When I became a homeowner six years ago I
could have never guessed the number of decisions that would need to be made.
Every home improvement endeavor we venture to take on turns into fifty
different decisions that need to be made before work is even started. The same
can be said of exterior improvements on your home as well. Our homes new roof,
for instance required a variety of decisions we weren’t even aware would need
to be made. Not only are there a variety of shingles, there are choices within
each shingle category including styles, colors and warranties. Who would have
ever known there was so much to roofing?
To narrow down the choices you will need
to make when looking into a new roof start by determining a reasonable budget
as well as a sensible time frame that you desire for the roof to last. If you
are looking to live in your home for another thirty years and don’t want to
have to deal with replacing the roof every again that will affect the choice
you make when picking out a material for your roofing.
Asphalt Shingles
The most commonly used material in roofs
today is asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are relatively inexpensive to
manufacture therefore is a cheaper material to purchase when installing a new
roof. The truth is that it is an easier material to work with when installing a
new roof as well so hiring a roofing contractor will be less expensive when
installing asphalt shingles. If considering asphalt you will also need to
decide if you want to go with three tab shingles, laminated or architectural
shingles. Shingles can be found in a variety of colors and often last anywhere
from twenty to thirty years if installed and maintained correctly.
Wood Shingles
Wood shingles are super nice to use when looking
for a natural appearance to your roof. The main disadvantage is that you pay
extra for these aesthetically pleasing shingles. Wood is more expensive over
the asphalt roofing counterpart. Consider though that wood shingles last
anywhere from thirty to fifty years with proper upkeep. The longer lifespan and
pleasing natural look may be worth the extra expense.
Metal roofs an option that is growing in
popularity. Metal is a perfect material to use when looking to add to the
longevity of your flat or extremely steep roofline. Metal
roofs are not cheap but last up to fifty years. You can choose from
solid metal or constructed metal shingles. Not only is metal roofing a material
that is known for longevity it is incredibly durable and is reasonable priced
when taking into consideration the length of time it will last you. There are
also a variety of colors available in metal shingle roofing.
Slate and Tile Shingles
Both slate and tile shingling options are
unique. They are not found on the majority of homes. Slate and tile are popular
because they are incredibly durable and have a one of a kind appearance. If you
are looking for something to allow your home to stand out from other homes in
the area consider slate or tile. Your roofing contractor will check to ensure
your roof’s structure is stable enough to support the extra weight.
Your new roof is filled with
important decisions that need to be made. It isn’t all about the style and
color of the new roof. You will need to look at a variety of options in roofing
materials as well as the longevity that you hope your roof installation results
in.
Home
Pro Roofing contractors offer a variety of roofing services throughout
Brighton, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Fenton and Commerce Township, including
installation of shingle roofs, metal roofing and roof repairs. You will find
them at http://www.homeproroofingmi.com today.
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