Samuel Roofing Inc.
Service area · 91501, 91504, 91505

Roofing in Burbank.

Burbank's housing stock runs from 1920s Magnolia Park bungalows to hillside moderns above the Verdugos. Each one wants a different roof.

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Climate & conditions

What Burbank roofs are up against.

Hot, dry summers and cool winters. Verdugo hillside lots see strong downslope winds during weather changes.

Common roof types

What we work on in Burbank.

  • 1920s–1930s bungalows with composition or original clay tile
  • Postwar tract ranches with shingle and low-slope additions
  • Rancho-area traditionals with concrete tile
What we see most

The repairs Burbank homeowners call us about.

  • Original 1920s tile nearing the end of its underlayment life
  • Add-on flat sections behind older bungalows that pond
  • Hillside access and material staging on narrow streets
Recent project

A signature Burbank job.

Magnolia Park 1929 bungalow — preserved original clay tile, full underlayment replacement, copper flashings, and a hand-soldered shed-roof addition.

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We come out, walk the roof, take drone photos, and send you a written assessment within 48 hours. No pressure, no theater.

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Local roofing codes

Roofing codes & requirements in Burbank

Energy / cool roof (Title 24)

Burbank sits in California Energy Commission Climate Zone 9. Under Title 24, Part 6, a low-slope or flat roof here must use a cool-roof product (aged solar reflectance of at least 0.63 and thermal emittance of at least 0.75 — roughly SRI 75) when you replace 50% or more of the roof or about 1,000 sq ft or more. Steep-slope (pitched) residential roofs in Climate Zone 9 are exempt from the cool-roof requirement, so standard shingle or tile is fine. Small like-for-like repairs generally don't trigger it. See the California Energy Commission standards and the CRRC directory for rated products.

Fire — hillside parcels

Burbank's hillside parcels in the Verdugo Mountains and the Burbank hills are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, where Chapter 7A requires a Class A roof assembly, ember-resistant vents, and non-combustible flashing (no wood shake). Parcels on the valley floor generally aren't in a VHFHSZ. You can check any parcel on the CAL FIRE hazard-zone viewer.

Decking / sheathing

Many older Burbank homes were built with spaced 1×6 “skip” sheathing under the original roof. For a modern shingle or tile system — and for a Class A assembly — that decking often has to be overlaid with solid sheathing, and any rotted boards replaced. We confirm exactly what your roof needs with a deck inspection at tear-off, not a guess.

Color & materials

Roof color isn't regulated by code. Where a cool roof is required you need a CRRC-rated product that meets the SRI — and those come in a wide range of colors, not just white.

Source: the City of Burbank Building & Safety, the California Energy Commission, and CAL FIRE. Roofing codes change and are parcel-specific — confirm with the City of Burbank Building & Safety before your project, or call us at (866) 685-3889 and we'll confirm it for you.

Burbank roofing FAQ

Common Burbank roofing-code questions

Does my Burbank roof need to be Title 24 cool-roof compliant?

Only on flat or low-slope sections. Burbank is in Climate Zone 9, so Title 24 requires a cool roof (about SRI 75) when you replace 50%+ of a low-slope roof, but steep-slope shingle and tile roofs are exempt here.

Is Burbank in a fire zone that requires a Class A roof?

It depends on your parcel. Burbank's hillside/foothill properties are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and need a Class A assembly with ember-resistant details; flatter parcels usually don't. We check the CAL FIRE map for you.

Will my old spaced sheathing need to be re-decked?

Sometimes. Older Burbank homes often have spaced 1×6 sheathing; a modern shingle or tile system (and a Class A assembly) may need solid sheathing over it. A deck inspection at tear-off tells us for sure.

Financing

Financing available for qualified Burbank homeowners

You don't have to pay for a roof all at once: financing is available for qualified homeowners, subject to qualification — written itemized pricing first, financing second, never any pressure. And because Title 24 cool-roof products are qualifying energy improvements, a Burbank re-roof that needs one may also qualify for PACE-style energy financing — ask us and we'll confirm what applies to your property. How roof financing works in Los Angeles →

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