What to remember when picking a roof
Budget – Roofing materials can range greatly in price based on availability and quality. They can also cost different amounts for installation or repair.
Weight – Different homes and buildings have different structural integrity meaning they can only hold certain amounts of weight. This limits your options based on how heavy your desired roofing material weights. Your roofing contractor should be able to advise you on which materials your home can sustain.
Quality – Tied to budget, quality plays a big part in your roofing material. The better the quality of your roofing material, the fewer repairs and replacements you’ll need over time.
Weather Resistance – Here in Florida, weather gets harsh and can be that way for much of the year. This makes it especially vital for you to pick a strong, weather-resistant material for your roof. Other parts of the country and world have vastly differing climates, so try to choose one that can resist the type of weather you’ll be up against.
Style – While roofs need to be functional first-and-foremost, the style matters too. Try to pick the look that you enjoy the most, and inquire about color choices before picking your material. Also, keep in mind that many Home Owner Associations set roof restrictions based on style to keep the neighborhood looking cohesive.
Different Types of Roofing Materials
Clay Tile Roof – very attractive due to its shapes that come in curved, fluted, and flat. Durable and fireproof is rot-resistant, maintenance-free, and can be recycled. It can last from 50 up to 100 years. It is also dependent on an additional roof support structure in order to handle the weight of the tile.
Asphalt Shingles – are durable and affordable. Mostly used in American homes for its variety in textures and colors. It comes in two variety: the Strip shingle and the dimensional laminated shingle. It can last from 15 up to 40 years.
Luxury Asphalt Shingles – very thick laminated shingles and replicate the texture and design of a wood shake or a slate roofing. Very low in maintenance requirements due to its thickness and layers of fiberglass coated in asphalt shingles. It can last up to 50 years.
Wood Shingles – made of cedar or redwood. It can create that natural look for your home and has a natural rot-resistant that includes the species of wood like white cedar, redwood, and cypress. It can easily be replaced and is locally available. It can last up to 30 years depending on the exposure it gets and proper maintenance is done to make it last longer.
Concrete Tile Roof – are now manufactured with the look-a-like of a wood shake or clay tiles and have a smooth or textured finish. Have very durable material, fire-resistant, and reasonably priced than clay tiles that can last up to 100 years or more. It requires a roof structure that can support the additional weight of the tiles.
Copper Roofs – have a high initial cost but long life expectancy of more than a hundred years. It is durable, easy to fabricate, lightweight, low maintenance, has lightning protection and is easy to repair.
Corrugated Steel Roof – have wavy corrugations to resist lateral flexing during installation and fitted with exposed fasteners. Have many color selections with alloy coatings and can last up to years. This can last longer if fasteners and sealants are regularly checked.
Slate Roof – is very durable and can last more than a hundred years since it is made of real stone being placed down compacted to the roof. Necessary truss strength is needed in order to hold its weight demand.
Whatever kind of roofing materials you will choose, the style, and the design you will require from a roofing company, the most important thing of it all is that you will have a roof to cover your head and you have a home where you can comfortably live with your family and expect to live in it for a long period of time. Contact your most trusted Orlando roofing contractor for more info.
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