TYPES of RESIDENTIAL ROOFING

There are many types of roofing materials, some brand new, with a range of advantages and disadvantages. You can re-roof with the same type of roofing material that you currently have or investigate alternatives. Some materials are environmentally friendly and some are long-lasting or low maintenance.

Before making your choice, consider the life-cycle cost of your roofing material. Some materials, though much more expensive, require less maintenance and have a longer life expectancy than others. An asphalt composition roof might last just 20 years whereas a metal roof might last more than 50 years. Consider both the current and potential value of your home, and its age when calculating whether a roofing material is actually "too expensive." It might just be more cost-effective in the end.

Descriptions of Roofing Choices Currently Available...

TYPE	STYLE	ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Composition (asphalt shingles)	Can be Used on Any House from Contemporary to Historic	Inexpensive 3-tab Shingle to Architectural Shingles w/Extra Durability Multiple Colors, Types, & Manufacturers Easily Repaired Fire Resistant	Relatively Short Life-span (15–30 years) Scars Easily when Hot Subject to Mildew and Moss Environmentally Unfriendly

Wooden Shingles or Shakes	Bungalow, Ranch, Contemporary, Cottage, Historic	Natural Look Weathering to a Soft Grey Offers Some Insulation Value Blends with Environment Easy to Repair or Replace Long Lasting if Maintained (30–50 years)	Expensive Requires Professional Installation High Maintenance Tends to Rot, Split, Mold, and Mildew Poor Fire Rating unless Pressure Treated

Metal (steel, aluminum, tin, copper)	Bungalow, Ranch, Contemporary, Cottage, Historic	Available in Different Looks e.g., Cedar Shingles, Slate, Standing Seam Many Colors Lightweight Durable Long Life Span (50 years) Low Maintenance Can be Installed Over Existing Roofs Excellent Performance in High Wind, Hail and Rain Environmentally Friendly	Installation Difficulty Expensive Periodic Painting

Tile (concrete, clay)	Mediterranean, Italian, French Eclectic, Spanish Eclectic, Beaux Arts, Mission, and Prairie	Non-combustible Many Colors and Styles Attractive Fireproof Easily Maintained Extremely Durable when Maintained	Expensive Heavy Primarily Used in New Buildings because of Structural Requirements Installation and Repairs can be Tricky Fragile

Slate	Colonial, French, Italian Art, Exotic Revivals, Chateaus, Beaux Arts	Beautiful and Distinctive Fireproof Long Life Span Low Maintenance	Very Expensive Requires Specialized Installation Heavy Fragile High Maintenance

Concrete (fiber reinforced)	Virtually Any Style House	Many Colors and Styles e.g., Shakes, Tile, and Stone Relatively Lightweight Fire and Insect Resistant; Meet Many of the More Restrictive Fire Codes Low Maintenance Extremely Durable Resource Efficient	Can be Expensive Uneven Quality

Flat Roof	Flat-roofed California-style Modern	Inexpensive Easy to Repair	Stinks Health Risk to Installers Fumes Promote Smog

Fiberglass (glass-reinforced plastic – GRP)	Virtually Any Style House	Exceptionally Waterproof Relatively Lightweight Many Shapes & Colors Least Expensive Wood Appearance or Slate Pliable & Tear-proof Environmentally Safe	Little Value in Reducing Heat Gain Fragile Easily Chipped Not Recommended for Cold Weather Areas

Engineered Rubber/Plastic	Virtually Any Style House	1/3 the Weight of Slate Long Lasting (30–50 years) Cost Effective Attractive Available in Range of Colors & Styles Made of Reclaimed Materials	New to Market

Rosselli Roofing & Siding specialize in difficult assignments, frequently using extraordinary materials and demanding techniques. So, if you’re looking for something unique – or just a project done correctly – you've come to the right professionals to do the job.

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TYPES of RESIDENTIAL ROOFING

Descriptions of Roofing Choices Currently Available...