Finding the right roofing material for your home can be a daunting task. A homeowner will just ask for shingles but then find out there is a variety of those as well. Don’t fear! Roofcorp is here with a quick introduction of the more common roofing materials and which style homes they tend to match up with.
Matching Your Roof to Your Home
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are now available in an extremely wide variety of colors. They can come in a uniform cut or an “architectural” style where they are cut in different sizes and shapes to add more character. It is tough to not find a shingle style that can match the style of your home unless you have already decided that asphalt shingles won’t work for you.
Clay and Concrete Tiles
One of the oldest forms of roofing known to man, clay and concrete tiles are still popular today. They still have roots in the style of homes from which they have long been covering. Tiles are an excellent choice for Mission, Spanish and Mediterranean style homes. They are also very popular in the American Southwest on adobe and stucco homes as they match the character very well. You will need to check with your contractor to see if your roofing structure meets the load bearing requirements for clay and concrete tiles.
Wood Shakes and Shingles
A popular style in the Pacific Northwest and here in Colorado, wood shakes are renowned for their rustic character and natural appeal. They flow very well in homes that are mostly constructed of wood or reside in a forest or mountain setting.
Slate Roofing
The style to choose for the most ostentatious of homes. Slate roofing has a striking beauty that is difficult to rival in the roofing world. Slate roofing caps off the look of regal homes and high value property. However slate is the most expensive of the more common roofing materials. Like tiles, the structure will need to meet certain load bearing requirements for slate.
Of course different homes call for different circumstances. If you just can’t figure out what you want, take a look at our products page or contact one of our roofing experts.
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