When you’re designing your new roof, you have to consider which roofing material is perfect for your house.
The roof of your custom home will significantly impact its aesthetics, safety, and longevity. When you’re designing your new roof, you have to consider which roofing material is perfect for your house. The roofing material will influence how your roof looks, the home’s overall curb appeal, and how well the roof will deal with the elements over time. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of every roofing material as you build your custom home with Cedar Square Homes. Read on to learn more!
Saving Money with Asphalt Shingles
The most prevalent and affordable roofing material is asphalt, specifically asphalt shingles. This is widely used and available in various colors. Light-colored asphalt shingles will offer light reflectance to improve the home’s energy efficiency. However, asphalt shingles might not last as long as other materials used for roofing. Even though they’re not considered sustainable materials, they could be recycled.
A Natural Look with Wooden Shingles
Wooden shingles provide a natural look to your roof because they’re machine-cut with clean edges and a smoother surface. They’re available in many woods, like redwood, cypress, cedar, and pine, and could last longer than asphalt. These treated wooden roofs also have a Class A fire rating. On the other hand, untreated wooden shingles only have a Class C fire rating. The locations where fires are more frequent may not benefit from wooden roofing material.
Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Concrete Tiles
Concrete roof tiles are made with a lightweight blend of concrete, making them rough and simple to install. A few concrete tiles have wooden or clay fibers blended to add strength without adding any weight. Luckily, concrete tiles could last as long as 50 years without replacements and can be recycled with different style options. In contrast, these tiles are heavier than other roofing materials, so your custom home requires additional framing and support. If these tiles break, repairs could be complicated.
Long-Lasting Roofs with Metal Tiles
Metal roofing materials last long and are created with steel, cooper, zinc, and aluminum. A lot of them have Class A fire ratings and are recyclable. Metal roofs shed snow and water quickly. However, the cost is counterbalanced by its lifespan. It could dent when impacted, and repairs could be pricey.
Do You Still Have Questions? Call Cedar Square Homes Today!
Whether you are ready to start the custom building home journey or you still have more questions, the trained professionals at Cedar Square Homes are here to help you out. We are beloved throughout Maryland and beyond for our attentive service and affordable home remodeling and building prices. We proudly serve Anne Arundel County. Visit us online or call us at 410-987-9771. To see more examples of our work and helpful tips and tricks, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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