Are you building a new home? Or maybe you need to replace a current asphalt roofing system? The options and choices are limitless. Where do you begin in narrowing down your search of answered questions? First and foremost, speaking and consulting with a professional roofing company should be part of the process of deciding on the best roof. Piedmont Roofing Co is just who you are looking for! Before calling them and discussing your options, read through this list and start to formulate your vision.
Home Design
Is your home traditional? Modern? Flat-roofed? Are you looking to have a roof that matches your siding or shutters? The options are endless regarding design, color, and style palette. Homes with red, green, or yellow colors tend to look wonderful with dark roofing. Gray and blue homes should have dark gray or black roofs. If you desire a classic look with a white or cream home, stick with dark roof colors as well. No matter the material you choose, always consider how it will look against the color and style of your home.
Weight
Each type of roofing material has different weights. For example, asphalt shingles are the lightest and the easiest on the framework of your home. All homes can handle the weight of asphalt shingles. That is the beauty of them. The weight of your existing roof should be comparable to the new roofing material to keep any additional building costs low.
Energy Efficiency
Saving money on energy bills is always a great advantage. Certain materials such as asphalt and metal reflect the sun’s heat away from the attic and can greatly reduce monthly energy bills.
Weather Patterns
Atlanta has a plethora of various weather conditions. They can range from hazardous conditions like thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornados, large hail, flooding, and even winter storms consisting of rain, sleet, snow, and strong winds. Keep in mind these weather conditions when choosing a roofing system. Some are sturdier than others, and some require quite a bit of maintenance to keep strong and long-lasting. Trust your local roofing company when deciding on a roof that is best for your home
Maintenance
Once again, maintenance is an important key to a strong roof, A thorough inspection should be done on your roof yearly, and after any significant devastating storms. A roof repair will be easier and more cost effective to fix upon noticing the problem. If you wait too long, or set aside regular inspections, a full roof replacement may be needed when a simple repair could have been done upon first noticing it.
Ease of Installation
Asphalt is the simplest of all roofing materials to install. It moves along fairly simply and efficiently. Other types of roofing materials require a skilled team of knowledgeable professionals to install them properly and without complications.
Cost
This is always a factor when it comes to replacing your Atlanta home roof. Asphalt is the least expensive, however the shortest longevity. Therefore, it will need to be replace approximately every
to 30 years. Metal roofing is longer lasting and can continue strong for closer to 50 years. Metal roofing is more expensive, but has less replacement cost.
The options and variety of roofing materials can be overwhelming. Who can you call to help make sense of it all? Piedmont Roofing Co in Atlanta has been in business for over 20 years. We perform the highest level of residential roofing to ensure all of your home’s needs are met! We can help you find the right style, color, and design for your specific home. We offer an honest free estimate within 24 hours. Call today to see how we can help.
