Roofing & Shingle Materials
Safety and security start with a solid roof over your head. As the leading building-materials supplier in the Midwest, we have the top-rated roofing brands and several styles and colors in stock, all backed by the industry’s best available warranties.
Choose the Right Roofing Material for You
Installing a new roof is one of the best ways to protect your biggest investment: your home. When deciding which type of roofing material to go with, you should weigh cost, features and style. Our roofing supply experts can help you choose the right roofing material for you from among these common types:
ROOFING VIRTUAL HOMES
Explore our Roofing Virtual Home Gallery to view homes protected and enhanced by the roofing materials we supplied. See how quality materials contribute to long-term durability, energy performance, and curb appeal.
3-TAB ASPHALT
Three-tab asphalt shingles are made of a single light layer and are easy to install and repair. If budget is a primary concern, asphalt shingles are probably the best choice. An asphalt-shingled roof will typically last 15 to 30 years.
ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES
Also known as laminated or dimensional shingles, architectural shingles have layers of shingle material bonded together to provide a more three-dimensional look while also providing additional protection from wind and rain. They usually last 20 to 30 years, some brands even longer.
SLATE ROOF TILES
The perfect solution for upscale homes with sophisticated roofing setups, slate roof tiles are low-maintenance and good-looking. Slate is heavy and expensive, however, often requiring a more savvy roofer to install. A properly installed slate roof could last 100 years or more.
METAL PANELS
Increasingly popular for its low maintenance requirements, light weight and environmental friendliness, metal roofing is very durable, generally lasting 40 to 70 years. Metal roofs are available in just about any color and are energy-efficient, but they are more expensive than conventional asphalt shingles.
Do You Need a New Roof?
A healthy roof keeps you and your home safe. But wear and tear is inevitable, especially with the dramatic temperature shifts and weather patterns in eastern Iowa, Northwest Illinois and Southwest Wisconsin. Some signs that you need a new roof include curled shingle edges, buildup of shingle granules in gutters, blistered or peeling paint near the roofline and higher energy bills. If it’s time for a new roof, our Find-A-Contractor service can connect you with an experienced, qualified roofer near you. At our locations, you can talk to an expert about all your roofing questions.
Our Preferred Roofing Vendor Partners
Contractors and homeowners can rely on our building- and roofing-material experts to help match a home’s needs to high-quality roofing products from industry-leading vendors such as:
FEATURED VENDOR
CERTAINTEED
Discover the highest standard of quality in roofing shingles, underlayment, and accessories. Our full integrity roof system guarantees your complete peace of mind. With more than 300 Roofing options to choose from, and quality standards that lead the industry, you can rest easily knowing CertainTeed has you covered.
Distributors: Cameron Ashley, Mid Am Building Supply
FEATURED VENDOR
GAF
As North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, GAF produces a complete line of roofing materials, including starter strips, leak barriers, vents and hip- and ridge-cap shingles designed to work together to protect your home. GAF architectural shingles are available in a number of styles and colors.
Distributors: BPI of Iowa
MALARKEY
Unlike standard roofing shingles, Malarkey shingles are made of Rubberized Asphalt for superior all-weather resilience, Upcycled Rubber & Plastics to reduce landfill waste, and Smog-Reducing Granules that help clean the air. Better performance, and better for the environment – why not a Malarkey shingle? LEARN MORE
METAL SALES
Easy installation, eco-friendly and low installation costs are just some of the reasons Architects, Contractors and Building Owners love metal roof and wall panels. Metal Sales has a wide variety of panels for your next project. With over 60 years of experience, Metal Sales is the nation’s largest manufacturer of metal roofing, wall and building systems. LEARN MORE
OWENS CORNING
A leader in roofing shingles, underlayment and components products, Owens Corning offers shingles with one of the best warranties in the industry. The Owens Corning Total Roofing System features highly engineered components designed, built and tested to deliver total protection for your home.
Distributors: Mid Am Building Supply
TAMKO
At TAMKO, the best colors on the market are backed by a brand name with more than 80 years in the industry, recognized for its rich history, core values of honesty and integrity, quality products and processes, authority with building professionals and support for its community. That’s what makes TAMKO shingles “America’s Shingle®.” LEARN MORE
