You have known for a while that your house could use a bit of a makeover and it makes sense to start at the top and work your way down. Plus, fair weather is approaching and the rainy season is coming up quick. It makes sense to move towards a new roof.
While the most popular choice in roofing material has always been shingles, more and more homeowners are considering metal roofing and the many benefits of slate roofing materials.
Before you make an important decision about the cost of this kind of roofing, as well as its pros and cons, you have to be sure to let the experts weigh in.Your contractor will be an invaluable source of information as you go about making your choices.He or she can give a pretty good picture of the benefits of a slate roof.In fact, many roofers can now offer you all of their green friendly roofing options and outline the cost and energy savings structures of each type of material. Metal and slate roofing are popular green friendly roofing materials for many reasons. One main reason is that they are completely natural and abundant. As a roofing material choice slate and metal are popular because they canhave a classic, elegantand beautiful appearance. These materials can be formed, styled, printed, colored and stamped to provide your roof with the look that matches your home.
In fact, it doesn't really matter if you are trying to live in a more green fashion or not, no one can dispute that one of the advantages of metal and slate roofing is energy efficiency.Studies have been done that suggest homeowners with this type of roofing can save up to 40 percent on their energy cooling bills.That fact alone pretty much makes up for the initial higher costs of slate tile or metal roofing. In terms of drawbacks, the higher price tag is about the only con there is to picking either of these options. However, if you plan on staying in your home for more than just a couple of years, you will more than make up for the initial cost in energy savings.
Another benefit of slate and metal roofing you can't overlook is its ability to stand up to the elements. Naturally, roofs with shingles are designed to last as well.The biggest difference is that shingles last between 10 and 15 years, while slate roofing can last more than 17 and metal can last up to 40 years.Durability is another feature that makes the slightly higher cost of slate and metal roofing worth the investment.Talk to your contractor about the many ways slate roofing materials can benefit you, your energy bills, and your home.
In this upcoming roofing season be sure to evaluate the options that your local roofing companies will provide. Ask about the green friendly materials and install processes. It will save you money in the long run and save the environment as well.
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Aaron Klimchuk
Director of Operations
aaron@leadstormmedia.com
1 comment:
Aaron,
Thanks for the good word on sustainable roofing. I always appreciate when people point out better options. Unlike asphalt that will always end up in the landfill.
One point of attention; I don't know any slate roof that lasts 17 yrs. (possibly simulated manmade).
My experience is that the worst slate roof lasts 40-50 years. That would be Pennsylvannia, which is no longer quarried for that fact.
Most domestic S1 quality slate is warrantied 100 years, and there are structures that have 200+ years slate roofs on them.
Hope this was just a typo?
Regards, Paul W
Olde World Masters, "Slate, Tile, Copper".
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