Comparing Five Roofing Types
For many homeowners, the roof is the crown jewel of their home. A beautiful new roof defines your home more than any other component. A well-built solid roof provides security for your family, drastically increases your property value, and is aesthetically pleasing.
Modern roofing offers a wide array of options and features. When you decide to build a home or replace your old roof you’ll discover broad spectrum of colors, textures, designs, sizes, and materials.
Popular Roof Types
Of all the roofing types on the market today, five particularly stand out as the most requested by homeowners in East Texas.
• Asphalt Shingle
• Metal
• Flat
• Cedar
• Slate & Tile
• Asphalt Shingle
• Metal
• Flat
• Cedar
• Slate & Tile
Some Items To Consider
Before you make the big decision of which roof to purchase there are a few things you need to consider:
- How long do you plan to live in your home?
- Will your children or grandchildren inherit the home?
- What type of roof matches the overall design of your home?
- What is your budget?
- How will your choice set your home apart?
Other more important factors to consider are:
- How much resale or market value will the roof add to your home?
- Will the roof improve your energy efficiency?
- How will the roof affect your insurance rates?
- How much maintenance is required to keep your roof in prime condition?
- How long do you plan to live in your home?
- Will your children or grandchildren inherit the home?
- What type of roof matches the overall design of your home?
- What is your budget?
- How will your choice set your home apart?
Other more important factors to consider are:
- How much resale or market value will the roof add to your home?
- Will the roof improve your energy efficiency?
- How will the roof affect your insurance rates?
- How much maintenance is required to keep your roof in prime condition?
All of these questions will factor in to your final decision. At this stage it’s a good idea to get advice from an experienced roofing contractor. They can provide you answer to questions that you may not have even thought about.
Taking A Closer Look
Below are two charts that compare the roofing types mentioned above. The first table compares the advantages and disadvantages of each roof type. The second table gives you a detailed look at warranties, life expectancy, and cost for materials.