Your roof is the one responsible for protecting your home from the heat of the sun and the rain and as time goes by you will eventually need to replace your roof. Choosing the right materials for your roof may give you some hassle but you will have to do it. It is better to prepare earlier and research the kinds of materials you will need for your roof in order to save time when the day comes that you will need to replace your roof.
There are factors in choosing what kind of roof you want to have in your house, it would be your budget, the style and the durability of the material. It is understandable that cheaper materials will be less durable than the expensive once. You should determine how to balance this three factors. Below our friends at Nelson Contracting will be exploring the different kinds of roof you will be choosing.
Wood Shingles
This kind of shingles is one of the older types of shingles you can see, it has been around for a long time. Despite being an old model this kind of roof will be a very good choice for you. They come mostly from redwood, pine and western red cedar. This is the kind of roof you will want to have if you want your home to look more stylish. Although you might encounter problems such as they will allow you to build your wood roof because it is very prone to fire cases.
Metal Sheets
Metals roofs such as aluminum, and steel are very common to one that is being used today. It may not look as good as the others but it will guarantee you the longevity that you always wanted plus it can be cheaper from the others. It can also vary to different forms sheeting and tiles. Metal is very durable from the fire you only have to worry about it being corroded. If it is damaged it is very easy to replace one of them for they are built for budgeting also.
Clay Roofing
This kind of roofs is made from concrete or clay. Clay tiles give you a variety to choose to, unlike tile roofs they can be lighter that will take some toll on your pillars. But if you are planning to have clay tile roofing then you must be ready for your budget, it is one of the more expensive. Clay is very durable and can last for a long period of time and it is also fireproof. The only cons in this type of roofing are you need to find a reliable person to install it because it is very handy and needs a lot of planning and time.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the most common it is the combination of asphalt and mineral granules. If you are planning to construct your roof on your own well this is the perfect roofing style for you, it is very easy to work with and the installation is not a problem. If you are worried about your budget, do not.