Roof Replacement

What is roof replacement?

Roof replacement is not something to take lightly, nor is it a repair that should be delayed. When you sense that your roof is nearing the end of its useful life, brush up on these basics before soliciting bids from roofing contractors.

Your choice of roofing materials is often influenced by your location as well as your personal preferences. Metal roofing, for example, is popular in some areas because of its fire resistance, whereas in others, the predominant home styles may call for a Spanish-influenced tile tool. The type of roofing materials you can use is also influenced by the roof pitch (angle). Wood shake shingles, for example, are suitable for steeper pitched roofs but not for flatter, low-pitched roofs.

The following are the most common residential roofing options:

• Asphalt composition shingles:  These are cheap and easily obtainable, but they are less attractive than other options due to their flat appearance. This is by far the most popular type of roofing material.
• Wood shakes or shingles: These are pricey but attractive shingles. They have great durability but aren't a good choice in regions where there is a fire danger. 
• Metal Roofing: Metal roofs made of steel or aluminum have become more popular in recent years, due in part to their durability and because they are fireproof. These are expensive roofs that require specialty contractors for installation, but they may be cost-effective over the long run due to their long life. Several types of metal roofing systems are available, including raised-seam panels and products that mimic the look of composite shingles. 
• Slate roofing: This is a highly attractive, high-end roofing option, but it is expensive and very heavy. Slate roofs are extremely slippery to walk on and difficult to repair when damaged. 
• Composition slate: These synthetic tiles made from 95 percent recycled materials, including rubber, are gaining in popularity. They closely resemble slate and other forms of stone tile but are much lighter and less susceptible to damage.  
• Clay or ceramic tile: Long the most predominant image in Southern California and Florida, the so-called Spanish-style red tile roof is still common but is being gradually replaced by metal and composite materials that mimic the Spanish tile look. Other roofing materials are now available which meet ceramic tiles fire retardant ability, with much less weight put on the roof. This type of shingle is called the half-barrel because it is essentially a cylinder cut in half length-wise, roughly 16 inches long.

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