Our homes constantly call for repairs and renovations. A pretty expensive and extensive job is the roof. A roof can last anywhere from 10 years to 50 years, depending on the quality of roof, weather in your area and maintenance that is done regularly. Although, how do you choose the right style roof for your home? Do you go with what you’ve always had? Or is there a better option?
Colour & Style of Roof
Take a look at the rest of the exterior of your home. You will want to find a colour and style that suits your exterior paneling brick, doors and/or shutters. And this does not just go for colour, but textures as well. Are you looking for standard asphalt shingles or something more like concrete tiles, or “S” tiles? How important is this really? Some are just looking at the initial price and think, if I need to – I can redo the exterior later. But reality is, it probably will never get done, and picking the right roof can up your curb appeal drastically and increases the value of your home.
Consider the weather in your area
Not only are there different types of roofing solutions for aesthetic appeal, but also to protect you. Our home is our shelter, so our roof must be able to protect us in the best possible way. Consider where you live and the weather in your area. For example, if you are in a tornado region, avoid large heavy shingles, or shingles that are subject to damage easily. Instead, decide on a light weight solutions, preferably flat and less likely to be damaged or ripped off in high winds. If you are in an area here you experience heaving hail storms, it’s best to steer away from ceramic or clay tiles that can break easily.
Roofing Maintenance
Considering all your options is important, especially when it comes to maintenance. Although you may choose to go with a cheap solution now, will that mean that you need to replace it within 10 years? Or have you decided on a solution that will last you half a decade? Some roofing can be easily maintained by inspecting it on a regular basis, while others are not so simple.
The answer is yes! You really do need to put consideration and research into roofing your home. There are several options out there and you want to make sure you are deciding on the right roofing solution for you. And what is great, you have so many styles and materials to choose from, and many of them come in so many different colours to suit your home’s exterior and increase your curb appeal.
If you are ready to talk about your roofing needs and what is best for you, Contact Jackson & Associates, professionals in Minneapolis roofing & building services.