Roofing Material Options To Consider for Your Home

Though most houses’ roofs look more or less the same, there are a great number of materials you can use for your roof, depending on where you live. Even if every roof around you looks identical, you can make yours stand out among the rest. How often you need to redo your roof depends on the kind of material you have on it currently. If you’re thinking about changing the material on your roof, look at these roofing material options to consider for your home.

Clay

Clay tiles are earthen clays that are rolled and interconnected. Afterward, the manufacturer will burn them for toughness. Many types of clay tiles are available, including unglazed—which has a reddish-orange tint—or glazed—which you can use for ceramic roofing tiles. Clay tile is a common roofing material for locations with high heat and a lot of salt air, such as along the southern coast and in the desert. Tile is costly, averaging $10-$18 per square foot (and it can cost up to $30 per square foot) for new installations. However, clay tiles can stay on the roof for more than a century, making them an extremely durable roofing material. For many, the durability of this roofing option makes the larger installation cost worth it.

Moss

Many people normally see moss as a negative thing because of its association with decay. However, live plant materials (including moss) make excellent roofing options that will give back to the environment when correctly handled. Green roofs have tremendous potential, even though they’re unusual. They reintroduce oxygen into the air, enable thermal insulation for your house, absorb rainwater, and grow plants. A waterproof barrier and appropriate drainage are both necessary before installing a green roof. Green roofs can be both “dense,” which means supporting larger plants and people, and “extensive,” which is thin and designed for small plants, like moss. It is possible to spend a significant amount of money when going green on your roof. However, this is a roof option for people who want to demonstrate their willingness to invest in making a big environmental statement. In addition, these roofs require maintenance to keep them functional.

Metal

While standing seam metal roofs look great, some homeowners are not big fans of their appearance. But steel or aluminum shingles or shakes, among other options, let homeowners enjoy the benefits of metal without the drawbacks. Metal shingles mimic several other popular roofing materials and come in various finishes, including baked-on coatings and mineral granules. Where your home’s image is crucial, they are a superb choice. There are many metal roofing styles beyond shingles as well. Installing metal roofs can typically cost between $7 and $10 per square foot. Also, they have a lifespan of 30 to 50 years. The durability combined with the price makes metal one of the best roofing material options to consider for your home.

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