11 Roofing Materials For Your Home
Roofing rarely tops a homeowner’s list of exciting remodeling projects, but when your roof starts to leak, the attitude begins to change. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your roof repaired or replaced. A simple leak can lead to a list of problems with your home, so it is best to take care of your roof before any issues arise. A replaced roof will also improve the value of your home and improve the curb appeal. Here are 11 of the most popular roofing materials to consider for your home.
Rolled Roofing
Mineral-surfaced roofing material that is thinner, less durable, and cheaper than asphalt shingles. Great for low-incline roofs, especially sheds, shop fronts, garages, treehouses, barns and outbuildings.
Asphalt Composite Shingles
Asphalt composite shingles is the most popular roofing material in the Pittsburgh. This style is made from fiberglass topped with asphalt and minerals. Asphalt roofing typical life-expectancy is 15-30 years and replacing individual shingles is possible.
Metal Shingles/Shakes
Metal shingles are made from stamped metal and finished with a mineral coating. This style is often designed to look like traditional asphalt shingles or wood shakes. Metal shingles are a great choice when appearance is of high importance.
Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
Roofing composed of alternating layers of reinforced fabric and asphalt that is topped with a layer of aggregate, usually stone or gravel. This style of roofing is best for low-slope roofs.
Membrane Roofing
Great roofing choice for float and low-pitch roofs. Styles of membrane roofing include neoprene, EPDM, PVC, and polymer-modified bitumens. EPDM (rubber roofing) is one of the most popular options lasting 20-35 years.
Wood Shingles/Shakes
Wood roofs are becoming more popular, but this style comes at a price. The longevity of this roofing style is short and the cost of material is high. The appearance makes wood shingles a popular choice for luxury homes.
Clay Tile
Clay tile roofing is made from molding mined clay into interlocking shape. Often reddish-orange in color, this style of roofing can be fired to form ceramic roofing tiles. Clay roofing is a great choice for keeping out and handling moisture.
Concrete Tile
Concrete tile is similar to clay tiles for keeping out moisture and installation. This style of roofing is made from mixing sand-based concrete with coloring to match a home’s design. Concrete roofing is highly durable and is a great choice for high winds.
Standing Seam Metal
The most common of the metal roofing types, standing seam metal roofing is typically made of aluminum or steel panels that are interlocked to keep moisture out. This style of roofing is becoming popular in the Pittsburgh region, because it is great for handling snowfall.
Slate Shingles
Slate roofing is made of thin sheets of real stone. This style of roofing has a long lifespan, upwards of 200 years if installed correctly. Material for slate roofing is quite expensive, but its lifespan and appearance make it a desired choice by many. It is likely this will be the only roof you ever install.
Synthetic Slate Tile (Rubber)
Synthetic slate shingles are a replacement for natural slate roofing. This style is make from engineered polymers combined with recycled plastics and designed to look like natural slate. Rubber roofing is significantly lighter than real stone, making synthetic slate a great option for roofs that cannot support heavy weights.
Pittsburgh Roofing Contractor
You may take a holiday, but your roof doesn’t. It’s always working. At the same time, roof damage isn’t confined to a schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Instead, it can happen at any time. We are a commercial and home roofing contractor that makes ourselves available before, during, and after business hours. Our goal is to fix your roof fast to prevent further damage.
There’s no job too big or too small for 3Rivers General Contracting to handle. In fact, we welcome the challenge. If you need home or commercial roof installation, we pride ourselves on accurately assessing the entire project and staying on schedule. Our Pittsburgh roofing experts are not only efficient, but they pay close attention to detail when working on every roof installation job. When it’s time for a new roof, contact us for a free estimate. We’ll provide a no-obligation assessment of your roof today.
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