Roof Types We Install & Service
Every major roofing system in the Northwest — installed, repaired, and maintained by certified full-time crews.
Asphalt & Composition Shingle Roofing
Composition (asphalt) shingle is the most popular roofing material in the Puget Sound region for good reason: excellent weather protection, a huge range of colo…
Learn more →Metal Roofing
Metal roofing has moved from farm buildings to some of the most beautiful homes in the region — and in the Pacific Northwest it makes particular sense. Metal sh…
Learn more →Cedar Shake & Wood Shingle Roofing
Cedar shake is the Pacific Northwest's signature roof — warm, natural, and beautiful on the classic Eastside and Seattle homes it was built for. It's also a roo…
Learn more →Flat & Low-Slope Roofing
Flat and low-slope roofs are everywhere in the Puget Sound region — modern homes and townhomes, additions and garage roofs, and the majority of commercial build…
Learn more →Commercial Roofing
When Eastside Fire & Rescue needed roofing work on its facilities, they chose First Choice Roof Service. Buildings that house emergency services can't have roof…
Learn more →Comparing the Main Roofing Materials
| Factor | Composition shingle | Metal | Cedar shake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Lowest of the three | Highest | High |
| Typical service life | 20–30 years with maintenance | 30+ years | Varies widely with upkeep |
| Moss resistance | Better with algae-resistant granules | Best — little for moss to grip | Lowest — needs regular treatment |
| Maintenance level | Moderate | Lowest | Highest |
| Repairability | Straightforward | Panel-level work | Shake-by-shake replacement |
| Best suited to | Most homes; best value per year | Heavy tree cover, long ownership | Classic Northwest architecture |
Not Sure Which Roof Is Right for Your Home?
The right system depends on your home's architecture, tree cover, budget, and how long you plan to stay. Because we install composition, metal, cedar, and flat systems alike, our recommendation follows your situation — not our inventory. A free inspection and estimate is the easiest way to see your real options side by side.
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