How To Choose Between These 5 Popular Roofing Materials

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How To Choose Between These 5 Popular Roofing
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• There are several factors you might want to take
  into consideration when deciding what material to
  use for your new roof, such as cost, durability
  and sustainability. To help you make an informed
  decision, here are 5 of the most popular roofing
  materials along with a brief description
• 1.Asphalt shingles
• Able to continue performing well for between 15
  and 30 years, asphalt shingles are popular due to
  their affordability, but are only as durable as
  the amount youre prepared to spend on them.
  Cheap asphalt shingles often perform far less
  well, and as a consequence, dont last as long as
  more expensive ones.

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• Theyre fully recyclable, but only at special
  recycling centers.
• Wooden shingles and shakes
• Typically lasting from between 30 and 50 years,
  wood shingles are often made of cedar or redwood,
  and are fire-resistant (note that theyre not
  fireproof). Not as durable as asphalt shingles,
  they do last longer, however, and as wood is a
  natural insulator, they are a wonderfully energy
  efficient and sustainable choice.
• Wood shingles and shakes are prone to cracking,
  so find a manufacturer with a good hail rating.

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• Metal
• As with wooden shingles, a metal roof can be
  expected to last from between 30 and 50 years,
  and while they are a little more expensive than
  other materials like asphalt and wood, they are a
  lot more durable. Impact resistant and requiring
  far less maintenance than most other materials,
  they are highly energy efficient, too.
• As a final, added bonus, most metal roofs are not
  only made from recycled materials, but are 100
  recyclable themselves.

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• Plastic polymer
• Lasting for as long as 50 years (and more in some
  cases), plastic polymer roofs are exceptionally
  durable and energy efficient, and require a lot
  less maintenance than the slate or wood shingles
  theyre designed to resemble.
• Holding up well in bad weather conditions, they
  are however, not a sustainable option in any
  sense of the word. That said, there are
  manufacturers out there using recycled materials,
  youll just need to hunt them out.

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• Slate
• Slate roofs are one of the oldest and most
  durable roofing materials known to man, and in
  some cases, have survived for as long as 150
  years. Fireproof and able to withstand even
  extreme weather conditions, slate is sustainable
  and durable, and expensive for a very good
  reason.
• Always have a slate roof (or any roof, for that
  matter) installed by a professional roofing firm
  who have experience with that particular
  material, since they can easily crack if
  manhandled or dropped.

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• Because slate is a natural material, the
  manufacturing process doesnt use any toxins,
  making it safe to be recycled, and thanks to its
  density, its super energy efficient.
• Ultimately the type of material you choose for
  your new roof is entirely your decision, but
  arming yourself with the best knowledge, is the
  safest route to making a smart choice. Remember
  that you can discuss your new roof in detail with
  your chosen roofing contractor well in advance of
  any paperwork being signed, or work being carried
  out, and that they are best placed to give you
  the most up-to-date and accurate guidance.

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  general contractor and roofing contractor in
  Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for roofing repair contractors in
  Astoria NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.