It can be quite difficult to choose the perfect type of roofing for your retrofitting, new house or commercial buildings.

We have so many choices out there nowadays that you might be wondering as to which is the right one for home or commercial buildings! The roofing options that are available will certainly help you find an effective way to cover your home or commercial buildings.

For residential roofs, Ceramic Tiles, Asphalt, Wood, Slates and so on, have proven to be appropriate with Asphalt being the most common one. As for commercial buildings, the most appropriate roofing can be Built-Up Roofing (BUR) Membrane, Modified Bitumen Roofing, Thermoset (EPDM) Roof Membrane, Thermoplastic (PVC & TPO) Roof Membrane, among others.

Below are some of the most common roofing types along with their advantages:

Asphalt Shingles

  • Fiberglass Shingles–They are made of a fiberglass-base mat, layered with a waterproof coating, and topped with ceramic granules reflecting UV rays.
  • Organic Shingles–Organic shingles are initially made of wood chips, rags, recycled cardboard, or paper. They also have a layer of asphalt to make them waterproof.
  • Three-Tab Shingles–These are shingles with cutouts running along the bottom edge and they are less expensive.
  • Architectural Shingles–They aren’t made with cutouts and aren’t recommended for low slope roofs.
Architectural Shingles

Tiles

  • Tile Shingles–Perfect if you are looking for stylish roofing. Often used on colonial Spanish or Mediterranean style properties.
  • Ceramic Tiles–Generally durable, fireproof, fade resistant and can last up to 50+ years.
  • Slate Tiles–Most appropriate if you wish to have sophisticated roofing material for an upscale home (Fire resistant with an expected life of 100 years)

Wood Shakes/Shingles or Cedar Shingles

Wood Shakes

Wood Shakes

• The price is more affordable than other shingles and expensive tiles.
• Durable and more green-friendly, if constructed from recycled or harvested wood.
• The materials produce a minimal impact on the quality of water runoff with a lifetime of 30+ years.

Cedar Shingles

  • Cedar shingles are well grounded and ideal for homeowners wishing for long-lasting roofs.
  • Recommended for sunny and hot regions as they are UV damage resistant.
  • These shingles can easily tolerate extreme weather conditions.

Metal Roofing

  •  This is becoming more achievable nowadays, as they are more environmentally friendly and less costly.
  •  One important factor to be considered about Metal Roofing is that it can at times be quite noisy whenever it is raining. If you don’t take good care of the metal roof, inconveniences such as loose nails, rusted patches, leaks, and moisture may arise.

However, on an ending note, out of the several roofing methods mentioned above, Metal Roofing is said to be appropriate for both residential and commercial building roofs.