Roofing & Siding in Virginia Beach; Built for Coastal Living.
From Sandbridge to Town Center, Better View Roofing & Siding protects Virginia Beach homes with new, energy-efficient roofing & siding systems certified for coastal storms, salt air, and hurricane-season wind loads.
Hampton Roads' largest roofing and siding showroom. 829 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 107, Virginia Beach. Open 6 days a week
No Sales Visit Required
Better View Roofing and Siding is locally owned and based right here in Virginia Beach.
Our showroom is at 829 Lynnhaven Pkwy, the only roofing and siding showroom in Hampton Roads where you can walk in, compare real materials side by side, and talk to someone who has actually installed them in your neighborhood.
Free online quotes are available with no sales visit required.
#1 Rated Roofing & Siding company in Virginia Beach
Why Virginia Beach Homes
Need More Than a Standard Roof
Virginia Beach sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, the same coastal wind classification that drives Florida's strictest building codes. That means your roof is not just dealing with occasional bad weather.
It is built in an environment where:
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Salt air accelerates corrosion in metal flashings, drip edge, and fasteners year-round, not just after a storm
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Nor'easters produce sustained northeast winds that attack roof edges and ridge lines from a direction most inland installations are not detailed for
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Summer tropical systems deliver wind loads that can exceed 100 mph in gusts, with the damage concentrated on the windward faces and overhangs
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High ambient humidity in the months between storm events accelerates algae and moss growth on shingles, especially on north-facing slopes with tree cover
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UV intensity at coastal latitude degrades granule adhesion faster than inland markets, shortening effective shingle life by three to five years on budget-grade materials
A roofing system installed to minimum code in a non-coastal Virginia county is not the same as a roofing system built for Virginia Beach.
The materials, the fastening pattern, the flashing details, and the underlayment all matter more here.
That is what Better View installs and what our Atlas, GAF, and Owens Corning certifications require us to deliver on every job.
Storm-Ready Roofing for Virginia Beach Homes
We install new roofs and full replacements.
Every roofing system we build in Virginia Beach is fastened to a six-nail pattern, the wind-resistance standard for coastal Virginia, using manufacturer-specified fasteners with corrosion-resistant coatings rated for salt-air exposure. Underlayment, flashing, drip edge, and ridge detail are all specified to perform in coastal conditions, not just pass a standard inspection.
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Atlas Roofing Systems - Our Primary Recommendation for Virginia Beach
Atlas StormMaster is the shingle John (owner of Better View Roofing and Siding) installed on his own home.
Class 4 impact resistance, the highest rating available. 130 mph wind warranty. The HP42 polymer-modified asphalt formulation resists granule loss in the salt-air and UV conditions specific to Hampton Roads coastal neighborhoods.
For Virginia Beach homeowners who want a roof that performs through the next storm season and the twenty after it, this is the specification we stand behind.
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GAF and Owens Corning - Certified alternatives
We are certified installers for GAF and Owens Corning as well.
GAF Timberline systems carry strong wind warranties and a proven track record in coastal Virginia.
Owens Corning Duration shingles offer SureNail technology for wind uplift resistance.
During your quote process we will walk through the options for your specific home, pitch, exposure, overhang, and tree canopy all factor into the right specification.
All three manufacturer lines Atlas, GAF, and Owens Corning are available for comparison at our Virginia Beach showroom before you commit to a single shingle.
Siding Built for Coastal Virginia Beach Conditions
Siding in Virginia Beach is not a cosmetic upgrade. It is the first layer of defense against salt-laden wind-driven rain, and the material choice matters in ways that do not apply in inland markets.
We install three siding systems, each selected for long-term coastal performance:
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Fiber Cement Siding - The highest-performing option for coastal Virginia Beach homes.
Fiber cement does not rot, warp, or corrode in salt air. It holds paint longer than wood or vinyl in high-UV coastal conditions and carries fire resistance ratings that some neighborhood HOAs require.
James Hardie and similar products are engineered specifically for high-moisture, high-UV coastal environments, which is why they dominate the market in hurricane-zone states.
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Vinyl Siding - The right vinyl product, insulated, with a thick wall profile and UV-stabilized colorant, performs well in Virginia Beach conditions and carries a lower cost per square foot than fiber cement. Fade-resistant in high-UV exposure, moisture-proof, and maintenance-free.
We specify insulated vinyl on homes where thermal performance is a priority alongside durability.
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Insulated Siding - Adds a continuous foam backer behind the siding panel, which eliminates thermal bridging through the wall studs.
Virginia Beach homeowners with older homes often see meaningful reductions in heating and cooling costs after an insulated siding installation, the exterior envelope finally performs the way modern building science says it should.
Gutter Systems for Virginia Beach Homes
Virginia Beach averages over 46 inches of rainfall annually, above the national average and heavily concentrated in storm events. A properly sized and pitched gutter system is not optional in this market.
Undersized gutters overflow during storm events and allow water to pond at the foundation. Failed gutter seams direct water behind the fascia board and into the roof deck, accelerating the rot that leads to a full replacement years ahead of schedule.
We install seamless aluminum gutter systems sized to your roof's drainage area and run to properly located downspouts with positive drainage away from the foundation.
Gutter work is available as a standalone project or as part of a full exterior scope alongside roofing and siding.
Virginia Beach Neighborhoods We Serve
Kempsville
Lynnhaven
Oceanfront
Great Neck
Hilltop
Sandbridge
Princess Anne
Town Center
Shore Drive
Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions From
Virginia Beach Residents
Q: What shingle is best for a Virginia Beach home near the water?
A: Atlas StormMaster is our primary recommendation for coastal Virginia Beach locations, Sandbridge, Shore Drive, Hilltop, and any home within two to three miles of tidal water. It carries a Class 4 impact resistance rating, a 130 mph wind warranty, and uses a polymer-modified asphalt formulation that resists granule loss in high-UV, salt-air environments better than standard architectural shingles. GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration are strong alternatives depending on budget and project scope, we are certified installers for all three and will walk you through the comparison.
Q: Are your roofing materials rated for coastal wind zones?
A: Yes. Every roofing system we install in Virginia Beach meets or exceeds Virginia coastal building codes, including the fastening requirements for high-velocity wind zones. We use a six-nail fastening pattern on all coastal installations, the wind resistance specification that goes beyond the four-nail minimum required by standard code. Atlas StormMaster carries a 130 mph wind warranty; GAF and Owens Corning systems are specified to equivalent wind ratings for coastal Virginia.
Q: Can I see roofing and siding materials before choosing?
A: Yes, that is exactly what the showroom is for. 829 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 107, Virginia Beach. You can compare shingle colors and profiles from Atlas, GAF, and Owens Corning alongside vinyl, fiber cement, and insulated siding panels. Most of our Virginia Beach clients visit the showroom before finalizing their material selection. Open six days a week, no appointment needed.
Q: What does a full roof replacement include in Virginia Beach?
A: A complete replacement covers: full tear-off of existing materials and disposal, deck inspection and repair of any soft or damaged sections, new synthetic underlayment across the full deck, new corrosion-resistant drip edge and flashing at all penetrations and wall intersections, shingle installation to manufacturer wind-resistance specification using a six-nail fastening pattern, and full site cleanup. Everything is included in the quoted price, no hidden costs after the job starts.
Get In Touch With Us Today
For quality roofing and siding in Virginia Beach, VA, and other home improvement services in Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area, call us at (757) 210-9402 or complete our contact form today!