Shingles
When you hear the word shingle you primarily think of the traditional asphalt or composite shingle, however, the shingle comes in a variety of styles and colors, and made of various materials. Even the most common asphalt shingle has many designs from the most common 3-Tab to Luxury shingles that give homes an elegant look. Shake, although a style of shingle made from various materials as well, is commonly thought of in its wood shake form.
Warranties for shingle roofs range from a few years (the most common is 30 year) to “Lifetime” depending on the style, material, and manufacturer.
Stone Coated Steel
Stone Coated Steel was developed with durability in mind. These metal panels come in a variety of styles to correspond to the traditional shingle style, including the shake and tile designs. Consumers have the option of giving their homes the appearance of a shingle roof while having the peace of mind their home is protected against the elements, such as hail and wind, that can sometimes damage the traditional asphalt shingle. Stone Coated Steel roof systems can generally be installed over top of an existing shingle roof, saving money and landfills from tear-offs. They’re lengthy warranties, such as Decra’s 50 year warranty, gives the consumer benefits of a 1-time install on their roof, as well as reductions in home insurance rates.
Slate/Tile
The clay tile and slate roof is one of the oldest in history. Seen mostly on historical buildings, it is still renowned by architects for its beauty and durability. Hand-crafted tiles come in many styles and colors that can give roofs a unique look all their own. The most popular tile roof style is the barrel that is seen in Spanish architecture. The much sought-after tile look is generally out of most home owners price range, which led manufacturer’s such as Decra to develop a line of steel roof panels to imitate the tile look.
Standing Seam Metal
Standing Seam Metal roof systems are manufactured from various materials such as copper, zinc, and most popular aluminum or steel panels able to be painted in a variety of colors. These panels are different lengths and styles that interlock forming a weather-tight barrier. Standing Seam systems are primarily seen on commercial and most often metal building structures, however they are also able to be installed on homes.
