

San Diego (Clairemont) New Construction Hybrid Roof | GAF Shingles & Torch-Down Roofing
Every section of a roof has a purpose, and the best roofing systems are built by matching the right material to the right application. This new construction home in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego was completed for a homeowner who discovered Zenith Roofing Services through The Roofing Fanatics YouTube channel. After researching different roofing methods, they specifically requested a roof built with GAF architectural shingles, continuous ridge ventilation, open valley metal, and a torch-applied modified bitumen system for the low-slope roof sections. The steep-slope areas received a complete GAF architectural shingle system designed to provide long-term weather protection and proper attic ventilation through a continuous ridge vent. Open valley metal was incorporated to efficiently direct water through the roof valleys while providing a durable, serviceable drainage path. The low-slope sections were completed with a torch-applied modified bitumen roofing system. Unlike shingles, low-slope roofs depend on a continuous waterproof membrane, making modified bitumen one of the most dependable systems for these applications. Hybrid roofs require careful attention where different roofing materials meet. Every transition, flashing, and penetration must work together to create one complete waterproof roofing system. By selecting the proper roofing material for each roof section, this new home received a roof designed around performance rather than convenience.








