Sustainable Living Builders

A ROOFING CONTRACTOR YOU CAN TRUST

We specialize in providing sustainable roofing solutions that reduce energy costs and improve
the overall efficiency of your home.

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING IN SANTA ROSA, CA

Maintaining the condition of your roof is essential for the safety and longevity of your property. Over time, roofs experience wear and tear, which if ignored can result in leaks, cracks, water damage, and pest infestation. Roof inspections and restoration services give you confidence that your roof is protecting your home. In some cases, generally every 20-30 years, a new roof may be required. We are here to inspect, and if necessary, repair or replace your roof. With our expertise, you can lower your energy costs, improve your home’s overall efficiency, and have peace of mind that your roof is well maintained.

Picking the right roofing materials for you

Depending on the structure of your roof you may want to select multiple types of roofing solutions. Our team will provide guidance on the best options for your projects. Here is some basic information about the main materials we work with. 

  • Shingle Roofs (General): Easily replaced/repaired
  • Low-upfront cost 
  • Wide variety of colors 
  • There are two main material types of shingles.
Asphalt
Fiberglass
Weight
Heavier
Lighter
Fire Resistant
No
Yes
Better for
Extreme weather
Hot climates

  • We work with two main styles of shingles:

Architecture
Designer
Cost
High
Highest
Durablity
High
Highest
Multi-dimensional design
Yes
Yes

At SLB, we partner with specialty shingle companies to give you the highest quality and improve sustainability. Here are our main partners:

Malarkey Shingle

Malarkey Shingle

  • Rubberized Asphalt: more weather resistant 

  • Eco-spotlight: made from up cycled rubber and plastic.
  • Eco-spotlight: Smog-reducing granules

GAF Timberline HDZ® RS shingles

  • Made in the USA and the largest shingle manufacturer in the USA.
  • Company emphasis on sustainability.
  • Comply with CA Cool Roof requirements to reflect solar and reduce heat absorption.
  • Extended wind and algae warranties on certain materials.
  • Extended workmanship warranty due to our Master Elite certification

Certainteed Presidential TL Solaris® Shingle

  • StreakFighter® algae resistance technology
  • CoolStar® technology:Reflects the sun’s rays and reduces heat absorption
  • Appearance of cedar shake shingles with the safety of asphalt shingles
  • Eco-spotlight: Certainteed recycles old shingles so they don’t go to landfills
  • Lifetime warranty*

Tesla Solar

  • High-Output Electricity generation

  • Long-term cost savings

  • Single solution for roofing and solar

  • Learn more here

Standing Seam Metal Roofs

  • Fire Resistant
  • Energy Efficient: reduce building cooling costs by reflecting solar radiation
  • Minimal maintenance and repairs
  • Last >2x as long as shingles

Modified Bitumen Flat Roofing

  • Great solution for flat roofs 

  • Highly durable

  • Easy to repair and maintain

  • High flexibility 

TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) Flat Roofing

  • Affordable solution for flat roofs

  • Typically white to be ultra-reflective and bring down cooling costs

  • Safer installation- installed with heat welding, no open flames or fumes

  • Highly durable and easy to clean

WHY TRUST US FOR YOUR ROOFING NEEDS:

GAF is the industry leader and largest roofing manufacturer in the USA. They only allow contractors they certify to carry specific warranties. Only 2% of all roofing contractors hold a GAF Master Elite certification, and we are proud to be one of them. 

We are recognized for sustainability by being a GAF Green Certified contractor. We do additional training with our teams to maintain this certification and continuously improve our sustainability efforts.

 In 2021, We earned a double excellence award from GAF for our commitment to training and quality of installation. 

We are a member of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association which gives us access to safety and technical resources. Our co-founder, Juan, is a board member for the association and helps ensure resources are available for all members. 

Depending on the scope of your project, you can save time and money by working with us to install skylights, sun tunnels, insulation, gutters, solar and additional energy efficiency improving items. We can look at your project holistically with each of our services being a potential puzzle piece to make your building as energy-efficient as possible while staying within budget. Many other roofers don’t provide our other services so you have to get multiple quotes from multiple vendors and when maintenance is needed, you have to coordinate with each of them. We want to be your trusted partner on your path to sustainability. 

We are the only Velux skylight certified installer in Santa Rosa. We are the only Tesla Solar Roof Certified installer in the North Bay. We are also GAF Solar shingle Certified Installer. 

Already have solar panels on your roof but still need a new roof? Our experts can remove and reinstall your current panels unlike many other roofing businesses. 

We are a family and minority-owned business that takes pride in supporting our community. Learn more about our team here.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY BUILDING SERVICES

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

“This company was awesome to work with! Super responsive, on time, skilled installers. Did everything they said they were going to do, no surprises, and showed up when they said they were going to show up.

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All my neighbors keep complimenting my new roof. Everything was great. I highly recommend!”

~ Todd S.

THESE ARE THE GUYS I'M USING

“I used SLB on a commercial re roof project i had and they were awesome to work with. They communicated with me and let me know exactly what they were going to do,

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they did the job in a timely manner, gave me a great price, and they even cleaned up after themselves. These are the guys I’m using for any roof, gutter or solar needs!”

~ Guillermo L.

LATEST AND BEST MATERIALS

“Sustainable Builders removed my old roofing & installed a new one prior to my solar panels installation. It was a difficult job as I live on a narrow, winding hilly road.

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They had to do everything by hand. They did a great job in 4 days and my new roof is beautiful. The workers were experienced and accommodating. At the end they cleaned everything up and removed all debris. The company was very responsive to my concerns and needs. The price was very reasonable. I can recommend them highly. All materials were the latest and best available.”

~Bonnie S.
At Sustainable Living Builders, we pride ourselves on being a roofing contractor that you can trust. We are committed to providing the best quality products and services to our clients, and we always put our clients’ needs first. Contact us today to learn more about our roofing services and how we can help you restore and maintain the condition of your roof.

HIRE SUSTAINABLE LIVING BUILDERS FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT, TODAY!

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