Orange County

So it’s time to replace the old roof on your home? Or maybe you’re doing a new build, but can’t decide what type of roof to put on your home.

With all the options on the market today - from metal to asphalt to clay and concrete tile - it can be difficult to pick a roofing material that will work best for you and your home. Luckily, a few steps can get you through much of the choosing process up front. Here are the steps you should take to eliminate some roofing materials right off the bat so that you can do your due diligence and choose the roof that will work best for your particular needs.

First, eliminate the impossible

The first thing you should do is eliminate any roofing types that are completely unsuitable for your home and the Southern California climate. On this second point, most types of roofing material can be made to suit the climate in SoCal. However, you’ll see cedar shake shingles less often here because the dry weather and sun exposure may weather them more quickly.

You should also look into the types of materials that your roof can support. Heavier materials, such as concrete and clay tiles, take a stronger supporting structure and underlayment than lighter options. While you can often retrofit a house to support these materials, this could add significantly to your costs. So ask your Orange County roofing contractor whether your current structure will support all types of materials, and you may be able to eliminate some options off the bat.

You want to protect the exterior of your home. But sometimes you neglect one important area. It’s easy to do. The area in question, of course, is your roof. Elevated and often out of your field of vision, a rooftop generally doesn’t get the level of attention often lavished on the patio or garden. But it needs this attention just the same. Any Orange County roofer will tell you that. All too often, these professionals see the results of long-term roof neglect. And usually it’s not pretty. What are some of the possible results of neglect? One of the most common is roof deterioration.

Roof deterioration happens over time, typically during a long stretch of years. There are many causes of deterioration, but the most destructive is a steady barrage of sunlight and other elements. An Orange County roofing company can check for damage by conducting periodic roof inspections. These qualified experts also can take preventative measures if you so desire. Among the newest preventatives on the list is the composite roof. As the term implies, this type of roof incorporates a blend of materials in its composition. Shingles might be made of fiberglass, wood, polyester, or fiberglass. Other materials may be used, as well. The point is that the right combination can provide excellent protection against sunlight, as well as dependable water-proofing.

Is a composite roof right for you? That all depends. Often, the combined materials absorb and retain heat more readily than non-composites. Good news in the winter time, particularly if your heating bills are sky high. This retention, however, can be a disadvantage during the hotter summer months. Light colors can help in this regard. Composite roofs might also prove beneficial if you live in a windy canyon. Shingles made of the blend are excellent at standing up to powerful gusts.  

If you have questions about composite roofs, be sure to reach out to Luke Roofing. A long-established, Anaheim, Orange County roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for the most efficient, reliable roofing solutions.