TOP 5 ROOFING SHINGLES FOR FAIRVIEW, TX HOMES

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You won’t be replacing your roofing very often, so making sure that your roofing choice is right for your home is eminent. Having the proper roofing shingles installed will keep you, your family and your home safe. The challenging part is deciding on the type of roofing that will best protect your home. You’ll need to take the weather patterns in your area, your budget, and how long you plan to stay in your home into consideration.

For homeowners in Fairview, TX, we suggest the following choices for roofing shingles:

Asphalt

Asphalt roofing shingles might not seem interesting, but there’s a reason why so many houses in the U.S. have them installed to protect. For starters, asphalt shingles are one of the less expensive roofing options available. This doesn’t mean that they’re lower in quality; but they may not be quite on par with the more advanced roofing choices. One advantage of asphalt, however, is that you’ll be getting a material that’ll last at least 20-30 years.

Asphalt is available in a number of colors. Aphalt might not necessarilt stand out as a design component; but it’ll undoubtedly go well with the exterior of your home. Additionally, asphalt shingles provide guard well against heavy wind, and also provide leak and fire prevention. They also can handle quite large impacts as well as small ones like those caused by hail.

When it comes to asphalt shingles, you get the return on investment you deserve.

Slate

Slate shingles are essentially the opposite of asphalt shingles when it comes to pricing, design, and sturdiness. You’ll end up paying around triple the amount for slate shingles than you would for asphalt ones. That being said, slate roofing is expected to last at least 100 years. Asphalt roofing offers flexibility in design, but not nearly as much as slate. You can find slate in a variet of colors and designs. If you really want your roofing to stand out and serve as a design element then slate is the best choice for you.

When it comes to functionality, slate is fire-resistant, water-resistant, and environmentally sustainable. Slate shingles are rarely damaged and that’s why they have such a long lifespan.

One point of caution, however, is that slate is very heavy. Due to its nature, you’ll have to get confirmation from a professional roofing company that your home can handle its weight. If you get the green light, stil make sure to rely on pros to install the slate roofing for you. It’s by no means something you should do on your own.

Wood Shakes 

This type of roofing has unique characteristics. Wood isn’t exactly the most common type of roofing material, so it can have a unique appeal and be refreshing when seen on a home. Its expected lifespan is 30-40 years. Wood shake shingles have a Class A fire rating (which is best) and twice the insulation capabilities of asphalt shingles. They’ll keep the cold during the winter and the heat out during the harsh Texas summers.

As with most roofing materials, you have to be somewhat careful with wood shake shingles. The reason for this is that wood is naturally vulnerable to moisture. These shingles will be able to handle your normal Fairview, TX rain, but they’ll need enough time to dry out in order to avoid the build up of mold and mildew. Due to this, wood shake shingles are ideal for roofs that aren’t constantly in the shade.

Metal

Metal roofing may not be common for most homes, but it’s definitely becoming more popular. You can buy almost any type of metal, from aluminum, to copper, to steel and zinc. However, copper will end up being the most expensive of metals used for roofing. Metal shingles can be expensive, not as much as slate but more than wood shake shingles and clay tiles. Despite the cost, however, you’d be getting sturdy roofing that can handle almost any disruption that occurs.

Just like wood shake shingles, metal roofing holds a Class A fire rating, reflects sunlight in the summer, which keeps your home cool and keeps your energy bills down, and is environmentally friendly. Metal roofing’s expected lifetime is 50-75 years and usually comes with a 30-year warranty.

The only actual downside with metal roofing is that it can be loud if the proper number of supports aren’t installed; the sound of rain and hail will be noticeable and very annoying.

Solar

Our last but just as important option, solar roofs, are starting to make their mark in the roofing market. There’s no way to hide the fact that solar shingles will cost a fortune, but if you have the right budget for such purchase, it’s definitely a great option with many benefits.

One of the biggest benefits is that solar roofing produces 100% of a home’s electricity. They should single-handedly power your home for around 30 years, which will save you a fortune on energy costs. Additionally, solar shingles come with a lifetime warranty. They also have an appealing look. Your roof will look sleek and will definitely catch the attention of passers by.

Buying a solar roof requires patience. Since they’re still relatively new and because of their amazing benefits, there’s a long waiting list for those who want solar roofing shingles. It might be a while before you can actually have your new solar roof installed. In fact, CNBC published an article about Tesla Roof’s rather minimal production.

Summit Roof

These five options for roofing are all rather reliable when it comes to functionality. They offer solutions for those with a range of budgets and a range of roofing priorities.

Summit Roof has all kinds of roofing products available for you, including a wide selection of GAF certified roofing products. Our staff can install and repair any type of roof! Visit our website—https://summitroof.com—to see the list of products we offer and the extent of our services. Also, please check out our blog for more roofing input.

Looking for a new roof? Call (972) 715-1655!