Tips for Choosing the Right Roofing Material

Selecting the right materials for your new roof is as important as the design of your roof and the correct installation of the selected materials. Here are a few factors to bear in mind when assessing roofing materials and picking the best ones:

-          Roof slope – the angle of your roof’s pitch will determine the range of the materials that you can choose from. The most common materials for flat roofs are metal, rubber, polyurethane, the combination of tar and gravel in layers (called BUR or built-up roofs) and rubberized materials, while the most popular choices for sloping roofs include asphalt shingles, metal, clay and cement tiles, wood and slate;

-          Climate – the type of weather that your roof needs to endure and the kinds of extreme weather events that affect your region should also influence your choice. If your area is affected by high amounts of precipitation, you need a roofing material that can endure lots of rain and snow, such as clay tiles, while if your building is located in a hot and arid area, you need a solution that provides high resistance to UV radiation and fire-resistance, too, such as metal;

-          Durability – each roofing material offers different longevity, clay and slate being the most durable, while shingle products offering the shortest lifespans.  Having professionals such as Expert Roofing install your roof is recommended.