Tips on Choosing Roofing Shingles for Your Home

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Tips on Choosing Roofing Shingles for Your Home
by www.customshingles.com
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Roofs are one of the most important parts of any
house. Roof protects your house from harsh
weather condition as well as provides a
definition to your house. Roofing options have
undergone a great change from the thatched roof
to concrete options. And, in order to get the
best roofing experience you must choose a roofing
style that not only complements your house but
also suits your personal taste. When choosing
roofing option for your house, there are a few
things that need to be considered.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing Roofing Shingles
Color Make sure that the color of the roofing
systems compliments the style of your home and
exterior color as well. For instance, if you
decide to settle with asphalt shingles, you can
find these in different colors and you can choose
one that compliments your home best. You also
have to consider other factors like energy
efficiency when settling on your most preferred
color. Those building in warm climates should
settle for light colors that reflect sunlight to
help keep the house cooler, while those in cool
climates should settle for a dark color to ensure
that heat is absorbed.
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Style The roofing system of your home should be
selected in accordance with where you are
located. Different regions are known to use
different roofing materials. For instance,
Northeastern regions rely on slate, while the
South uses wood and metal shingles. When
selecting a roofing system, it is important to
ensure it compliments your style as well as the
materials used in surrounding homes. Warranty
Roofs should last a long time before needing to
be replaced, so look for shingles with a long
warranty. Shingles with warranties may be more
expensive at the outset, but theyll save you
money in the long run.
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Your local climate Choose roofing materials
based on your climate. If you live in an area
with a lot of hail storms, youll want to avoid
metal roofs because they can easily dent. Asphalt
is particularly vulnerable to wind, which can see
you pay for roof repair more frequently. Cost C
ome up with and stick to a budget for your
roofing system. Make sure that you look at
different systems and what their cost is in order
to carry out a thorough comparison. Some systems
are cheaper upfront but require more upkeep, so
short-term and long-term costs are to be
considered.
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Weight Most new builders tend to overlook this
aspect when choosing their systems you should be
careful not to make the same mistake. Before
investing in any system, you should look at the
weight and build a system that compliments the
weight of your home.
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