3 Ways to Add Design to Your Roof

Dallas Roofing Trends- How To Add Design

3 Ways To Add Design To Your Roof- Elite Roofing and ConsultingAre you planning to build a new home or do you need to select a new roof for an existing home? Working with a Dallas roofing contractor can help you identify the latest roofing trends including which materials are popular, color schemes, and styles to select. Composite shingles continue to rank as one of the top-selling roofing materials due to price, color schemes, and durability. Clay tiles are another popular roofing option in Dallas as they provide durability and handle the intensity of the heat. Here are some different things you can do to add design to your roof.

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Asphalt Shingles

Of all roofing materials on the market, asphalt shingles continue to be the popular choice due to their versatility. Asphalt shingles include a fiberglass medium with sand-like granules and they vary in sizes and thickness. Asphalt shingles are appealing and have a lifespan upwards of 15 years based on the style you select. A roofer in Dallas will be able to help you identify which asphalt shingles are best for your home and your financial situation. Asphalt colors are extremely versatile as they can be colored to anything you desire. Red and black tend to be the most popular.

Tile

Tile Roofing- Roofing Contractor DallasTile is a popular roofing selection as it suits design styles popular in Texas and southern areas. Tile is beneficial because it can handle the high intensity of the sun. It is extremely durable and can last for upwards of 50 years. Tile is very heavy, so most homeowners will need to add support beams in the attic and renovate parts of the home to sustain the weight of the tiles. Tile is expensive, but it can boost the property value of a home tremendously. Tile normally comes in a red or brown color.

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Slate

A modern roofing option to consider is slate roofing. Slate roofing is the most durable of all roofing materials on the market. Slate is unique as no two pieces are going to be the same. Slate tends to be one of the best options if you want a unique roof that gives your home personality. Speak to a Dallas Roofing Company about slate roofing options to find out where it is from. Slate normally comes from quarries in Vermont and Pennsylvania. The look of slate can vary drastically from the quarry and the cut of shingles. Another benefit to slate is the fact that it can be recycled for reinstallation. Slate roofing is expensive, and heavy. Slate will require additional support to be added to the roof. Slate colors can vary, but most tend to come in a grey or silver color.

Replacing the shingles is a great way to transform the look of your home. Speak to your roofer about different ways to change the pattern of the shingles during installation as it will give your roof a unique look!

 

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Reggie Green

Reggie Green is the founder of Elite Roofing and Consulting, a residential and commercial roofing contractor based in Dallas, Texas. A former insurance adjuster – licensed in 14 states, Reggie has made it his mission to bring honesty, integrity, and top notch customer service to the roofing industry. Reggie resides in Dallas with his wife and three daughters.

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