If the time has come to replace the roof on your home, there are lots of factors to keep in mind when you’re choosing a material. Ideally, you’ll want a low-maintenance roofing material that fits well with your budget, but one that’s durable and long lasting to keep your family and home well protected from the elements. Your new roof should also mesh with your home’s architectural style and add to its curb appeal. To help you make the right choice, here are some of the best roof replacement options for our climate.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the preferred roofing material in America, and they’re installed on roughly 80 percent of homes nationwide. Leading manufacturers offer three main types of shingles with different quality levels and costs: basic three-tab, mid-range “dimensional” or architectural, and designer or “tri-laminate.” Shingles come in an array of beautiful colors and textures, and styles that mimic the look of cedar shakes, clay tiles and slate. Asphalt shingles are the most cost-effective roofing material available, and they also offer other advantages like ease of installation, lifespans of 15–20 years, robust manufacturer warranties, good wind resistance ratings, and Class A fire protection.
Metal Roofing
Metal is becoming an increasingly popular roofing choice with homeowners who want a more durable alternative to asphalt shingles. Today, metal roofing comes in a variety of distinctive profiles and attractive colors, and although it’s more costly than shingles, a metal roof can last for up to 50 years. Because it’s lightweight, metal roofing can often be installed right over existing shingles so you avoid the expense and mess of a tear off, and help reduce landfill waste. Additionally, metal is fire retardant, wind resistant and requires little maintenance.
Concrete Tile
Clay tile has long been a favored roofing material in warmer climates, but the introduction of concrete products that resist shattering in cold temperatures has made tile roofing a viable option for Kansas City homes. Concrete tile roofing comes in an array of eye-catching profiles and colors and offers some impressive benefits, like a 75-year lifespan, exceptional durability, superior fire resistance and low maintenance. Concrete tile is also the most expensive roofing material choice, though, and because it’s heavy, your roof may need structural modifications to safely carry the extra load.
To learn more about the best roof replacement options for your Kansas City home, contact us at Bill West Roofing!