Aging asphalt shingles can let the roof leak like a sieve. Even worse, the curling, cupping and cracking that happens to old shingles makes the home look older than it really is. This can drastically affect the value of the home, especially if it is going up for sale. Residential roof replacement can help by removing that old, worn asphalt and restoring the home to its former glory. However, finding the right roofing material is important because the various options do not have the same reliability or service life.
There are several roofing solutions to select from besides the typical, three-tab asphalt shingle. For instance, the use of a composite shingle such as laminates can create a roof which provides decades of reliable protection. Laminates are a thicker shingle because there is additional material placed on the back of the product. This makes them more reliable and more suitable for dealing with rough weather. Laminates use a nonstandard pattern, so the shingle provides a different appearance. This makes each roof a little unique when compared to the typical three-tab shingle.
Another nice solution for residential roof replacement in Fort Collins CO is fiber cement tiles. This product is a mixture of cellulose fibers, sand and Portland cement. The tiles are created in layers and the final texture is added. One the desired thickness is reached the tiles are cut and then cured in an autoclave. The use of steam and high pressure cures the product very quickly. Fiber cement is resistant to most moisture issues and has a typical service life of thirty years.
Steel roofing materials also provide a long term roofing solution. This type of residential roofing normally uses stamped or formed steel because it can be made to simulate most other roofing options such as clay tiles, cedar shake and even the old favorite, asphalt shingles. Stamped steel is extremely durable with a service life at least 4 or 5 decades. One reason that steel roofing lasts so long is the protective coatings that they have. Formed steel can be covered with a layer of acrylic and stone or painted with a PVDF (polyvinylidene difluoride) based paint.
