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Updated by prowriters247 on Sep 10, 2017
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Top 5 Roofing Material to Choose for your Home

When it comes to choose material for your residential or commercial roofing installation then you must consider the type of material, style, color and the cost.
Here are some top 5 roofing material which you must consider before installation.

1

Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt Shingles

A asphalt shingle (with a little heat) will mold itself to changes in pitch such as those barn type roofs where you have two different pitches to the roof. The asphalt shingle is also a heavier and a thicker shingle than the fiberglass one.

2

wood shingles

wood shingles

Although look beautiful but may not suite your environment.
Wood shingles are no longer allowed in California. They burn. They also blow off in storms. And your insurance cost more. Tile roofs are beautiful, but they crack if you walk on them.

3

Clay & Concrete Material Tiles Roofing

Clay & Concrete Material Tiles Roofing

Life span around 50 years and extremely durable in all seasons.cost may be higher if local source is not available.

4

Slate Roofing Material

Slate Roofing Material

Cost: $550 to $1000 per square (10 x 10 area = 100 square feet = 1 square)
Life Span: 50 to 100 years if repaired after few years.
Green friendly and has little environmental impact compared to the other roofing materials.

5

Metal roofing (aluminum,Steel. etc)

Metal roofing (aluminum,Steel. etc)

One of the few times when modern materials are vastly superior to older materials.

Insulation/HVAC advantages: No.
Aesthetics: Personal decision.
Noise: Depends on other factors.
Hail Damage: Not with heavy-gauge material.
Cost: Higher.
Longevity: Indefinite.