What to Consider When Installing a New Roof

Choosing a New Roof

Whether you’re replacing your old roof for a new one or feel that an upgrade for your roof is long overdue, several factors must be considered before you commit to installing a new roof for your home.

Roofing Systems and Materials

From asphalt shingles to cedar and wood shakes, the material and roofing system you select for your home not only enhances your home’s overall exterior but the type of roof you select should protect your home for years to come.

Owens Corning Roofing Systems

An Owens Corning Roof: Enhances your home’s

overall appearance with deep, dominant shadow lines to create a look of added depth and beauty

The asphalt shingles available are tough and fiberglass based and offer excellent fire resistance and protection

Gerard Roofing Systems

Gerard’s stone-coated steel roofs and interlocking roof panels create a weather resistant barrier that have withstood hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, hail storms, and blizzards.

Gerard’s roofs are also lightweight that won’t dry up, break, blow off, or crack… a combination that you can’t get with cement, clay, concrete, asphalt, or wood products.

Cedar Shakes and Shingles

Cedar’s unique cellular structure makes it an excellent insulator, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Cedar is prized for its beautiful cedar tone or stately weathered gray. There are no paint coatings to chip or effloresce like imitation shakes

Gutters

The purpose of a rain gutter is to collect and divert water away from the roof to the ground

Without one, rainwater can flow down the sides of the home and water can run underneath the roof’s shingles.

This can cause roof damage as well as erosion and a cracked foundation

Two Types of Gutters 1. Seamless Gutters: Are easier to maintain and do

not have seams which can be potential sources of water leakage. Also comes in a variety of colors, and is more costly.

2. Sectional Gutters: Are cheaper and easier to install, but have a higher potential for leaks

Insulation

Around 25% of heat is lost from an un-insulated home through the home’s roof.

Insulating your loft or attic is an effective way to reduce your heating bills and save energy

Key Takeaways

If you’re considering a new roof, keep in mind of the roofing material you select while also considering the roofing material’s durability and style.

To protect your roof and home from rainwater, install either a seamless or sectional gutter.

Consider insulating your attic to save money and energy

Yorkshire Roofing

With over 7,500 roofs installed and over 120 years of combined experience in the roofing industry, we at Yorkshire Roofing understand what it takes to install the highest quality roofing system. We are also “Top of the House” certified, meaning that we are experts in roofing, ventilation, and insulation. We strive to be the best in the industry, so contact us to request a quote today!

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