Our family has been Florida's roofing experts for almost 90 years. Bob Rentz, the family patriarch, started Rentz Roofing in 1936, and in 1950, Bob's son-in-law, Morris Swope, changed the name to Tampa Roofing Company.Keith Swope, who has worked full-time for the company in the same Tampa, FL location since 1970, is Tampa Roofing Company's current vice President and has previously served as President of the industry's state trade association, the FSRA.Brian Swope, Bob's great-grandson, is the current Tampa Roofing Company President and led Tampa Roofing Company from 1985 to 2015.
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Tampa Roofing Company is an approved applicator for most major manufacturers and has many different styles and life expectancies to choose from. Generally speaking, if you have seen it, we can install it. We ask for a 30% down payment, but the final payment is not due until you've done a walk through with our sales representative and are fully satisfied.
There are some definite advantages of using metal products over asphalt shingles. The most important is wind uplift. Asphalt shingles may start with a 90 to 120 MPH rating, however once the oils in the asphalt start to dry out, the shingles no longer have the same rating. Most asphalt shingles only carry a 10 year rating on their shingles.
It is possible to use sealants and rubber fittings to keep the system however, at Tampa Roofing, all of the metal roofs are designed with mechanical fittings. Once the roof is installed and water tight, there are no fittings to wear out. All of the flashings are designed to be mechanically watertight, and not wear out.
At Tampa Roofing and the original Rentz Roofing, we have seen many changes in the old hot asphalt built up roofing systems, where the system is done in multi layers, and the system is built up on the roofing surface. Over the years the main roofing felts have changed from the original rag felts that were made from cotton rags, to asbestos felts, back to rag felts that were really made with wood pulp fillers, to fiberglass felts, to the current composition of fiberglass and polyester roofing felts.
Reviews (8)
Dottie Nott
Jul 16, 2021
I found this business on line for my mom who lives in South Tampa. They couldn't repair her leak right away. But they tarped the area so she would not have any more sheetrock damage. A crew showed up today, had their own tools, completed the job. They did a outstanding job. Plus they cleaned up after theirs elves. I would hire this company any time there is a issue. They are honest and up front. They did a good job and did not try to take advantage of a elderly person
Jefferson Williams
May 28, 2021
Lauren Hackworth
Nov 26, 2019
Jon Hackworth
Oct 15, 2019
Aaron Dolby
Oct 04, 2019
L. M.
Jun 06, 2018
Great job redoing the roof, but they left broken shingles and nails EVERYWHERE! My husband got one through his shoe and nearly through his foot in the yard, and I'm now on my fifth tire replacement. We're still picking them up by hand. I really hope the landscaper doesn't hit one with the mower and get injured. I have to watch the animals closely outside, too, because of this. Update: You wouldn't have a record under my name.
We are in an apartment complex. I tried to contact our landlord, but he didn't want to bother pursuing the issue since the roof was done. October 2017, I think? Just be more careful about cleanup afterwards. A magnetic metal-finder is at Home Depot for something like $25. That's what we ended up buying.
We are in an apartment complex. I tried to contact our landlord, but he didn't want to bother pursuing the issue since the roof was done. October 2017, I think? Just be more careful about cleanup afterwards. A magnetic metal-finder is at Home Depot for something like $25. That's what we ended up buying.
Law Family
Mar 24, 2018
Angela Rodante
Sep 26, 2017
