Roofing Concerns –
Your roof protects your home and when it goes bad you can end up with major damage to your home and to your belongings inside. Choose a new roof with care and consider
ease of installation
ease of maintenance
cost
life span of materials
upkeep needs
repair costs
Options Available –
Asphalt Shingles …
The most common choice is the standard three-tab asphalt shingle and it’s available in a dozen or so different colors both solid and blended. The shingle products being made today are usually guaranteed for 20 or in some cases 30 years, making them an excellent value. Value is the principal advantage of this roofing material, which explains its commonality.
The next upgrade from a standard three-tab is a thicker variation called an architectural shingle. These shingles are built up to be about twice as thick as a normal shingle with the layers staggered to give them a heavier, more substantial or "architectural" look. In some colors they resemble slate, and in other colors wood shakes. With only a modest upgrade in cost and up to a 30-year guarantee, architectural shingles also represent an excellent value with an added touch of style.
Shingles, Shakes ...
For looks, it is hard to beat a wood shingle roof. Over time it weathers out to a gray or soft silver that seems to root the house to the landscape. Shingles are relatively smooth and cut to a uniform thickness, although they vary in width. Wood shakes are thicker and rougher, being split rather than sawn from the logs. Wood roofs are meant to breathe and should be laid over a substrate that allows air to circulate behind them. For all their great looks, shingles and shakes are expensive to install and do require some periodic maintenance, typically in the form of washing to remove any mildew or moss, and then re-oiling with a clear wood finishing product. A properly installed and maintained wood roof should last at least 30 to 50 years.
...And Fakes
There are now a number of options available for “fake shakes” and “fake slates” that have an incredible lifespan but also come at a high cost.
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