Roofing Trends and Latest Technologies

As a homeowner, shifting to your dream house and choosing what roof to pick out for a new home, is always a topic of debate in this modern generation of roofing hottest trends. According to a survey, homeowners consider looking for roofs that look impressive. Safety and Security are always a secondary option for most of homeowners as they only look for things that appeal to them. HPR Texas Commits to helping you in both ways. You might have to Google facts and various tips for installation or finding a new roof material before buying. This article covers the areas that can brainstorm a new roof.

Sometimes you never know that there is such a thing as a “Trend” in the roofing industry, or even they exist or not. You may need a roof replacement in near future. Here are some of the trends from a survey for roofing:

Replacement Roofing:  50%
New Construction: 21%
Repair 13%

Here are a few trends to keep in mind before deciding on your roofs.

Trends for Lighter Colors or Colored roofs:

Depends on what you want from your roof, as you likely already know the lighter colors reflect heat and the dark colors absorb heat from sunlight. Well, it depends upon the place you live. For the northern area, you can go with little darker choices such as dark grey while in the other hot areas, Light color is the choice. Also, light roofs reflect heat from the roof thus reducing the Air conditioner bills. Also, Asphalt shingles are less reflective than metal or rubber roofing.

Environment-Friendly Roofs- A green Breakthrough with recycled roofing materials. :

With their popular and beautiful finish, Environment-friendly roofs (Also called green roofs) are one of the trending choices among roof buyers. No wonder they have become such a popular alternative and top of the list of interior and exterior decorators for roofs. Made from wood, grass and recycled materials, they serve their purpose. They require regular maintenance and are sometimes heavy on the pockets due to the labor involved. If you want to contribute to the environment and want to take pride in the possession of such a roof, then this is the best choice for you.

Metal Roofing trends:

Metal roofs are also a durable alternative for building a good quality roof.  They can last up to 35 to 40 years and require little to no maintenance. Prone to gradual rusting they can be sometimes a problem for the homeowners. While raining, they produce metal sounds and sometimes they lose paint due to hail and other environmental problems.

Concrete Roofs trends:

Concrete roofs are the best examples of cost-effective and smart roofing. Concrete a mixture of fine grains of sand, water, and Cement acts as solid protection for your roof. Manufacturers protect tiles of concrete with a shiny coat and come in different profiles. The durability of the concrete tiles is a doubtful topic among many professionals in areas where is extremely cold weather and the temperature is always at a freezing point. Concrete tiles absorb water 30% more than other roofing materials. They can add to the weight of the roof and it can be a serious issue later on.

Asphalt Shingles trends:

Asphalt shingles combined with copper ion protection are the best bet for your roofs. They are cost-effective alternatives for any kind of roof, they are durable to an extent. They are the hottest materials in trend and the talk of the town. They come in a variety of colors and designs to choose from that match up to your surroundings and your entire home. Installation and maintenance of Asphalt shingles are very easy and hassle-free. When buying or working with Asphalt shingles, Don’t forget to check out the new line of Algae resistant shingles.

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Frisco Roofing Experts

High Performance Restoration LLC
6500 Preston Rd #201
Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 396-7772