San Jose Roofing Contractors

About San Jose Roofing

Long periods of warm sunny weather in San Jose and the infrequent, but not absent, cooler nights and snowfall make clay tiles a popular roofing solution for San Jose residents. Clay tiles, available in a variety of colors, keep buildings cool in warm weather and offer some insulation against a cold spell as well. Metal roofs are also a good choice for the climate of San Jose, and asphalt tiles, which are damaged easily by hot temperatures, are probably the least practical.

Special Considerations for Roofs in San Jose

The historic downtown area of San Jose showcases buildings from the late 19th century, the city's earliest skyscrapers, and other historic architecture reflecting its Spanish antecedents. Some exquisite specimens are the Italianate Oldfellows Building and the La Rosa Pharmacy.

The city of San Jose has about 46 skyscrapers. The tallest of these is a residential condominium building constructed in 2008 called The 88. The San Jose City Hall, the Sobrato Office Tower, the San Jose Marriot, and the Fairmont Plaza are the next in line.

High-rise buildings are generally defined as those that stand 150 feet or higher in height with at least 12 floors. Rooftop equipment on high-rises, whether mechanical, electrical, communications or emergency related, must not be visible, but rather should be tucked away into the roof out of sight. Vents, exhaust fans, and other equipment should not be laid haphazardly. Signage and advertisements atop roofs should jell with the architecture in size and design and not be an eyesore. Roofs and overhangs of tall buildings are not to intrude over the property line and have to be constructed of reliable, good quality material.

Roofer Licensing in San Jose

In order to contract a construction job that is valued at $500 or more for labor in California, it is necessary to hold a California Contractors License. The Contractor State License Board issues speciality licenses for about 43 different types of jobs including roofing. At the end of the licensing course, candidates are required to pass an exam held by the Board.

Unusual Roofs in San Jose

San Jose International Airport sports a patterned glass roof supported by a structure of columns and curved beams. The design is achieved without any visible cross bracing which makes it a remarkable feat of engineering. Another strikingly unusual roof belongs atop the San Jose City Hall Rotunda designed by Richard Meier. This roof is a massive glass dome through which the sun floods the building with daylight.

Rooftop Dining in San Jose

San Jose is a sparkling city in the Bay Area located south of San Francisco with a vibrant multi-cultural flavour incorporating the best of chic city life with an elegant historic ambience. Rooftop dining can be found in many tucked away terraces in downtown San Jose, often in the most unlikely spots. The Loft Bar and Bistro on Second Street offers American cuisine in its stylish rooftop patio. The Rooftop Cafe on Winchester Blvd is another option.

Typical Climate in San Jose

San Jose lies amid mountain ranges and this location imparts a semi arid climate in the region. Average day time temperatures range between 42 and 49 degrees Fahrenheit in winter with below freezing night time temperatures and may rise to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. San Jose enjoys a great deal of sunshine almost all year round with light rainfall around January, April, May and October for about 50 days a year. Long, warm summer sunshine can affect certain types of roofs such as asphalt shingles, which can crack and chip in the heat. Later, these cracks can retain moisture when it rains and cause damage to the building below.