New Construction Roofing
Roofing a new build is a different job than replacing an old one. There's no existing system to reference, no tear-off, and a schedule that has to line up with every other trade on site.
Working with builders and general contractors
New construction roofing starts earlier in the process than most people expect — ideally from the drawings forward, so pitch, penetrations and equipment placement are accounted for before framing is even finished. We work directly with builders and general contractors rather than treating the roof as an isolated line item added on at the end, which matters most on projects where the roof has to accommodate HVAC curbs, vents or structural details specified elsewhere in the plans.
Coordinating the roof with other trades
A roof doesn't go on in isolation. Framing has to be complete and squared away, decking has to be installed correctly, and any rooftop equipment, plumbing vents or electrical penetrations need to be roughed in with roofing in mind, not as an afterthought once the shingles or membrane are already down. Our crews have enough time on new builds to catch a structural or penetration issue before it becomes a roofing problem, and to flag it to the general contractor rather than just work around it.
Materials and systems for new construction
Residential new construction typically means a complete shingle system — Owens Corning Duration shingles, RhinoRoof underlayment and VentSure ventilation, sized and balanced for the specific home rather than adapted after the fact. Commercial and multi-family new construction more often calls for a low-slope system like TPO, modified bitumen or built-up roofing, chosen based on the building's design and mechanical requirements.
Where roofing fits in the build timeline
Roofing generally follows framing and decking and precedes interior work that depends on the building being weathertight, which puts it on the critical path for a lot of downstream trades. We work with the general contractor's schedule rather than an independent one, and we communicate promptly if weather or material availability affects the timeline, since a delay on the roof has a way of cascading into everything scheduled after it.
Warranty coverage on a new build
A new construction roof gets the same coverage as any other project we install: manufacturer material coverage from Owens Corning and our own workmanship warranty on the installation itself, backed by $5,000,000 in liability coverage. See our Owens Corning Warranty Guide for how the two forms of coverage differ, and confirm permit requirements with your municipality or general contractor, since these vary by city and by project type.
Frequently asked questions
How early in a new construction project should roofing be involved?
As early as the design and drawing stage, ideally, so roof pitch, penetrations and equipment placement are planned for rather than adjusted after the fact once framing is complete.
Do you work directly with general contractors, or only with homeowners?
Both. On new construction, we typically coordinate directly with the general contractor or builder managing the overall project schedule.
What roofing systems do you install on new commercial buildings?
Low-slope systems like TPO, modified bitumen or built-up roofing are most common on commercial new construction, chosen based on the building's design, budget and mechanical needs.
Does a new construction roof carry the same warranty as a replacement project?
Yes. New builds receive the same manufacturer material coverage and Americo workmanship warranty as any roof replacement we install.
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Type your address and we'll measure the roof from aerial imagery — area, pitch and every facet — then price it at our published rate per square. About fifteen seconds, and we don't need your phone number to show you the number.
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