The Top Residential Roofing Trends

How recession changed the trends?
Recently conducted surveys have revealed that the majority of US residential roofing projects involve re-roofing. The country is currently home to hundreds of thousands of older homes, which will soon require a roof replacement or repair during the next few years. The recession of 2007-2008 prevented a large number of homeowners from putting off their re-roofing projects. During those torrid times, the country’s lending environment was unfavorable for any kind of home renovation.

At present day, these conditions have significantly improved such that the number of received calls from customers is increasing with each passing day. Through 2020, it is believed that the conditions will improve even more so. Soon, we will see the trend of homes with worn, older roofs subside.

Asphalt shingles are still the most beloved roofing material
With regards to the residential market, no other roofing material has succeeded in surpassing the popularity of asphalt shingles. Their modest cost and favorable appearance have allowed them to remain homeowners’ favorite product type within the residential roofing market. They also come with supplanted conventional three tab shingles. Experts predict that their popularity will continue to increase. The primary cause of their admiration is attributed to asphalt shingles’ ability to showcase damage resistance in exposure to high winds. They are the particular favorites of people living in the coastal areas who experience severe storms throughout the year.

Material considerations based on region
In the West and South, homeowners must select roofing material dependent on their building codes. These codes recommend cool roofing installation such to reduce energy consumption. Also, this allows products to meet those code requirements, (reflective, light-colored roofing) while gaining popularity at a great pace.

Roofing tiles and metal roofing materials are enjoying maximum popularity in the West and South.  Both for robustness (they offer higher resistance to wind) and aesthetic appeal, these materials score high regards, and thus, tend to be automatic choices for most homeowners living in the coastal regions.

However, it is believed that by 2020, other roofing materials like polymer products, natural slate, bituminous membranes will start gaining popularity in these parts of the country.

For Bay Area re-roofing, roof repair or solar roof installation, contact Century Roof & Solar

At Century Roof & Solar, we utilize all kinds of high quality roofing materials available on the market. You can contact us for carrying out roof installation, roof repair, as well as re-roofing. We can be contacted via phone at 510-780-9489 or by filling out our online contact form.

What You Can Expect From Tile Roofing

Why tile roofing?
Many homeowners select durable metal roofs or cost-effective shingles, but there are also those who are starting to see the benefits of tile roofing, especially when they desire appeal and durability. However, tile roofing’s heavy weight and costliness must also be considered.

Apart from the good looks of their exterior, roofing tiles are also strong insulators. This is attributed to the airspace between them, which allows for efficient air circulation and reduces heat transfer. As a result of these features, both air conditioning utility bills and ice dam formation during the winter are reduced. With regards to weight, commercial and quality residential structures need little or no extra bracing. If there are any additional costs to be met, usually these represent a very small portion.

Benefits of tile roofing
Southern US homes often feature tile roofs. This is because while most of these houses are 50-60 years old, they still have their original roofing due to its superior durability. Most tiles currently used are made from concrete, clay, or sand. However, various advancements in the manufacturing processes have utilized the emergence of lighter and more composite tiles, while still providing the same type of longevity.

Most manufacturers often rate their tiles on a long-term basis (50 years) with proper maintenance, but this is usually a conservative estimate. A tile’s natural resistance to sun damage and top-notch protection against rot and insect destruction allow for this longevity. Additionally, water cannot lead to the decay of tiles, nor provide a source of food insects.

Essentially, tiles can be made from any color or shape that one prefers. For example, some tiles can be made to resemble wooden shakes, but with far superior fire resistance capabilities. This particular feature has made tile roofing quite favorable among a significant population of homeowners. Also, roofing tiles are made the ideal option in places of temperate climatic conditions.

Interested in installing tile roofing? Contact a professional company.

If you have decided to pursue a roof installation project for your Bay Area home, competent and reputable companies should be sought out to handle your project. Century Roof and Tile is one such company that serves to conduct roofing and skylight installations, as well as handle any repairs. Century adequately delivers superior projects that are in line with all your roofing needs. Give us a call at 1-888-233-7548 or contact us via our online contact form.

Our Bay Area roofing specialists are big fans of clay and concrete roof products.

Whether you’re doing light re-roofing on a residential structure or investing in major “reconstructive surgery” on a big corporate building, clay and concrete materials offer pretty awesome advantages.

Advantages of Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles

Did you know that three-quarters of all roof construction activities are related to replacement for worn out materials, such as asphalt shingles, wood shakes, and the like?

This means that, if you want to make a dent in your long-term repair and maintenance costs, focus on durability. Clay and concrete tiles aren’t totally impervious to weathering, heat damage, cracking, etc. But these materials can remain effective for decades without much maintenance.

Up until recently, however, the key constraint — why more consumers didn’t opt for clay or concrete — was the weight. Heavy roofing materials require stronger structures underneath. Many would-be clay or concrete consumers got priced out of the market because they lacked the means or desire to create that structural foundation.

Good news, though: newer, lighter weight clay and concrete products are changing the game.

Clay and concrete are more affordable than other similarly durable, good looking materials, like tile and slate. In the past, however, this “plus” was balanced by a substantial “minus” — concrete products looked drab and “concrete like.” That’s fine if you’re building an industrial facility. Not so fine if you’re designing a home or creating an office to “wow” employees and clients.

Fortunately, very cool new material technologies now allow manufactures to create clay and concrete tiles that effectively mimic other roofing materials, like slate, wood shake, etc. These materials can be built in all sorts of patterns, colors, and blends to meet your design needs.

Weighing Clay and Concrete Tiles against Your Other Roofing Choices

A typical roofing contractor might want to “sell you” on the most expensive, elaborate, complex types of construction to maximize commission. But we here at Century Roof and Solar are in business to help our clients, no matter what. We’re here to tell you the truth. We’d be happy to give you our best, honest insights into your situation. Call 1-888-233-7548 today or e-mail our team now to set up a free consultation.