Whether you're building a new home or putting a new roof on an existing home, there's a few things to consider, such as the color of the shingles, fire resistance, length of performance, and any maintenance requirements.
Roofing styles include:
- Asphalt composition - covered with colored mineral granules, sometimes reinforced with fiberglass. They are probably the most commonly used here in Ohio.
- Heavy composition - usually called architectural shingles, they are heavier and more costly than standard asphalt shingles, but give a more decorative layered or offset appearance to the roof.
- Built-up or flat - a material that is made up of tar or several plies of asphalt felt covered with gravel, foam or a rubber membrane.
- Metal - made of steel, aluminum or copper and are very long lasting and durable.
- Slate - made from thin pieces of slate rock.
- Tile - made of clay, cement or concrete tiles which are very heavy and durable.
- Cedar Shake or Wood - made completely of wood.
- Specialty - a new material made of metal, polymer, fiber cement, concrete, or a combination in a variety of finishes.
Some things to check when deciding on a roofing material:
- Does the material and style match local building code standards
- Does the material have low upkeep
- Has the material received Underwriter Laboratories fire resistant classification. Class A means the material is the most effective against fire exposure.
- Has the material received Underwriter Laboratories impact resistant classification. Class 4 means it is the most resistant.
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