When you need a new roof, no one material is the perfect fit for every home.
It is best to examine the options on the market so you can decide which material is best for your needs. Here are a few to get you started.
Asphalt/Fiberglass
This roofing material has the durability and performance most homeowners need. It’s the most common material used in the country and comes in a variety of colors and styles to suit any home design. There are also warranties and extended warranties on these types of shingles.
Rubber/Euroshield
This roofing system is made in Canada and is great at protecting homes from the Canadian weather climates. The roofing comes in slate and cedar shake profiles a number of colors. The attractive roofing is environmentally friendly and made of mostly recycles materials. You could get discounts on insurance with this green option.
Cedar/Shakes
Cedar is one of the strongest woods and gives you a visual appeal beyond other materials. Shakes have a low shrinkage rate and give you natural preservation to resist insects, moisture, mold, and other things brought on by the elements.
Flat/Lowscape
If you have a very slight to no slope on your roof you’ll need a flat roof of some kind. This is a special roofing system that doesn’t shed rain the way a sloped roof would. It must be installed just right to prevent future leaks.
Which type of roofing system do you think is best for you? It can be hard to decide. If one doesn’t stand out over another continue your search by looking into the possible repairs each would need in the future along with the maintenance they take over their years of use. While price point is a big deciding factor, be sure to keep longevity in mind. Some roof systems cost more upfront because they last longer.
If you are ready to move forward with a certain material, or you’d like to ask questions about what is best for your home, contact the professionals at Hubbard Roofing & Exteriors. We’re here to go over any material of interest to you in detail so an informed decision can be made. We want you to make the right investment since your new roof will protect your home for years.
