We are well into an exciting new decade and year ahead in 2020. Along with it, the sensational colour selection available for your new roof is an opportunity for you to dare to be bold—with colour!
While the usual black and brown tones will always remain prevalent in roofing, there is something courageous about a home that pops with eye-opening unexpected tones.
Beginning is usually the hardest part in any new roofing venture. However, our professionals at Shoreline Roofing & Exteriors can assist you from beginning to end.
ROOFING MATERIALS
Torch-On Roofing: Although commonly used for commercial and industrial buildings, torch-on works well for flat residential roofs as well. Torch-on also provides excellent energy efficiency with a 15-20 year manufacturer warranty using IKO and Soprema. In addition, torch-on roofs provide superior water-resilience.
Torch-on roofs come in both black and white tones. However, they can be applied in a variety of grey, green, and blue shades as well to match beautifully with existing exterior colours.
Lifespan for torch-on roofs is 15-20 years.
Flat Roofing: Affordable and easy to install, flat roofing requires proper drainage. Furthermore, it comes in a variety of materials: PVC, EPDM Rubber, Thermoplastic Polyolefin, Modified Bitumen, Built-Up (tar and gravel), and a Spray-On Coating (such as silicon). Whew—flat roofing comes in plenty of options!
Depending on the material used, this type of roofing comes in basically any colour you can come up with, including the usual blacks, greys, and browns.
Lifespan for flat roofs is 10-20 years, again depending on the material used.
Metal Roofing: Metal roofs are energy efficient and recommended for West Coast climates. Either aluminum or metal, the material is often manufactured with recycled material. Additionally, steel is almost 100% recyclable, and therefore an eco-friendly choice. Surprisingly lightweight, it won’t rust but is more expensive than other roofing options.
A dynamic selection of brilliant hues is available for metal roofs, used in both modern commercial and residential construction. Metal roofs can truly make your home standout from the others!
Lifespan for metal roofs is 20-50 years for aluminum and 30-50 years for steel.
Asphalt Shingles: Reasonably priced, the paper matter of asphalt shingles makes them slightly more prone to fire damage than fiberglass.
Shingles come in numerous colours, including the usual blacks, greys, and browns.
Lifespan for shingles on the roof is approximately 25 years for fiber cement and up to 20 years for asphalt.
An important point to keep in mind is that a lighter roof colour will help your home stay cooler over the hotter times of the year, thus reducing energy demands.
Luckily, the talented team at Shoreline also specializes in exterior home maintenance. Thereby, we can help you maintain the bold new roof of your home. Roofs in unique colours can not only add curbside appeal to the home, but can also provide an elegant and classy aesthetic too.
Jump into 2020 fearlessly with a dynamic new roof that makes a statement. You will be happy you did every time you drive up to your daring new home.