Asphalt shingles, metal, and wood bring different strengths to a roof. The best fit starts with your home, its structure, and the work the assembly needs to do.
Asphalt Shingles
Shingles offer a range of styles and specifications. Compare the full installation scope and product requirements rather than assuming all shingle roofs are interchangeable.
Metal Roofing
Metal systems vary by panel profile, attachment, coating, and detailing. Ask how the proposed system handles the roof’s penetrations, edges, and local conditions.
Wood Shingles and Shakes
Wood roofing has a distinctive appearance and its own maintenance needs. Ask whether the proposed system suits your property and applicable local requirements, and what ongoing care it needs.
Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Hands-down, the single most popular type of roofing material for residential roofs is asphalt shingles. This type of roofing material is affordable, offers many different styles and colors, and gets the job done. Asphalt shingles are usually made from a fiberglass paper base coated with asphalt that repels water.
Metal Roofs
Metal roofs have surged in popularity in the last few decades due to its durability and longevity. Plus, metal roofing can now be customized for looks, color, and style. Standing seam metal roofing is often recommended for residential homes.
Wood Shingles or Shake
Wood shingles and shakes are a very popular roofing material here in Colorado and Wyoming. They offer a very rustic, classical look on homes that complement any style of home and offer a distinct aesthetic appeal that is hard to get with other types of roofing materials.
Which Roof Type Fits Your Home?
Bring your priorities: appearance, budget, maintenance, and plans for the property. Ask for the tradeoffs in plain language and a complete written scope.
Have a roof question in Colorado or Wyoming? Request an inspection with Pride Roofing & Construction. We’ll explain what we see, what it means, and the options worth considering.
