Do your homework when choosing a roof for your home
Many homeowners give their roof little thought until it begins leaking or a storm damages it. The fact is, if you own a home, odds are you will replace your roof at least once. Understanding roofing materials and their durability, and signs your roof needs to be replaced can help you make the right decision even if you have to make it quickly.
An asphalt shingle roof usually needs to be replaced every 25 years or so. If you know the age of your roof, you are in a great position to set funds aside and arrange for a new roof before leaking stains interior ceilings or walls. If you don’t know when your roof was installed, you can visually check your roof shingles from a ladder. Old shingles will curl at the edges, making them vulnerable to wind and moisture. A few can be replaced, but more than 10 shingles showing curled edges likely means your roof should be replaced.
What to consider when choosing a new roof in Akron, Ohio
- Are you staying in your home more than 20 years? If so, you may want to consider a metal roof to avoid replacing it again. Metal roofs generally last 40 years.
- Are intense storms or wildfires prevalent in your area? You now have options in roofing that can ensure your new roof will withstand high wind or fire.
- What is the style of your home? Options in color and style for both shingle and metal roofing today allow consumers to enhance the look of their homes by choosing a compatible roofing style.
- Do you want to go green? Metal roofs are more eco-friendly in that the materials are completely recyclable and they last twice as long as shingle roofs.
- Are you on a budget? A shingle roof is less expensive to purchase and install, but a metal roof can make up the higher investment by lasting twice as long.
Modern shingle and metal roofing is available in many colors and styles. Your roofing specialist can help with specifications, including slope and frame requirements and local building codes.
Asphalt shingle roofing in Wadsworth, Ohio
Asphalt shingles are still the most popular choice for homeowners. Advantages include:
- Many choices of colors and styles, including sculpted and three-dimensional options.
- Compatible with all roof grades, including standard, steep and low sloped roofs.
- Affordable materials and installation.
- Good insulation and sound dampening features.
- Available in algae-resistant materials.
- Easy to maintain and repair.
Metal roofing in Akron, Ohio
Depending on your home and budget, metal roofing offers many advantages for homeowners today.
- Choices include a variety of colors and styles, as well as accessories and alternative installation options, such as hidden fasteners.
- Compatible with all roofing grades, including steep and low sloped.
- Lightweight makes it compatible for alternative structures.
- Materials include steel, aluminum, copper and zinc alloy.
- Highly durable in wind, storms and fire.
- Improved insulation and sound dampening features.
- Longevity counteracts higher cost for materials and installation.
If you are considering a new roof for your home, contact Total Roofing or click here for information about both asphalt shingle and metal roofing options in Akron, Wadsworth and the surrounding Summit and Medina county areas.