Roofing Materials in Rochester, NY
Not sure which roofing material is right for your home or building? We install asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, and flat roofs like TPO and EPDM. Our Roofing Material Comparison Guide puts cost, lifespan, and Rochester winters side by side. Start there if you are switching from asphalt to metal.
Which Roofing Material Is Best for Rochester Winters?
For most Rochester homes an architectural asphalt shingle is the right answer, and standing seam metal is worth the extra cost when you want the roof to outlive you or shed heavy snow instead of holding it. Flat and low slope roofs come down to TPO or EPDM, and which one depends on the building.
Rochester is hard on roofs. Freeze thaw cycling, ice dams at the eaves, and roughly a hundred inches of snow a year put stress on a roof that a milder climate never sees. The material matters, but the system underneath it matters more. Whatever you choose, we install it with proper underlayment, ice and water shield, and balanced ventilation, and every install is backed by a 10-year labor warranty.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $ | Most Rochester homes. Best value per square. |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50+ years | $$$ | Sheds heavy snow. Outlasts three shingle roofs. |
| TPO Roofing | 20 to 30 years | $$ | Flat commercial roofs. Reflects heat, welded seams. |
| EPDM Roofing | 25 to 30 years | $$ | Flat and low slope. Handles freeze thaw well. |
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- GAF Certified Plus™
- Owens Corning Preferred
- A+ Rated by the BBB
- Family-run since 2006
- 10-year labor warranty
GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred Roofers in Rochester, NY
Kaptein Contracting has been roofing Rochester since 2006. We are GAF Certified Plus, an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and a member of the Better Contractor Bureau. Fully insured, lead certified, and over 20 years on Monroe County roofs.
GAF Certified Plus™
Factory certified by GAF. Trained installers, and material warranties that actually hold up when you need them.
Owens Corning Preferred
A Preferred contractor, held to Owens Corning quality standards on every install we do.
A+ Rated by the BBB
Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Two decades of work in Monroe County, and a record we will not risk.
Better Contractor Bureau
A vetted member of the Better Contractor Bureau, which screens contractors on licensing, insurance, and the quality of their work.
Roofing Materials Installed Across Rochester and Monroe County
We install asphalt shingle, standing seam metal, TPO, and EPDM roofs on homes and businesses throughout Rochester, NY, Monroe County, and Wayne County. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, call us and ask.
- Rochester
- Brighton
- Chili
- Gates
- Webster
- Penfield
- Irondequoit
- Fairport
- Greece
- Hilton
- Spencerport
- Brockport
- Pittsford
- Henrietta
- Honeoye Falls
- Mendon