Mostly Used Types of Roofing Materials

Not all types of roofing materials are the same. They can have a huge difference in terms of appearance, cost, and longevity. The cheapest ones include rolled roofing and composite shingles, while most expensive are stainless steel, natural slate, and eco-friendly green roofing.

Rolled roofing material is used for low-slope roofs on houses, shops, as well as some other structures. It is a very affordable type of roofing material, but not so aesthetically pleasing and stable.

Composite shingles or composite asphalt shingles may be one of the most popular types of roofing material. These shingles consist of asphalt and mineral granules and usually last for 20-30 years. Also, they are easy to repair.

Metal roofs gained a huge popularity lately but can be very expensive. One of the great advantages of metal roofing is that it is fire-resistant. There are some pretty expensive variants of metal roofing like stainless steel or copper.

Slate shingles are also commonly used. Slate roof implies thin sheets of stone and it’s not very easy to install. It’s an authentic and steady type of roofing material. A slate roof can last for more than 100 years without any replacement.

Natural roofing is a type of roofing that includes plants like moss or other organic materials. Moss can be an effective roofing type when properly planned. It can provide good thermal insulation and absorb rainwater. A green roof is eco-friendly but still considered eccentric.

One more organic roofing type is a wood shingle roof. It usually lasts for 25 years and requires repairs often. Wood is also used in the form of wood shake which can last longer, up to 40 years. Wood shakes are very much thicker than wood shingles. Wood types of roofing material require moss removal regularly.

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