Different Types of Roofs

The world would be rather bland if everything was uniform, and if all homes had the same type of roof, it would be a visual disaster. Even satellite images on Google Maps would end up looking the same from one place to another, other than the layout of the buildings. Thankfully, real life differs greatly and just as there are many types of personalities in people, so too, are there numerous roofing options to choose from. Silverline Roofing consists of professionals in roofing solutions and has a vast amount of experience to assist the homeowner in picking the right kind of roofing. Here are several types of roofing that a homeowner might want to consider when it comes to renovating or building that dream house.

Asphalt Shingles
Shingles on roofs have been a staple for the longest time, with asphalt shingle being the most common type. This is partly due to its relatively affordable cost that provides a decent level of durability. Asphalt shingles arrive in numerous styles and colors, and they are also extremely easy to install and are capable of withstanding a wide temperature band. For areas that tend to receive plenty of rainfall throughout the year, asphalt shingles do a good job in waterproofing the roof. On average, roofs that use asphalt shingles ought to have an average lifespan of 20 years, although variables such as scorching sunlight or extreme temperature swings will shorten the overall lifespan.

Do take note that asphalt shingles do not last as long as heavier tiles, while dark asphalt shingles tend to fade and experience color inconsistencies.

Slate and Tile Roof Shingles
A house in a posh neighborhood will not look out of place if it relies on the slate as the roofing material of choice. Retaining that natural look, the slate is also fire resistant to a certain degree, does not rot, is easy to maintain, and should be able to last for at least a couple of generations with a life expectancy of a century. The wide range of styles and colors for this roofing material also adds to its appeal. Any homeowner who lives in an upscale area should have the financial capability to pay a premium for slate tiles.

Slate tiles are not only expensive, but they are also heavy and require experienced hands to install it. One drawback of slate tiles would be the rather brittle nature that makes it easily breakable when walked upon. This will make gutter cleaning exercises and rooftop maintenance far more tricky than it already is.

Ceramic Roofing Tiles
A house that needs some character injected in its looks would not go wrong with ceramic roofing tiles. Touted to be durable, modern day technology has ensured the new generation of ceramic roofing tiles is fade resistant to a degree, and is also fire resistant. A good quality ceramic roofing tile ought to have a lifespan of half a century at the bare minimum, stretching all the way to 70 years if it is properly maintained and well taken care of.

However, ceramic roofing tiles are not recommended in climates that see a fluctuation in the weather, which will often lead to erosion. This type of tiles is also fragile, as it is not suitable to be walked upon. It is also all too easy for wind damage to occur when strong winds beat on the roof relentlessly.

Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are starting to be in vogue these days since they are extremely low in maintenance, are extremely light, and is also deemed to be friendlier to the environment. It will require an experienced contractor to install a metal roof correctly, so always ensure the roofing contractor engaged has the right kind of track record to back up its work. Metal roofs tend to lose its shine as time passes by, leaving the homeowner with two options: to repaint the roof or to go for a replacement, with the former being more affordable assuming the existing structural integrity remains intact.

Flat Roof
Homeowners who love to run around the house, performing DIY maintenance chores frequently would find flat roofs to be the ideal choice. All flat roofs require regular cleaning so that no debris will clog the drain. Over the course of time, the heat from the sun will also result in structural degradation. Flat roofs also tend to be cheaper to install as opposed to sloped roofs, which is a good thing if the homeowner is bound by limited finances. Since the roof is flat, it is safer to walk on it and is easily accessible. The lack of durability might see a roof replacement exercise occur once every 15 years, and this might end up being more expensive in the long run.

Hopefully, we at Silverline Roofing would have been able to provide a clearer picture of the different roofing types for the new homeowner. If you have any questions on how we can help you out visit our contact page and our team of specialists will help you out.