Residential Roofing
Services
Phone Number:
98 9875 5968 54
Address:
123 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta
GA 12345-6789
Email:
hi@roofingmariettaga.com
Take Care Of Your Roof, Take Care Of Your Home
Many homeowners spend money to make sure they get the best protection from outside elements. A home is a big investment and you’ll need to ensure that your roof is installed properly and functioning as expected.
The main purpose of a roof is to keep all of its occupants and belongings safe and dry all the time. Therefore, making the perfect decision of choosing the right roofing professionals to install, repair, or maintain your roof is essential.
We’ll incorporate your personal choices such as the roofing style, shape, and size of your roof. As a professional roofing contractor, we’ll guarantee that we’ll use the best materials for your roofing project.
However, in choosing the right roofing material, we’ll need to consider various factors like the environment surrounding you, location, and position of your house, as well as the integrity of your roof structure.
The most important factor that we’ll need to consider is the weather conditions in your area. Since we’re local roofers, we’ll recommend the best roofing material that will protect your family and your property from extreme weather.
Types Of Residential Roofing Materials
Slate Roof
Slate is a sedimentary rock that consists of clay and volcanic ash. The natural look of slate makes your roof aesthetically-appealing. You can choose from a wide variety of patterns, colors, and designs.
When using slate, you’ll need to ensure that your roofing system should have additional reinforcements to make sure that it can hold the weight of slate. This roofing material does not absorb moisture and it’s resistant to molds and algae.
Copper Roof
More than any other metals known to be used as a roofing material, copper is considered as one of the oldest. It’s not just beautiful outside, but it also has so much more to offer such as durability and long-lasting lifespan.
Copper naturally becomes dark when aging and still provides an appealing look. Copper is a practical material to use since it has low maintenance requirements. They’re fully recyclable and environmentally-friendly. Best of all, copper is lightweight and resistant to fire.
Cedar Shake Roof
Cedar is a natural material that comes with a natural look. This is an excellent roofing material for residential buildings since they’re resistant to fire and inclement weather. Cedar contains a natural preservative that protects it from insects, water, and moisture.
On the other hand, cedar has good insulation properties and it can keep you warm during the winter and keep you cool during the summer.
It can keep its original form even when exposed to extreme weather. Just like slate roofing, cedar shake is heavy and you’ll need to ensure that you’ll have additional support or reinforcement on your roofing system to hold the weight of cedar.
Clay Tile Roof
Clay tiles can enhance the overall aesthetic of your home. Not only are they resistant to extreme weather, but they’re also resistant to fire. Clay tiles come in different colors, styles, and designs. They’re also resistant to frost and salt.
They’re extremely durable and with proper maintenance, they can last for up to 50 years or more. However, you’ll need to make sure that your roof reinforcements are strong enough to hold the weight of clay tiles. They’re also an expensive type of roofing material.
Asphalt Shingle Roof
Asphalt shingles are a very popular roofing material for homeowners because they’re very easy to install, they’re durable and affordable. It will protect your home from severe weather. The newer version of asphalt shingles have made them more durable and tough and you can choose between a wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and design.
Newer asphalt shingles also have better insulation properties and it will keep you warm during the winter season and keep you cool during the summer. With proper maintenance, asphalt shingles can last for up to 20 years.
Metal Roof
Metal roofing is rising in popularity among homeowners. Metal is extremely durable and tougher as compared to other residential roofing materials. They’re very easy to install and they’re lightweight.
High-quality metal roofs can last for 50 years or more with proper maintenance. Not only are they energy-efficient, but they’re environmentally-friendly and fully recyclable. They come in a variety of colors and styles.
The drawbacks of using metal roofs are the slow installation process and they’re more expensive as compared to other roofing materials. They’re also vulnerable to rusting and denting.
Also, they cause a lot of noise when it rains hard. However, this can be resolved with the addition of extra layers of insulation. Despite the drawbacks, metal roofing is still an excellent residential roofing material.
