How To Pick the Best Roofing Materials for your Home

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It’s official– you consulted with your roofing repair contractor and you need a new roof. What are the next steps you need to take? Where do you start? How do you choose what is best for your home and budget? Let the expert roofers at Allied Roofing help you through this intimidating process and answer all of your questions. 

One of the first steps is deciding on what material fits all your needs, from aesthetic to fiscal to function. In roofing repair or installation there are a healthy amount of options from which to choose.  Below is a technical breakdown of terms you may hear about materials and processes to help you feel more informed when you make your roofing decisions. 

Which type of roofing is best?

When deciding what type of roofing to use on your home, you\’ll have a host of options to choose from. Ultimately, the best choice for your home will likely be determined by your personal preference and location.

Here are some of the most common types of roofs our company installs:

• Architectural Shingles: Laminated Asphalt Shingles with Ceramic Granules.
  • These shingles are provided by industry-leading brands such as GAF. For more technical information please click the following link: GAF
• ProEdge® Hip & Ridge Shingles:  for a clean, consistent, and distinct roof line. These shingles can add a shadow line to enhance overall aesthetics. Other benefits include:
  • Higher wind resistance 
  • Faster installation 
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty (when installed with Owens Corning® laminate shingles)
  • Part of the Owens Corning® Total Protection Roofing System
• Underlayment: Synthetic water-resistant barrier underneath the shingles. Underlayment is a waterproof barrier layer that runs along the eves of the house. This is a protective layer to protect against any potential ice or water damage.  Underlayment helps seal your home against water damage and other moisture infiltration which can cause mold growth and rotting deck boards.
  • RhinoRoof® U20: A recommended brand as it is stronger than many competing brands. It offers excellent wind resistance and durability through heavy roof traffic and adverse weather conditions. Other benefits include:
    • 20-Year Limited Warranty
    • Ease of installation
    • Lays flat and does not wrinkle or absorb water
    • Provides roof deck protection from UV exposure for up to 90 days**
    • FiberGrip slip-resistant walking surface
  • WeatherLock® G Granulated Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier: Self-sealing barrier that allows proper flow of water off the roof. This helps prevent damage caused by water migration. It is also engineered to be compatible with asphalt shingles, wood shakes, and quarry slate roofs. Other features include:
    • Added protection for vulnerable parts of the roof
    • Resistance to cracking and breaking
    • Self-adhering
    • Creates watertight seal
    • Slip-resistant surface
    • Selvage edge
    • Part of Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System
• VentSure® Metal Slant Back Roof Vents: these vents direct exhausted air upward, helping to prevent shingle discoloration while offering excellent weather protection. Other benefits include:
  • Aluminum and galvanized steel construction
  • Three-louver design provides excellent airflow
• VentSure® Rigid Roll Ridge Vents with Weather PROtector®: this keeps attic spaces dry which is imperative for a more efficient roofing system. This moisture barrier membrane protects against weather infiltration. VentSure® Rigid Roll Ridge Vents meet or exceed the requirements of all recognized national building codes. Rigid Roll uses a shingle-over construction for durability and protection. Other benefits include:
  • Patented, durable corrugated plastic construction
  • The unique design adjusts to almost any roof pitch
  • Prevents snow infiltration
  • Part of Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System

Having these details helps you not get overwhelmed in the decision-making process. For all of your roofing questions, concerns, or curiosities please reach out to Allied Roofing at (385) 338-5333.

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