STEEP-SLOPE ROOFING MATERIALS
- Asphalt shingles: 3-tab, architectural/laminate, designer/impact-rated, algae-resistant, cool-roof, solar-integrated shingles
- Metal roofing: standing seam (snap-lock, mechanically seamed), exposed-fastener rib panels, metal shingles/shakes/tiles; steel (galvanized/galvalume), aluminum, copper, zinc
- Clay & concrete tile: Spanish/mission “S”, flat tile, shake-profile, lightweight tile
- Natural slate: standard, textural, semi-weathering, non-weathering; synthetic/composite slate
- Wood roofing: cedar shakes and shingles (pressure-treated, fire-retardant)
- Synthetic/composite shakes & tiles: polymer, rubber, plastic, fiber-cement
- Roof-integrated solar: BIPV shingles/tiles; rack-mounted modules on pitched roofs
LOW-SLOPE/COMMERCIAL ROOF SYSTEMS
- Single-ply membranes: TPO, PVC, EPDM (adhered, mechanically attached, ballasted)
- Modified bitumen: SBS and APP (torch, cold-process, self-adhered)
- Built-up roofing (BUR): asphalt/coal-tar with felts and surfacing (aggregate, cap sheet)
- Liquid-applied membranes: acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, PMMA/PU systems (with reinforcement fabrics)
- Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) with elastomeric coatings
- Self-adhered bituminous roof systems and peel-and-stick caps/bases
UNDERLAYMENTS & ICE BARRIERS
- Synthetic underlayments (polypropylene/polyethylene)
- Asphalt-saturated felt (#15, #30)
- High-temp underlayments for metal/tile
- Self-adhered ice-and-water barriers for eaves, valleys, penetrations
ROOF DECK, COVER BOARDS & INSULATION
- Sheathing: plywood, OSB
- Cover boards: gypsum-fiber, glass-mat gypsum, high-density polyiso
- Insulation: polyiso (flat & tapered), EPS, XPS; nailbase and vented nailbase for steep-slope
FLASHINGS & METAL EDGES
- Drip edge, rake edge, eave metal, valley metal
- Step flashing and counter-flashing
- Pipe boots/collars (EPDM, TPO, PVC, lead)
- Roof-to-wall flashings, reglets
- Coping, gravel stop, fascia, edge metal, termination bars, expansion joints
- Metals: galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, stainless, zinc
VENTILATION (INTAKE/EXHAUST)
- Ridge vents, hip vents
- Static (box) vents, turbines
- Powered/solar attic fans (where appropriate)
- Intake/soffit vents and baffles
FASTENERS, ADHESIVES & TAPES
- Roofing nails (coil/hand; galvanized, stainless)
- Screws and plates for single-ply/insulation
- Hot asphalt, cold-applied adhesives, contact adhesives
- Low-rise foam adhesives
- Seam tapes, cover tapes, flashing tapes, primers
COATINGS, CEMENTS & MASTICS
- Elastomeric coatings: acrylic, silicone, polyurethane
- Aluminum/asphalt reflective coatings, asphalt emulsions
- Plastic cements, flashing cements, mastics, butyl tapes
SEALANTS & FOAMS
- Polyurethane, MS polymer, silicone, butyl, tri-polymer sealants
- One- and two-component spray foams (detail/penetration sealing)
SKYLIGHTS, ROOF WINDOWS & ACCESS
- Skylights (curb- and deck-mounted), roof windows, sun tunnels/tubes
- Prefab curbs, roof hatches, smoke vents
GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS & DRAINAGE
- K-style and half-round gutters; box gutters (commercial)
- Materials: aluminum, steel, copper, zinc
- Downspouts, leaders, conductor heads, scuppers, overflow drains
- Gutter guards/screens, leaf protection
- Internal roof drains, strainers, retrofit inserts
SNOW, SAFETY & PROTECTION
- Snow guards/retention systems for metal/tile
- Walkway pads and pavers
- Fall-protection anchors, guardrails
- Lightning protection interfaces (by specialist trades)
STORM/IMPACT & FIRE RATINGS
- Class 4 impact-resistant shingles and accessories
- Class A/B/C fire-rated assemblies and fire-retardant treatments
ACCESSORIES & FINISHING
- Starter strips, pre-cut hip & ridge caps
- Valley liners (metal, W-valley, closed-cut)
- Closure strips and foam closures (metal roofing)
- Pitch pans, liquid flashing kits
- Pipe/vent stack flashings, retrofit boots
- Ridge/hip ventilation accessories
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR MATERIALS
- Patch kits for EPDM/TPO/PVC
- Reinforcement fabrics/scrims
- Repair mastics and sealants
- Cleaning/pretreatment agents and primers
MAJOR U.S. ROOFING BRANDS Alpha AI Installs
- Shingles & steep-slope: GAF; Owens Corning; CertainTeed; TAMKO; IKO; Atlas Roofing; Malarkey Roofing Products; PABCO Roofing; BP (Building Products of Canada); DaVinci Roofscapes; Brava; F-Wave; Decra; Tilcor; Westlake Royal Roofing (Eagle/Boral); Ludowici
- Single-ply & commercial: Carlisle SynTec; Elevate (formerly Firestone Building Products); Johns Manville; Sika Sarnafil; GAF Commercial; Versico; FiberTite; Mule-Hide; Tremco; Siplast; Soprema
- Underlayments & barriers: GCP/Grace (Ice & Water Shield); Henry; FT Synthetics; Owens Corning; CertainTeed; GAF; IKO; Tarco; Atlas
- Coatings & SPF: GAF; Henry; KARNAK; Tropical Roofing Products; APOC; GE/Momentive; Inland Coatings; Progressive Materials; Westlake Royal (for tile accessories)
- Metals & edge systems: Metal-Era; Hickman Edge Systems; Drexel Metals; Englert; McElroy Metal; MBCI; ATAS International; Sheffield Metals; Firestone/Metal (Elevate)
- Ventilation: AirVent; Lomanco; GAF; CertainTeed; Owens Corning; Cor-A-Vent
- Skylights & daylighting: VELUX; Fakro; Sun-Tek; Wasco/Velux Commercial; Sunoptics
- Gutters & guards: Senox; Spectra Metals; Leaf Relief; LeafGuard; Gutter Helmet; Raindrop; Amerimax