A Guide To

Roofing Systems

Not every home calls for the same roof. Climate, architecture, budget, and what you want your house to feel like from the street — all of it shapes the right choice. What follows is a guide to the five systems we build most often across the Salt Lake Valley.

System No. 01

A Signature System

The Classic

Architectural Asphalt Shingle

The most-installed roof in America — and for good reason. Architectural shingles deliver durability, dimension, and a clean finished look at a price point that makes them the right answer for the vast majority of homes. Multiple profiles and a wide color range mean they work across virtually every architectural style.

MaterialFiberglass-based asphalt with ceramic granules
Typical Lifespan25–50 years depending on product class
DurableVersatileCost-Effective30–50 Year Life

Available Palette

Charcoal
Weathered Wood
Pewter Gray
Driftwood
Onyx
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Charcoal architectural — Sandy, UT
Charcoal architectural — Sandy, UT
Weathered wood profile — Murray, UT
Weathered wood profile — Murray, UT
Hip and ridge detail — Midvale, UT
Hip and ridge detail — Midvale, UT
Driftwood blend — South Jordan, UT
Driftwood blend — South Jordan, UT

The Classic

Architectural Asphalt Shingle · Entry through High End · The proven choice.

System No. 02

A Signature System

The Standing Seam

Metal Roofing

Clean lines, raised seams, and a lifespan that outlasts nearly every other system on the market. Standing seam metal is the premium choice for modern and contemporary architecture — and increasingly, for homeowners who want to roof a house once and never think about it again. Wind-resistant, fire-resistant, and nearly maintenance-free.

MaterialGalvanized or Galvalume steel, 24–26 gauge
Typical Lifespan50–70 years with proper coating maintenance
Modern50–70 Year LifePremiumLow MaintenanceWind Resistant

Available Palette

Galvalume
Slate Gray
Charcoal
Matte Black
Copper Penny
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Matte black standing seam — Draper, UT
Matte black standing seam — Draper, UT
Galvalume modern — Cottonwood Heights
Galvalume modern — Cottonwood Heights
Seam detail closeup
Seam detail closeup
Charcoal panel — new construction
Charcoal panel — new construction

The Standing Seam

Metal Roofing · Premium · Built to outlast the house.

System No. 03

A Signature System

The Heritage

Clay & Concrete Tile

For homes that call for something with weight and history, tile delivers. Clay tile has covered roofs in the American Southwest for centuries — it handles Utah's heat and cold without losing its character. Concrete tile offers the same classic profile at a lower entry point, in a wider range of colors. Both systems are fire-rated Class A and built to last a lifetime.

MaterialFired clay or cast concrete with pigment
Typical Lifespan50 years (concrete) to lifetime (clay)
HeritageSouthwest ClassicClass A Fire RatedLifetime Material

Available Palette

Terracotta
Mission Red
Sand Blend
Slate
Antique Buff
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Mission clay tile — West Jordan, UT
Mission clay tile — West Jordan, UT
Concrete S-tile — Riverton, UT
Concrete S-tile — Riverton, UT
Ridge cap detail — Spanish profile
Ridge cap detail — Spanish profile
Antiqued clay — South Jordan, UT
Antiqued clay — South Jordan, UT

The Heritage

Clay & Concrete Tile · Mid through High End · A roof with real permanence.

System No. 04

A Signature System

The Summit

Metal Shake

The look of a hand-split cedar shake with the performance of steel. Metal shake profiles give mountain and craftsman homes the texture and warmth of a traditional wood roof — with none of the maintenance, fire risk, or deterioration. Panels interlock for superior wind uplift resistance, and the coatings are engineered to hold color across decades of Utah sun and snow.

MaterialPre-painted steel or aluminum panels
Typical Lifespan40–60 years with panel coating warranty
RusticPremiumDistinctiveFire Class AWind Resistant

Available Palette

Weathered Zinc
Aged Cedar
Mountain Bronze
Charcoal Oak
Warm Copper
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Weathered zinc shake — Holladay, UT
Weathered zinc shake — Holladay, UT
Mountain bronze — Park City-style home
Mountain bronze — Park City-style home
Panel interlock detail
Panel interlock detail
Aged barn finish — Cottonwood Heights
Aged barn finish — Cottonwood Heights

The Summit

Metal Shake · Premium · The mountain roof, perfected.

System No. 05

A Signature System

The Flat Line

TPO / EPDM Low-Slope & Commercial

Low-slope and commercial roofs are a different discipline, and we treat them that way. TPO membranes reflect UV and heat, lowering cooling loads on commercial buildings. EPDM is proven in cold climates with decades of reliable performance. Both systems are heat-welded at seams, inspected with water testing, and warrantied for the membrane and the installation. No shortcuts on low-slope.

MaterialTPO or EPDM membrane, 45–90 mil thickness
Typical Lifespan20–30 years with proper maintenance
CommercialLow-SlopeEnergy-EfficientUV ReflectiveSeamless

Available Palette

White TPO
Light Gray
Gray
Black EPDM
Dark Gray
Explore The Flat Line
TPO installation — Murray commercial
TPO installation — Murray commercial
Heat-weld seam detail
Heat-weld seam detail
EPDM repair — Salt Lake City
EPDM repair — Salt Lake City
Drain and flashing detail
Drain and flashing detail

The Flat Line

TPO · EPDM · Low-Slope & Commercial · Built to hold water out.

Not Sure Which System Fits

A free inspection settles it. We look at the structure, the slope, and the exposure — then walk you through the systems that make sense for your home.

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