Comparisons of Home Roofing Materials

There are many types of roofing material to choose from, and it can be daunting to figure out the best solution for your home. Before making your choice let Smart Roofing Systems assist you in this decision. Our team of professionals will get you all the information you need, and advise you to a winning solution to make your home beautiful as well as functional.

Things to consider when comparing roofing materials are:

  • What style do you want for your roof? The look and appearance
  • The second factor should be cost. What is the best for short and long term.
  • The final factor to consider when choosing roofing materials is location. How does the weather in your area effect the roofing material.

 

Asphalt Shingles

Advantages:

  • Inexpensive
  • Large range of products and durability
  • Great selection of color, types and manufactures
  • Easy to repair
  • Fire resistant

Disadvantages:

  • Shorter life span 15-30 years
  • Scars easily when hot
  • Moss or mildew issues can arise
  • Environmentally not as sound

 

Wood Shingles or Shakes

Advantages:

  • Natural looks weathers to gray
  • Some insulation value
  • Blends with the environment
  • Ease of repair
  • Long lasting 30-50 years

Disadvantages:

  • More expensive
  • Professional installation
  • Tends to rot, split, mildew
  • Unless pressure treated fire resistant is low

 

Metal Roofing Materials

Advantages:

  • Light weight
  • Many color selections
  • Low maintenance
  • Durable
  • Long life span
  • Excellent in weather conditions

Disadvantages:

  • Repeating for painting possible
  • Expensive
  • Difficult to install

 

Slate Roofs

Advantages:

  • Low maintenance
  • Long life span
  • Beautiful, rich look
  • Fireproof

Disadvantages:

  • Very expensive
  • Specialized installation
  • Heavy
  • Fragile

 

Engineered PVC/Plastic

Advantages:

  • Lighter weight
  • Long lasting
  • Cost effective
  • Attractive
  • Newer to market

Disadvantages:

  • Newer to market

 

Eco-Roofs

Advantages:

  • Environmentally friendly
  • Low maintenance
  • Can extend the life of the roof with plant selections
  • Provides insulation and sound prevention
  • Attractive

Disadvantages:

  • Initially expensive
  • Unconventional in the US although very popular in Europe

 

Call Smart Roofing Systems today for one of our team members to help you choose the best materials and look for your home.