When considering a new Edison roof installation, it is important to understand the different types of roofs available. The following points will give you a brief overview of the top six types of roofs, so you know where to begin in researching your new roof installation.

Edison Roof Installation Types:

There are six main types of roofing options to consider when installing a new roof: asphalt composition shingles, metal, plastic polymer, clay tile, concrete tile, slate, and wood singles and shakes. Knowing a little about each type will help you choose the best for your home or business.

Asphalt Composition Shingles

The most popular type of roofing for new homes, asphalt composition shingles can be made of a type of organic paper fiber mat or fiberglass. Either way, they are coated with mineral and asphalt granules but still maintain a moderate weight. Asphalt composition shingles can be rather wind resistant and good at insulating your home from the cold (when made with the paper fiber mat) or very moisture and fire resistant (when made from a fiberglass base).

Metal

Metal roofs are often more expensive than asphalt composition shingles, but they last longer and are more resistant to high wind damage. Metal roofing is often composed of an aluminum, steel, copper, or zinc alloy and can either be painted or finished with a zinc coating. Metal is a lightweight roofing option.

Plastic Polymer

Molded from high-tech plastic polymer, a plastic polymer roof is durable and synthetic but looks just like wood shakes or slate. Plastic polymer roofs are generally lightweight but can also be moderate in weight.

Clay Tile

Clay tile is very heavy in weight, as you can imagine, so they require a reinforced framing in your roof supports. They are made from natural clay fired in a kiln and are very brittle. The positives of clay tile roofing is that it will last a long time and be fire resistant.

Concrete Tile

If you love the look of clay tiles but want a less expensive option, concrete tiles may be for you. This type of room is also heavy and would require a reinforced roof framing. Similar to clay tiles, it will last a long time and be fire resistant.

Slate

Slate roofing tiles are brittle and expense but very resistant to fire and wind. They fall into the same category as concrete and clay tiles and require a reinforced roofing support system.

Wood Singles and Shakes

Lastly, wood shingles are shakes are made from wood! But not just any wood! This type of wood is rot resistant and can be treated to be fire resistant. They are moderate in weight, so they don’t require the same type of roofing support system that the previous types we discussed require.

No matter what type of roof you decide to go with, be sure to check with your local roofing expert for the best tips and advice on what will work best with your home, your area, and your budget!

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