Types of Roofs
Has it come time to replace that
old roof? If it is, you have a
choice to make. You can go with a
boring old shingle roof or you could
upgrade to a more durable or more
attractive roof. Lets discuss your
options.
One popular choice for roof upgrades
is slate. Slate makes for a very
attractive roof that also offers
excellent fire protection and a long
life. There is just nothing like the
look of a natural slate roof. It is
a hard to install roof however and
this does make it considerably more
expensive than a standard asphalt
shingle roof.
Another option is concrete tile
roofs. With concrete tiles, you can
get a variety of different looks.
Concrete can be made in just about
any style and color that you desire
(including a slate look). It has
much of the same benefits of slate
in that it is very durable and
provides excellent fire resistance.
The drawbacks of a concrete roof are
that it can be damaged by hail and
requires an extensive roof structure
due to the weight of the tile.
A third option is a metal roof.
Metal roofs are extremely durable.
They resist hail, wind and come in a
great variety of styles and colors.
Since most of the steel used to make
a metal roof is recycled, they are
also quite environmentally friendly.
The drawback of a metal roof is that
it is hard to install which makes it
more expensive but it will last a
very long time. It can also be loud
in the rain. Some people love the
sound of rain bouncing off a metal
roof but you may not.
As you can see, you have a lot of
choices when it comes to roofs. So
before you just put up the standard
asphalt shingle roof, take a little
time to consider the other
possibilities. It might just be the
best improvement you ever make to
your home.
James C operates a
Roofing Directory. Find
information on Albany roofers,
Raleigh roofers and roofing
contractors in a city near you.
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