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Asphalt Shingles

The professionals at Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors specialize in installing all styles of composite asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are quite versatile and can be used on all types of houses from historic to contemporary. Whether you choose the traditional 3-tab shingles, or the more durable and attractive architectural (dimensional) shingles, you'll find that they are available in a wide array of vibrant colors. Inexpensive when compared to various other roofing types, asphalt shingles are effectively resistant to fire, easy to install and able to be spot-repaired.

Built Up Roofing Systems (BUR)

Dating back to the 1840s, Built-Up Roofing, or just BUR, is one of the oldest types of roofing systems still commonly used today. In a nutshell, BUR is a roofing system that is comprised of several plies of felt paper that is laminated together with a waterproofing agent and bitumen. After the plies are laid, a surface covering such as gravel, slag, emulsion, asphalt or a granule-ingrained cap is applied. For more visible applications, the BUR can be finished with decorative stone.

BUR roofing systems are most commonly installed in commercial and industrial applications. Hospitals, factories, malls, schools and other such structures benefit from BUR's cost-effectiveness and durability. In addition, BUR roofs are easy and inexpensive to make repairs on. Be aware that BUR roofing techniques create a lot of unpleasant odor. It's also hard on the lungs.

Clay and Concrete Tiles

Having clay, cement or concrete roofing tiles installed by Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors is an excellent choice for owners of the following house types:

  • Italian
  • Spanish Eclectic
  • Mission
  • Mediterranean
  • French Eclectic
  • Prairie
  • Beaux Arts
  • Other contemporary and/or ranch style homes...

Concrete and clay roofing tiles are completely non-combustible. They are available in a wide variety of styles and colors. These heavy roofing tiles are aesthetically pleasing and extremely durable. Once installed properly, they are very simplistic to maintain. Rather on the pricey side, clay and concrete roofing tiles are most often used on new buildings that have been specially framed to accommodate their weight.

The professional tradesmen at Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors have been perfecting their skills at installing cement, concrete and clay tile roofing systems since 1965. You can trust our experience.

Copper Roofing Systems

Custom copper roofing systems from Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors make your structures shine with obvious class and quality. Copper roofing panels and accessories are excellent at thwarting the attacks of wind, rain, snow, sun and more. The lifespan of a new copper roofing system is virtually without limit when properly maintained. Further, copper roofing is environmentally friendly and serves as a standard for upscale roofing applications.

Copper roofing systems from Carolina Roof Tops is a top-level choice, especially well-suited for the following structure types:

  • Ranch homes;
  • Cottages;
  • Contemporary homes;
  • Bungalows;
  • Almost all historic structures;
  • Guest houses, pool houses, gazebos, storage buildings and more...

Lightweight and ultimately attractive, copper roofing systems are well worth their prices. For decades to come, you will experience the contentment and peace of mind that comes with having the best available roofing system installed and maintained from diligent professionals.

Architectural Sheet Metal

Your options for architectural sheet metal roofing systems are practically unlimited. Modern technologies allow copper, aluminum, tin and steel roofing panels to be custom-crafted into a virtually unlimited array of possibilities. Today's architectural sheet metal designers and manufacturers fabricate long-lasting metal variants of:

  • "Cedar" shingles;
  • "Slate shingles;
  • Standing seam roofing panels;
  • And loads more...

Sheet metal roofs are perfect for cottages, bungalows, contemporary homes, ranch homes and almost every historic building. Metal roofing systems are also incredibly durable; most last a minimum of 50 years. Additionally, metal roofing systems can be installed over top of other, existing roofs. Lightweight, durable, attractive and a true friend of the environment, architectural sheet metal roofing systems from Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors will keep your home and family protected in cost-effective style.

Single Ply

Especially useful for commercial and industrial applications, single-ply roofing systems are gaining huge popularity across America. A single, custom-manufactured, flexible membrane is installed on your structure's roof to offer the following benefits:

  • Extreme durability;
  • Simplistic installation;
  • Resistant to high winds;
  • 100% leak-proof;
  • Almost completely maintenance-free;
  • Very versatile – is suited for a wide array of installation situations;
  • Very competitive life-cycle costs;

The single ply roofing system installation experts at Carolina Roof Tops & Exteriors are in place to answer your questions and protect your home or business structures.

Wood Shakes & Shingles

Blending in well with the environment, wooden shakes are some of the most attractive and natural roofing components available. Cedar shake roofing shingles protect your home decade after decade against the onslaughts of snow. rain, ice, wind, sunlight and more. When first installed, they present a natural look and feel that weathers wonderfully as they age. With the passage of time, wooden shake shingles transform their appearances into varying degrees of soft gray hues. Every roof takes on an individually-unique set of characteristics.

Being lightweight and optimally attractive, wood shake roofing shingles serve as an intelligent, classy choice for homeowners of:

  • Cottages;
  • Bungalows;
  • Ranch homes;
  • Contemporary homes;
  • Historic homes;
  • A variety of other structure types...

Unless wood shake shingles are pressure treated, they are not resistant to fire, so you'll want to keep that in mind. With professional installation and regular maintenance, you'll have no worries about rotting, splitting, mold development or other issues that can be associated with wood. Wooden shake roofs will require periodic service checks to insure high performance levels. Overall, few if any roofing system types offer the comfy, warm and inviting feel and look of wooden shingles.