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Metal Roofing Advantages for Central Oregon

Metal roofing offers several advantages, making it a popular choice for residential and commercial buildings. Northwest Quality Roofing actually manufacturers the metal panels right on site. We have our own standing Seam metal-roofing-rollformer machine. This makes our metal installs much more efficient. We can run panels to exact sizes with no constriction on length. We also manufacture all of our own custom flashings in-house with our computerized brake.

Ten Advantages of Metal Roofing for homes in Bend and Central Oregon:

1. Durability: Metal roofs are known for their longevity and durability. They can withstand harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain, snow, hail, and high winds. Metal roofing materials are resistant to cracking, warping, and other common issues associated with traditional roofing materials. A perfect material for Central Oregon.

2. Longevity: Metal roofs have a longer lifespan compared to many other roofing materials. With proper maintenance, a metal roof can last 50 years or more, which may make having to replace your roof unnecessary.

3. Energy Efficiency: Metal roofs are reflective and often coated with reflective pigments, helping to reflect the sun’s rays and reduce heat absorption. This can result in lower energy bills by keeping the building cooler in hot weather. Metal roofing may help to reduce your summer energy bills.

4. Lightweight: Metal roofing materials are typically lightweight compared to other roofing materials like concrete tiles or slate. This can reduce the overall load on the structure and may eliminate the need for additional structural support.

5. Resistant to Fire: Metal is non-combustible, making metal roofs resistant to fire. This can be a crucial advantage in areas prone to wildfires. This may be a critical advantage for homes in Central Oregon.

6. Low Maintenance: Metal roofs require minimal maintenance compared to other roofing materials. They are less susceptible to issues such as rotting, mold, and insect damage.

7. Recyclability: Metal roofing materials are often made from recycled metal, and they are fully recyclable at the end of their lifespan. This makes metal roofing an environmentally friendly option.

8. Aesthetic Variety: Metal roofs come in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes, providing homeowners and builders with design flexibility to match the architectural style of the building.

9. Weather Resistance: Metal roofing is highly resistant to weather elements, including snow, ice, and heavy rain. This resistance helps prevent water leakage and damage to the structure. You need not worry about winter ice dams with a metal roof.

10. Increased Property Value: The durability, longevity, and energy efficiency of metal roofing can contribute to an increase in the overall property value.

While metal roofing has numerous advantages, it’s essential to consider factors such as upfront cost, installation complexity, and regional climate conditions when deciding on the best roofing material for a specific project.

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Northwest Quality Roofing – Your Local Partner

Northwest Quality Roofing is grateful to partner with residential and commercial roofing clients. We take special pride in our ability to match the right roof type to the needs of our customers. We offer a wide range of roofing materials and roofing applications as we realize that your roof is valuable component of your home or business. While composition roofs are the most popular in Central Oregon, we also have expertise to install metal roofs, tile roofs and new synthetic roofing products that are long lasting and low maintenance but take on a variety of styles to suit your need.

Northwest Quality Roofing has served the Central Oregon community for 13 years and we are proud of the quality roofing projects we have completed.

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CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Product

The Look of Authentic Wood – But Low Maintenance and Fire Resistant

 

Cedar wood roof shingles are a distinctly Northwest style that look beautiful on many homes in Oregon. They create a distinctive natural look and unique style. The downside is that wood roof shingles require maintenance and are not fire resistant.

Northwest Quality Roofing has a solution! CeDUR synthetic roof shakes are made from a state-of-the-art Polyurethane manufacturing process which allows them to mold each shingle from natural wood giving them an incredible natural wood look. Products come in a variety of colors to ensure complimentary look to your existing style and color design.

CeDUR shakes offer the same aesthetic appeal of hand split cedar shake. The shakes are molded from real cedar, meaning our grain patterns, shadow lines, and texture are true to life. Natural movement is designed into the CeDUR product to give the roof the natural cedar shake appearance. CeDUR shakes may be installed in a straight course or staggered course. The shake shingles are available in three widths which adds authentic wood beauty and amazing curb appeal to your home.

 

Some of the features and advantages of CeDUR Roofing Shingles include:

  • Beautiful deep grain wood patterns
  • Rich natural wood appearance with thick shadow lines and grooves
  • No mold or mildew growth
  • No plastic sheen or un-natural appearance
  • No fire risk, splitting, rotting or decay
  • No water absorption

Solid Product with Color Through Pigmentation

CeDUR is not a hollow or cavity back roofing product, meaning each individual roof shake is solid.  CeDUR Color Through Pigmentation means you can cut right through the product with a utility knife. This helps ensure superior installation at the roof’s hips, valleys, ridges, and eaves.  Solid product composition also means better insulation for your home. CeDUR is an energy efficient roofing material with an R-Value in excess of 2.0.  Your home will warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

High Performance Roofing Product

  • Class A Fire Rating – best industry rating
  • Class 4 Impact Rating – best industry rating
  • Lightweight – just 170 pounds per square
  • 50 Year Limited Material Warranty
  • Low maintenance, low water absorption
  • 115 MPH wind speed certified
  • Environmentally friendly polyurethane roofing material

Highest Impact Resistance Rating

CeDUR testing was completed through QAI Laboratories (Quality Assurance Institute) and  test results can be viewed using the link  or by typing ESR3838 into Google Search Engine. See Test Results Here

There are four impact resistance ratings from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most impact resistant. In the Class 4 impact test, a 2 inch steel ball is dropped from a height of 20 feet on multiple surface points of a CeDUR Shake. In order to achieve a Class 4 impact rating the material must withstand the impact test and not suffer damage.

Contact us Today for additional information or a free estimate or call us at 541-647-1060

 

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Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor

As an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor, Northwest Quality Roofing LLC attended the 2020 Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Conference.  At the national event, we were honored with Gold Medal for Service Excellence Award for our company’s industry-leading contributions to the roofing category.  This industry recognition reflects our continued focus on bringing a results-oriented, customer-driven approach to running our business and delivering trustworthy, dependable work for Central Oregon Roofing homeowners. Contact Us today for a free estimate

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What to look for in a Roofing Contractor

You’re going to live and work under a roof for years to come, so choosing a quality roofing contractor is very important. Northwest Quality Roofing has prepared this short article to help you understand what to look for in a roofing contractor, so you’re covered for the duration.

Use this checklist to determine the reliability of a roofing contractor:

  • Are they licensed and can they be bonded?
  • Do they have liability insurance and carry workers compensation insurance?
  • How are potential worker injuries handled? Make sure you won’t be liable for any accidents.
  • If their equipment damages your property, who is responsible?
  • Will their work meet Code, Covenant, or Restriction requirements of your area, if applicable?
  • Will the contractor give you a signed permit and walk-through checklist from the final building inspection, if required?
  • What is the exact business location? Get the address, even if they work out of their home.
  • Has the company changed its business name? If yes, why?
  • Does the owner perform the work, or does he have employees? Request the name of the project supervisor.
  • Will there be subcontractors? Make sure to get their names, license number and insurance certificates.
  • Verify whether there will be workers on the job every day until completed.
  • Do they have a procedure in case of bad weather during the project?
  • Get at least 10 references (addresses and phone numbers) of past jobs you can call and visit.
  • Do they have a warranty on installation and workmanship? How long will you be covered?
  • What is the amount of down payment required?
  • Do they take credit cards? It is much easier to dispute charges if you pay with credit card, should you run into immediate problems.
  • Does the contractor provide product literature and samples prior to the project?
  • Is the contractor’s bid significantly lower than others? Be careful—quality may be an issue.
  • Does the contract specify materials and brands to be used? Make sure it does and make sure these products carry warranties.
  • Make sure cleanup is included in the bid, including gutters and ground areas.
  • Make sure there is a solid arbitration statement in your contract. The roofer must agree to settle disputes through binding arbitration. Without such an agreement, you have no recourse.

Once work begins on your project, pay close attention to the quality and details of the work. Make sure that the contractor is using the materials agreed upon—for example if the contract calls for 30-pound felt, check the labels on the product to verify. Make sure you are getting what you are paying from, from chimney flashing, to vents and pipe jacks.

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