There are many roof types for homes and choosing which one to install can be quite challenging. Each type has its pros and cons that will determine whether they will work well for homes in your area and whether they can meet your specific needs and requirements. So if you’re in the market for a new roof, you have to do your due diligence in doing some research to find out all the necessary information that can help you decide.
To help you get started, we’ve compiled in this blog post the list of the four most common roof types for homes across the US nowadays, and their respective pros and cons. This way, you can make an informed decision on which roof to install on your home.
Shingle roofs
Shingle roofs can easily be described as the type of roofing covered with shingles. Shingles are flat, rectangular pieces of asphalt, composite, metal, wood, and other roofing materials. They are applied from the base of the roof and then upwards, and are arranged overlapping each other to provide full coverage to the roof.
- Pros: affordable, energy-efficient, and available in a variety of colors and styles to match your home’s overall look.
- Cons: may require regular maintenance, are less durable than other roof types, and are more susceptible to water, heat, and wind damage.
Metal roofs
This type of roof is made up of metals such as zinc, copper, steel, tin, and aluminum. They are a component of the building envelope that comes in the form of corrugated metals fastened, nailed, or screwed to the roof’s underlayment.
- Pros: they last longer, are durable, weather resistant, environmentally friendly, and energy efficient since they’ll just reflect the sun’s heat instead of absorbing them.
- Cons: can be expensive, noisy during heavy rain or hailstorm, will expand and contract, and can be hard to replace individually since the color of the metal panels may not match the rest of them.
Tile roofs
Tile roofs are made from either ceramic, concrete, or slate that is then secured to the roof deck by nails. It is installed just like a shingle roof, starting from the bottom of the roof and then upwards, with each row overlapping the other to ensure full coverage on the roof.
- Pros: are long-lasting, low maintenance, impervious to rotting and molds, environmentally friendly, and energy efficient.
- Cons: can be expensive, difficult to install, not suitable for all roof styles and designs, and quite heavy so it needs additional structural support.
Slate roofs
This type of roof is a premium roofing option that has been gaining popularity over the years. They are made primarily out of natural, sedimentary stone tiles that are mined and cut to form slabs. They are then laid and nailed to the roof’s deck.
- Pros: long-lasting, extremely durable, fire-resistant, low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and has an attractive timeless look that enhances the property’s curb appeal.
- Cons: can be expensive (both material and labor) and heavy so the roof may need additional structural support.
Pro Tech Roofing can handle any of these roof types for homes!
Pro Tech Roofing has the expertise and years of experience to handle any of these roof types for homes. Whether you want a shingle, metal, tiles, or slate roof, we can help you install them. We can even provide you with expert advice and recommendations on which one will work best in your area. We’ll make sure that you’ll have a roof that is high-quality and at the same time, one that can meet your specific needs and requirements. We’re the best in the job. Contact us today to get a free estimate!
