Asphalt Shingles
Brothers has a wonderful range of asphalt shingle
products, which look like slate, cedar shakes, classic dimensional
shingles,
as well as the traditional popular strip shingles. All shingles
include warranties that range from 20 years to lifetime or
around 50 years. Over 80% of all homes in America have asphalt
shingles.
Since a roof covers 40% of the average home's exterior, appearance,
resilience and durability are key factors to consider, and
asphalt balances those factors nicely. Asphalt with fiberglass
also increases
fire and wind resistance with insulating benefits. These shingles
are the most economical, weigh less, are simple to install
and maintain. Brothers has forged a terrific relationship with
Owens
Corning and GAF, as well as other manufacturers. We are the
only roofing company in Maryland to enjoy Platinum Preferred status.
As a result, we are given better warranties by the manufacturers.
Slate
Slate is a traditional roof around Baltimore, especially in
some of the older subdivisions. It's just rock that has been
quarried
out of the ground, and in many cases will last longer than
your house. Natural roofing slate has been around for more
than a thousand years, and continues to be the roof of choice
for the world's most prestigious and treasured buildings.
When it comes to roofing, nothing approaches the magnificence
of
natural slate. Created by the forces of nature over 500 million
years ago, slate exudes tradition, majesty, and character.
Perhaps that's why natural slate is at the top of the list
of leading architects around the world. Slate has a beautiful,
natural appearance and is considered by many as one of the
finest choices you can make. Over the lifetime of a slate
roof, it is also one of the most economic roofs, because you
can
divide your costs over a longer time frame.
Cedar Shakes
Cedar shakes are one of the more traditional roof shingles
available and, aesthetically one of the most beautiful. They
are a natural
product with high insulation value, yet they remain cool
so they don't heat up your house. Wood is the only naturally
produced,
renewable structural material. It requires the least amount
of energy to manufacture and has the lowest impact on air
and water quality. It is a roofing material of choice by many
leading
architects worldwide. Brothers is a member of the Cedar Shake
and Shingle Bureau, and has more experience installing cedar
roofs than anyone else in the Maryland area.
Tile
Tile roofs are more popular in the south, but growing in popularity
in the Baltimore area. You can get a tile roof in either
concrete or clay, a great aesthetic choice, if your architect
recommends
it. They endure some of nature's toughest elements, yet despite
the harshest weather, concrete and clay can withstand wind,
hail, rain, earthquakes, and even fires. This resilience
enables manufacturers to offer some of the longest warranties
in the
roofing industry. The color palette for concrete and clay
roof tile includes hundreds of selections with options ranging
from
a single-color tile to a matrix of up to five colors. Styles
range from flat to barrel-shaped tile and either will dramatically
change the appearance of a roof. There is also a wide selection
of carefully blended hues that range from subtle tints to
vibrant colors and wood and slate textures that simulate nature.
In
addition to tile's unique beauty, most concrete and clay
tile manufacturers typically offer a minimum 50-year limited
warranty
on their products.
Metal
Metal roofs are growing in popularity and a whole new genre
of metal roofing materials have recently become available.
They
are a little more expensive than others, but they last a very
long time. People like the looks of metal. Many metal roofs are
considered "cool" roofing products, since they don't
absorb heat like other roofing products, or at least absorb at
the same rate. They have a very long life span. Metal roofs are
a great choice for residential homeowners and commercial building
owners alike. Their primary benefit is their aesthetic beauty
and long life. They are a high tech answer to the need for durable,
fire-resistant, lightweight roofing that looks at home on a house,
while effectively reflecting heat from the sun. Brothers Services
has extensive experience with metal and even our own metal shop,
enabling us to create almost any metal that you might want on
your roof. From the most basic roofing panels, to barn roofs,
to copper domes, to soldered copper work, Brothers Services can
create almost any type of metal roof you might want.
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