Material Options for a New Roof
Your roof is at the receiving end of a lot of things. Unforgiving heat. Vicious storms. Strong winds. Well, everything under the sun, basically.
And, our dear readers— it is brutal!
There’s a lot of factors determining the performance of your roof through the years, right? And let’s be honest. The odds aren’t exactly in their favor.
One day, sooner or later (real sooner, if your roof simply isn’t right for your home), your roof will deteriorate— and it would be too late to turn back the effects. Bam! The prompt end of its serviceable life.
So before a roof installation, instead of going for whatever anyone tells you— you should look up the implications of each type yourself. Pick one that’s best for your home and your area.
Unfortunately though, it’s not exactly easy to know which roof material you should use, right off the bat. You need a little research, and the expert opinions of your roofers or your chosen roofing company (they know the area best!)
We at Roofing Edmond, dedicate ourselves to help you get the dream roof you never even knew you needed! So, we’ll give you a rundown of the best material options for your new roof.
Asphalt Shingles
You probably had one of these bad boys in one of your living places at least once. This is the most widely used roofing material in the United States.
And it’s a good choice for your roof— all things considered. It’s economical, easy to install, and comes in a variety of colors. It can even be reinforced with fiberglass!
Although, its quality isn’t exactly guaranteed. It also has a shorter lifespan, 20-25 years or so. No insulation, too. But at least it’s fairly inexpensive, anyway.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are applied in areas with extreme weather conditions. It’s lightweight and very, very durable. It can be made from a variety of metals like copper or zinc— and it comes in 2 types: panels and shingles.
Yeah, it’s a bit on the pricier side— but seeing that it could last up to 40-75 years, it’s honestly a steal.
Plastic Polymer Roofing
Plastic polymers look like slate shingles, more and so. The plastic is created to hang tough (like 50+ years strong), so it’s extremely durable— and can hold its own in severe weather conditions. It’s a just bonus that it has insulation, and is recyclable like metal roofing.
Slate Roofing
Slate roofing has been a popular choice for many homeowners. It’s heavy, yes— quite expensive too, and requires additional framing; but it’s one of the best for a reason.
Slate offers a distinctive elegance to every home— and doubled with the fact that it’s toughened, long-lasting and fire-resistant? It’s an amazing, naturally-occuring, energy efficient material that has long been used. And it can last for 75-150 years. Even more if it’s properly installed!
For all your roofing needs, you should only choose the best roofer for the job. We’re Edmond Roofing, the top roofing company in Oklahoma. We’ll help you make your dream roof, into a reality! With only the best materials, we’ll do your roof installations in a breeze!