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Properly selected roofing materials contribute a lot to the overall look and style of your home, as well as its protective qualities. When choosing roofing materials, think about the following aspects:
- Installation techniques
- The style of the material
- The cost, lifespan in warranty for the product?
Thinking about all these questions will help you choose the best material for your home. All roofing materials have their pros and cons. In this article, we're going to share some facts about the most common roofing materials.
Asphalt Shingles
This probably is the most popular roof residential roofing material in the United States. Its cheap cost and longevity made it the most affordable and common material. These shingles can be reinforced with fiberglass and organic materials. However, the major disadvantage is that asphalt has a shorter lifespan than other roofing materials, and the quality greatly varies. Asphalt shingles work well with many architectural styles, especially traditional ones.
Clay and Concrete Tiles
This type of roofing material adds texture and elegance to your roof. Clay tiles are extremely durable but also very heavy and need professional expertise to be installed. Concrete tiles are versatile and less expensive, and also heavy. This material works well with Mediterranean, Southwestern, and Spanish-style homes.
Metal Roof
Metal roofs are resistant to elements and extreme weather conditions. They may be present in two styles: panels and shingles. The roofing materials used in metal systems are aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and zinc. They are lightweight, long-lasting, and recyclable. Of course, with its unique characteristics comes its high cost. Metal roofing materials work well with cabins, contemporary and cottage styles homes.
Slate Roofs
Slate roof tiles offer a distinctive elegant appearance and a huge variety of colors available. This material is very durable, fire-resistant, and can be recycled. Just like metal roofs they are pretty expensive and require extra framing due to their heaviness.
Wood Shakes
Many homeowners love the look of wood shingles and shakes. Wood shakes are handmade and rougher-looking than wood shingles, cut by machine. If you live in a fire-prone area, you might need shingles treated with a fire-resistant coating.
