in energy efficiency
- Decrease in carbon footprint
- Increases the life of shingles
- Prevents the build-up of moisture in attics
All of this adds up to huge savings in energy costs for homeowners but also benefits your community by reducing energy consumption.