5 Things to Consider When Choosing a New Roof

surface area you have in that area is also something to consider. Do you want something standard, or
are you more interested in some artisan- crafted shingles to really make your home stand out from the
rest? Three slap shingles are the usual standard, and there are websites available that you can upload
a picture of your house to see what different styles of roofs would look on your home. There are many
different styles to choose from such as Mansard which is sloped on both sides with a flat top. A hipped
roof style is very common for a cape cod style house because it has four inclined sides that come to a
peak at the top. A gambrel roof is one that has two sides, one with a shallower slope, and one with a
steeper slope. Dormer style is the type of roof that has windows built into it for a certain architectural
look that is popular on the east coast.
Color of Roof Can Impact Energy Costs
Now you can amp up the style of your home by choosing different colored roofing shingles. This will
add a unique style to your home that you can enjoy for years to come. Some colors that you can
choose from for your roof are forest green, slate grey, and aged copper. The options in color choices
are endless, so it’s up to you to determine your color preference. You do want to keep in mind though,
that lighter roof colors reflect light while darker roofs are going to absorb light making the interiors
potentially warmer. So if you live in a warmer climate you should go for a lighter or white roof because it
will repel 75% of the light making it less costly to air condition the space under the roof. If you live in the
north you can probably have a darker color roof, because the weather is colder for much of the year.
Roof Durability
You want your roof to be made of quality materials, and to last for as long as possible. Here
at Advanced Windows USA are also your total roofing experts. We only use the highest quality
material to repair and replace roof structure. GAF is the premier manufacturer of roofing shingles, and
all their products pass the AC438 requirements for best durability. So you never have to worry about
sub-par material. We only use the best that will stand up to wind, rain, and extreme temperatures. Your
roof will squarely protect your entire home for many years to come. Just so you don’t worry, the GAF
offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty for the life of the roof, and even covers wind damage up to 130 MPH.
Price of Roof
Our prices are competitive with the national average, and we aim to make your new roof affordable for
you. We do offer financing options so that the new roof of your dreams is affordable to you because it
will fit within your budget. So there is no reason to wait to get a new roof up on the home you love.
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