A roof installation is one of the most important projects you can complete on your property because the roof is the primary barrier between your structure and the elements. At Top View Roofing, we approach roof installation as a complete system build, not a materials swap. The difference matters. A properly installed roof manages water, wind, heat, and movement. It protects insulation and decking, helps control energy costs, and prevents interior damage. A poorly installed roof can leak early, fail at the edges, and require repeated repairs that end up costing more than doing it right the first time.
The installation process begins with choosing the right roofing system for your structure. Residential roofs commonly use architectural asphalt shingles or metal roofing, while commercial and industrial buildings often use single ply membranes like TPO or PVC, EPDM rubber roofing, spray foam roofing, or coatings in restoration scenarios. The best system depends on roof slope, drainage, exposure to wind, expected roof traffic, building use, and your long term plans. A warehouse with rooftop HVAC may benefit from a durable single ply system with walk pads, while an office building may prioritize energy efficiency and reflectivity. A home in a hail prone area may benefit from impact resistant shingles or a well designed metal system.
A professional roof installation starts with preparation. We inspect decking and structure, repair damaged sections, and ensure a clean surface for proper attachment. Residential projects include underlayment selection, ice and water barrier placement where needed, starter strips, shingle layout, valley treatment, ridge vent planning, and all flashing details. Commercial projects focus on insulation layout, vapor retarder requirements, attachment patterns, membrane installation, seam welding, flashing and termination, and drainage details at scuppers and drains.
What makes an installation last is the detail work. Flashing at walls, chimneys, and penetrations is where many roofs fail. Edges and corners are high stress zones in wind, so perimeter attachment and metal details must be correct. On low slope systems, seams and terminations must be installed cleanly, welded correctly, and reinforced at vulnerable transitions. Proper drainage is critical, ponding water increases wear and can expose weak points. We plan for how water moves across the roof, not just how the roof looks on completion day.
Energy performance is another reason to choose professional installation.
