Selecting Roofing Materials for Your Home

The expected lifespan of the roof is important because, while initial cost is an important consideration, if you could pay 30% more for a premium roofing material that would last, say twice as long, the end cost is less for the better product.

So, with those considerations in mind, let's cover the most popular materials:

Composition (asphalt) shingles - Composition shingles are widely used as a roofing material. They are inexpensive, fire resistant, and easy to install and repair (which saves on labor). 

Metal roofing - Metal was once a very popular roofing material, with zinc, copper, and lead roofs being common. Today, we're seeing a resurgence of metal, this time with steel, aluminum, copper, and tin being used instead, and in either standing seam or shingles. Metal is one of the sturdiest materials you could choose for your roof, it's fire retardant, and mostly maintenance free.

Wood shakes - Wood certainly has a lot of character, and it weathers nicely. Wood roofing also has energy benefits, as they allow the home to breathe while insulating the attic. 

Clay tiles - Clay tiles are a beautiful roofing option for homes where the style would fit (Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, etc.). They are fireproof, long lasting, and low maintenance (plus green if clay is local). The downside is their specific style, the high cost, and their weight (some roofs need added support).

Slate - Slate roofs are beautiful and have a very distinctive look. They are fireproof, long lasting, low maintenance, green, and their style has wider applications than clay. The downsides are that slate is expensive and heavy, which may call for added roofing support.

Concrete - Concrete has been getting more and more applications recently. It can be made into almost any shape, style, and color. It's recyclable (green), relatively light, fire resistant, low maintenance, highly durable, and long lasting. The primary downside is a higher cost.

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