San Francisco Roofing Contractors

About San Francisco Roofing

Roofing contractors in the metropolitan San Francisco area undertake repairs, restorations, and insulation work in addition to beautifying projects such as repainting or high pressure cleaning. They also fix weather-related damage such as leaks, broken tiles, and sagging structures. Roofing contractor can work on roofs made of concrete tiles, clay tiles, metal, and slate, among other materials.

Typical Climate in San Francisco

San Francisco enjoys a Mediterranean type climate with warm summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures rarely go above 75° F and normally hover in the 64 to 70 range. San Francisco summer is also known for chilly fog that is capable of covering even the massive Golden Gate Bridge and lingering for a whole day.

The rainier winter season bring common weather-related roofing issues to San Francisco such as attic leaks due to wind-driven rain finding weak spots on rooftops. Leaks are also caused by ice build-up due to faulty shingle underlayment when the temperatures drop. The sweltering heat of summer and autumn causes its own share of rooftop woes in the form of peeling paint on painted tiles and shingle deterioration due to expansion and contraction.

Roofer Training Programs and Licensure

Roofer training programs are conducted by Contractor State License Services (CLSS) with branches in most major cities including San Francisco and neighboring cities Oakland and San Jose. CSLS operates under the supervision of the State of California's Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education and is authorized to conduct classes, administer qualifying exams, and grant licenses. Those aiming specifically for a roofer license come under Category C39 for Specialty Contractor. The coursework to become a licensed roofer in San Francisco includes classroom lessons or online courses and hands-on apprenticeship training.

Rooftop Dining in San Francisco

The sky terrace of the Medjool Mediterranean restaurant is a popular venue when it comes to rooftop dining in San Francisco. Park Chow in Inner Sunset, Kokkari Estiatorio in the Financial District, The House in North Beach, and the Top of the Mark in Nob Hill are other rooftop restaurants with rooftop scenic views

Rooftop Gardens in San Francisco

Rooftop gardens, for both aesthetic and environmental value, are an increasingly common feature in the urban landscape of San Francisco. The California Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park, for example, sports a 2.5 acre garden on its roof, which has reportedly decreased the building's energy consumption by about 35%. On a smaller yet wider scale, the Green Roof Bus Shelter Group installs green roofs on bus shelters to bolster public awareness about the issue. On the residential side, the multi-use North Beach Place development, which includes 341 apartments above street level shopping, features a 2-acre green roof with multiple play areas for children and gathering spots for members of the community.