Roofing Material Comparison | Sabal Construction and Roofing
Choosing the perfect roofing material is a factor that contributes to the overall safety, energy efficiency, sustainability, aesthetic and value of a property.
A roofing material choice enhances the exterior of property. Aside from essential roof framing, preparation and appropriate installation, several considerations must be accounted for:
- Is the material a weight that the foundation can support?
- Is the material compliant with the fire codes in the area?
- Is the installation and maintenance difficult?
- Is the material able to withstand the adverse weather conditions in the area?
- Is the material available in a different range of colors and styles?
- Is the material expensive or inexpensive?
- Is the material long-lasting and does it comes with a longer warranty?
Metal roofing materials vary between steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel and titanium.
Advantages and Features
- Environment-friendly
- Fast installation
- Impact resistant
- Keep homes cool and controls energy costs
- Lightweight
- Made from recyclable materials
- Meets building codes
- New styles can ditto shingles, tile, slate, and so on
- Recyclable old panels
- Variety of available colors and styles
Durability and Longevity
- Lasts 50 years or more
- Prevents ice dams during extreme cold
- Resistant against fire, pests, decay and mildew
- Stands up against debris and strong winds
- Withstands tornadoes and hurricanes
- Works effectively to shed snow and rain
Cost
- $5.00 to $12.00 per square foot
2. Tile Roofs
Tile roofs have existed for thousands of years. A tile roofing system consists of overlapping roof tiles made from clay, ceramic, concrete or slate attached by nails to a solid substrate or roof deck on a diagonal roof.
Installed on a wide range of residential, commercial and historical structures, tile roofing is a highly specialized sector of roof installation that requires an experienced contractor.
Advantages and Features
- Easy to maintain and restore
- Easy to repair
- Eco-friendly
- Energy efficient
- Fewer installation and maintenance costs
- Reflects more sunlight and absorbs less heat
- Sustainable
- Variety of available colors and styles
- Versatile
Durability and Longevity
- Fire and hail resistant
- Lasts over one hundred years
- Resistant to rot and insects
- Rust and corrosion resistant
- Withstands high and strong winds
Cost
- $4.00 to $16.00 per square foot
3. Shingle Roofs
Roof shingles are individual overlapping flat rectangular pieces of roofing material. They are laid in from the base of the roof up and overlap to provide full coverage. The common types of shingle roofs are asphalt, wood, slate tile and composite.
Shingle roofs are found on around 80% of all residential properties in the United States. Shingle roofs serve as a protective barrier and provide proper insulation.
Advantages and Features
- Easy to install
- Energy efficient
- Environment friendly
- Lightweight
- Low Maintenance
- No distinct accessories requirement
- Provides protection against UV rays
- Variety of available colors and styles
Durability and Longevity
- Hail resistant
- Lasts up to 15 to 30 years
- Resistant against fire
- Water and damage resistant
- Withstands high and strong winds
Cost
- Asphalt: $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot
- Wood: $4.00 to $7.00 per square foot
- Slate: $10.00 to $20.00 per square foot
- Composite: $3.00 to $16.00 per square foot
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- Commercial Roofing
- Insurance Restoration Services
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