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Asphalt Shingle Roofs -the most common

Asphalt Shingles are the most common type of roofing material. Most asphalt shingle roofs fall into one of three categories. 3-tab, architectural, and designer asphalt shingles. Learn more >>

Metal Roofing -top value

Metal roofing popularity is on the rise because of energy savings, longevity and many other advantages including expanded color options and warranties. A metal roof provides design options Learn more >>

Wood Shingle Roof

Wood shakes offer a natural look with a lot of character. Because of variations like color, width, thickness, or cut of the wood, no two shake roofs will ever be the same. Wood offers some energy benefits, too. Learn more >>

Clay Tile Roofing

Clay tile roofing systems are also energy efficient. They possess superior thermal capacity, which can lower temperatures on the roof as well as heat transfer into living spaces in the summer. Learn more >>

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Residential Roof Replacement Savings & Value

An important thing to note when we’re talking about residential roofing materials, is that as with most residential construction materials on the market today, there is an ever increasing move toward engineered roofing materials. If you’ve been in the market for residential roofing material you’ve no doubt noticed the wide variety of options.

Most of us want to build with materials that, not only make our houses look good, but last a long time giving us a better return on our investment. Here’s a list of the most popular roof replacement materials and options on the market today.

#1 Most Popular Residential Roofing Material – Asphalt Shingles

Standard three-tab asphalt shingles are one of those residential roofing material that need no introduction. In fact, this is one of the most common roofing materials available in the United States today. They are also called composition shingles. You’ll find that the shingle products manufactured today have great guarantees that back them up. At a minimum they are guaranteed for 20 to 30 years, making this material an excellent value for your home.

If you don’t like the look of the standard asphalt roofing shingle, or are looking for a longer warranty, you can upgrade to what is called an architectural shingle. You’ll find these to be a thicker variation on the standard three-tab. In fact, these are typically constructed to be around twice as thick as your standard asphalt shingle. You’ll also notice that these shingles are designed to have staggered layers, this gives the whole roof a much more substantial or (as the name implies) architectural look.

These shingles come in a wide variety of colors and styles. Price wise you’ll find architectural shingles to be a relatively small percent more than your standard asphalt shingle. However the warranties usually start at 30 years and can run for the life of the roof. Learn more>>

#2 Residential Roofing Material – Wooden Shingles and Shakes

Wooden shingles and shakes can also be very attractive roofing materials. Over time this residential roofing material weathers out to a soft silver color that can make the house look like it’s part of the landscape. Manufacturers wood shingles use a variety of different wood species to make their products. Some use Western Red Cedar others use Alaskan Yellow Cedar or Eastern White Cedar.

While some folks think wooden shingles and shakes look fantastic and most will agree that they both age very gracefully to the eye. Still, even with their fantastic looks, shingles and shakes happen to be expensive to install and do demand some routine maintenance, usually in the form of washing to remove all mildew and mold or moss that tends to develop with time, more quickly in some parts of the country, and then re-oiling with a clear wood finishing product. Learn more>>

#3 Residential Roofing Material – Metal Roofs

This is a very durable roofing material and is literally maintenance free, non-flammable and it reflects heat, too. Metal is a excellent option for a residence in snow country, as well as in farming country.

There is an assortment of powder-coated metal roof “systems” available on the market, some very cost-effective versions. The advantages of these systems are that they need no special fabricating equipment and can be installed by any competent contractor. In addition to standing-seam roofs, several sorts of metal shingles are also out there. Regardless of the style you choose a properly installed metal roof should last you at least 50 years. Learn more>>

#4 Residential Roofing Material – Tile and Slate

Other different types of roofing material are tile and slate. These are very long lasting and have been around for decades. Both are quite heavy and need a reinforced support system to be able to carry their weight. They are also rather difficult to put up and install and they can be expensive, too. Learn more>>

#5 Residential Roofing Material – Vegetative Roof

Green roofing is here to stay as well. There are lots of options and their costs are coming down. Check out our Green Roofing articles and see if, just maybe, there’s a green roof in your future. Lear more>>

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