If there is a way of improving a home that is visible to everyone, then it is having a replacement roof fitted with the expertise of professional roofers. There are so many choices in this area. That is with regard to which materials to choose. Help is at hand, though, because WISA Solutions can service the needs of Alexandra, Virginia, USA, and beyond when it comes to roofing. They can come to you, assess your roof, then make that assessment of whether to repair or replace it. When you see the roofs on offer, you will want to go for that new roof. In this case, they will then plan, design, and estimate on your behalf, using your ideas and theirs so that you are pleased with the final result.
So, let us explore your choices when it comes to completing the construction process.
Materials
Slate, concrete, and clay are the most durable of all roofing materials. Their life expectancies can be 100 years or more. This makes them a great investment that will add value to a property.
The least life expectancy you can experience is obtained from asphalt shingles because these will, on average, last only 20 years. This is still a long time, though, in terms of proving a solution to a roof that is constantly leaking and damaging contents inside a home or warehouse. Architectural asphalt will fair better than 20 years because it will last approximately 30 years on average. There is further good news these days, too, because higher-quality asphalt shingles can be warranted for up to 50 years. It just shows how technologies in roofing have advanced.
When deciding on shingles that have longer lifespans, we have to bear in mind that 50-year shingles will be unlikely to improve the resale value of a home in the same way that the use of natural slate does. This is due to the very long lifespan and the natural appeal of slate. So, it is a question of how long the household wants the roof to last in exchange for the money paid.
Color to Choose
The color to choose for a roof will depend on what house color you are trying to match the tiles or shingles with. A guide might be:
Beige/Cream House – Blue, Black, Brown, Green, or Grey.
Brown House – Blue, Brown, Green, or Grey.
White House – Most colors, such as Blue, Black, Brown Green, Grey, or White.
Log Houses or Weathered Wood – Black, Brown, Green, or Grey.
With the necessary maintenance, light or dark-colored shingles will last, as long as the necessary maintenance is given to them when necessary.
The good thing about choosing light-colored shingles is that they will keep indoor temperatures cooler during the summer season when it can get extremely hot, with weather averages for July 31°C (87.8°F) and August 30°C (86°F).
Shape
Roof shape adds to the appeal of a house. The more sloped a roof is, the more appealing it is said to be. Sloped roofs are also good for dealing with a lot of rainwater and preventing it from gathering on a rooftop. Flat roofs will tend to gather rainwater despite a minimum angle of 1:80 (0.72°) being universally recommended, and many being constructed at around 1:40.
The minimum angle of the sloped or pitched roof, to redirect rain and snow, is considered to be 10° (1 in 6 or 2 in 12). However, in the USA, they will range from between 4 in 12 and 9 in 12, or a pitch in the UK of between 40° and 50°. However, 45° should be avoided. So, you should leave this kind of measurement and construction to a professional roofer to work out, with many householders at this point wishing they had paid more attention to angles, ratios, and percentages when studying mathematics at school.
In conclusion, a new roof will prove the ultimate home improvement when the right materials, colors, and shapes are chosen. The materials will more often be dictated by climate and the longevity required. The color should be pleasing to the eye and should also concern if they can reflect heat and keep a home cooler during the hot season. The shape of a roof is extremely important when dealing with a lot of rain or snow. Weather is unpredictable and we can give our home a helping hand by preparing for anything that is targeted at it by the heavens.
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