New Roof

If you’re looking for new roof for your home, there are countless options for instalment and replacement that are adaptable to the style and budget of each home. You can decide in advance which roof(s) you want installed, repaired or replaced.

Each type of roof varies in materials, prices, and purposes. There are many different roof to choose from. Here is a list of roof styles, the average installation costs, images of each roof and some information to help you decide.

If you have decided which type of roof you want to install, you may want to view some of the best roof brands and associated installation costs. A great tip is to wait for the roof sales period or to have your roof installed during off-season periods for the lowest prices.

1. Asphalt Roofing

Asphalt shingles are one of the most common roof types installed by homeowners. They are incredibly affordable when comparing different roof types. Asphalt roof shingles are lightweight, durable, come in an array of colors, and can last up to 20 years. Some premium asphalt shingle brands boast a 50 year lifespan. Replacing your current roof with asphalt shingles can upgrade your home’s curb appeal, increase real estate value, cut down on energy costs, and makes your home safer.

2. Tile Roofing

Roof tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain, and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate. Modern materials such as concrete and plastic are also used and some clay tiles have a waterproof glaze.

Roof tiles are 'hung' from the framework of a roof by fixing them with nails. The tiles are usually hung in parallel rows, with each row overlapping the row below it to exclude rainwater and to cover the nails that hold the row below. There are also roof tiles for special positions, particularly where the planes of the several pitches meet. They include ridge, hip and valley tiles. These can either be bedded and pointed in cement mortar or mechanically fixed.

Similarly to roof tiling, tiling has been used to provide a protective weather envelope to the sides of timber frame buildings. These are hung on laths nailed to wall timbers, with tiles specially molded to cover corners and jambs. Often these tiles are shaped at the exposed end to give a decorative effect. Another form of this is the so-called mathematical tile, which was hung on laths, nailed and then grouted.

3. Slate Roofing

The longevity of slate is key to its value in the eyes of homeowners. After all, roofing can be expensive. Slate is one of the few roofing options that doesn't need to be replaced within the span of a lifetime. In most environments, slate shingles will last at least 125 years and sometimes as long as 200 years Authentic slate shingles have been the roofing material of choice for centuries throughout Europe and the United States for estate homes, libraries and cathedrals. ... And synthetic slate shingles last longer. They're made by injection-molding petroleum-based materials into metal forms that are cast from authentic slate.

4. Wood Roofing

Wood roofing comes in two style types wood shingles or wood shakes. The only difference is the appearance of your cedar roof once installed. Cedar shingles are machine cut and tapered off for a crisp and clean appearance, while cedar shakes are hand split giving them a more rustic appeal.

Functionally, the most important difference between cedar shakes and shingles is that shingles are milled more precisely than shakes. Cedar shakes are more irregular, and don’t lay as flat when installed. This creates gaps which can be penetrated by wind blown precipitation so professional installation is a must. It can become a little more costly than other popular roofing shingles.

5. Architectural Roofing

Architectural shingles are thicker asphalt shingle types that can create the appearance of visually stunning natural roofing like slate, cedar, or clay tiles at a fraction of the cost. Because of their extra thickness and contouring, they cost more than traditional asphalt shingles, but they last longer and carry longer warranties. They last from 30 to 50 years and are fire resistant, wind resistant, and prevent algae and mold growth making them one of the most popular type of roof shingles.

6. Fiberglass Roofing

Fiberglass shingles are made of a woven fiberglass base mat, covered with a waterproof asphalt coating, and topped with ceramic granules that shield the shingles from harmful UV rays. Because of the composition of the fiberglass mat, less asphalt is needed to give the shingles their durability and strength, making them a lighter and more environmentally friendly option than traditional organic-mat asphalt shingles. Fiberglass roofing is a great option for your roof installation project because it is a tough and very resilient material that is non-porous, does not change shape, and won’t dry out. Fiberglass is a very popular roofing shingle type.

7. Metal Roofing

When comparing metal roofing to asphalt shingle types there are a few things you’ll want to take into consideration such as price, durability, roofing style preference, overall maintenance, and lifespan of each roof type.

Life Expectancy:

While the initial material and installation cost of a metal roof type is higher than asphalt shingle roofs, their longevity is far superior lasting 40 to 80 years depending on metal type. Metal roofs last two to three times longer than a typical asphalt shingle roof, which sometimes only lasts 7 to 14 years.

Metal roofing can also increase the resale value of your home. Homeowners who invest in metal roofing get an average return on investment of 85.9% on their home’s resale value.

8. Plastic Roofing

Plastic shingles, sometimes referred to as synthetic or composite shingles, are popular for their low cost and their ability to imitate more expensive types of roofing like cedar wood shingles or slate roofing. Synthetic shingle roofing is lightweight and makes it easy to install roof shingles on your home. They typically have a simple interlocking system, making them a good DIY project. Because plastic is so much lighter than most roofing products, you don’t have to worry about adding any additional structural support to your home to support the weight of your roof.

The innate flexibility of plastic also provides a durable barrier from wind, rain, and hail, and you can even walk on it without causing damage. Plastic shingles are also resistant to many of the problems that plague more traditional wood roofing products like mold, mildew, fungus, rot, or insect infestation. Many plastic roofing products come with a 50 year warranty.

9. Rubber Shingles & Roofs

Rubber shingle roofs offer a budget-friendly roofing shingle option that is durable, eco-friendly, and available in a variety of colors and designs. They are generally resistant to rotting, cracking, mold, discoloration, denting, and moisture absorption–most manufacturers provide at least a thirty-year warranty. Made of affordable recycled materials, a rubber roof can also help you save on your energy bill, as rubber is well-known for its insulating capabilities. Additionally, if your rubber roof starts to leak, it usually only requires a simple repair, a fresh application of a strong sealant or possibly the replacement of a few shingles, to get your roof back into great shape.