Asphalt Shingles
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Asphalt Shingles
- Description: The most common roofing material in North America.
- Advantages: Affordable, easy to install, available in various colors and styles, durable.
- Lifespan: 15-30 years.
Metal Roofing
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Asphalt Shingles
- Description: Made from materials like aluminum, steel, copper, and zinc.
- Advantages: Long-lasting, recyclable, energy-efficient, fire-resistant, lightweight.
- Lifespan: 40-70 years.
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Clay and Concrete Tiles
Wood Shingles and Shakes
- Description: Heavy roofing materials made from natural clay or concrete.
- Advantages: Extremely durable, resistant to fire, rot, and insects, energy-efficient.
- Lifespan: 50+ years.
Wood Shingles and Shakes
Synthetic Roofing Products
Wood Shingles and Shakes
- Description: Shingles are machine-cut for a smooth finish, while shakes are hand-cut for a rustic look.
- Advantages: Natural aesthetic, good insulation properties.
- Lifespan: 20-40 years (depending on maintenance and climate).
Slate Roofing
Synthetic Roofing Products
Synthetic Roofing Products
- Description: Made from natural slate stone.
- Advantages: Highly durable, fire-resistant, low maintenance, beautiful appearance.
- Lifespan: 75-200 years.
Synthetic Roofing Products
Synthetic Roofing Products
Synthetic Roofing Products
- Description: Made from plastic, rubber, or polymer.
- Advantages: Lightweight, durable, often designed to mimic natural materials like slate or wood.
- Lifespan: 30-50 years.
Solar Tiles
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Description: Solar panels integrated into roof tiles.
- Advantages: Generate electricity, aesthetically pleasing compared to traditional solar panels.
- Lifespan: 20-30 years.
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Description: A type of synthetic rubber membrane.
- Advantages: Durable, flexible, resistant to UV radiation and weathering, ideal for flat roofs.
- Lifespan: 25-30 years.
TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin)
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin)
- Description: A single-ply roofing membrane.
- Advantages: Energy-efficient, heat-reflective, resistant to UV radiation, punctures, and chemicals.
- Lifespan: 20-30 years.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin)
- Description: Another type of single-ply roofing membrane.
- Advantages: Durable, resistant to chemicals, fire, and water, energy-efficient.
- Lifespan: 20-30 years.
Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
- Description: Made of multiple layers of bitumen and reinforcing fabrics.
- Advantages: Very durable, excellent waterproofing, good for flat roofs.
- Lifespan: 20-30 years.