Wood shingles and shakes provide a natural look to your home. They are commonly made out of cedar, red wood or cypress.
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Wood Shingles and Shake Roofs | Common Roofing Materials Comparison Pt. 3
November 25th, 2009 by Mark VanceTags: asphalt shingles, cedar shake, Interlock Roofing, metal roofing, roofing problems, shake roof, shingle roof, wood roof
Posted in Asphalt Roofing, Energy Star®, Global Warming, Metal Slate Roofing, cool roofing | 1 Comment »
Clay Tile and Slate Roofing | Common Roofing Materials Comparison Pt. 2
October 5th, 2009 by Mark Vance
Clay Tile and Slate is commonly chosen for its appearance. Tile is often chosen for the ability to provide homes with a southwestern, Italian or Spanish Mission look, and Slate is often seen on more upscale homes.
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Tags: Clay Tile Roofing, cool roof, energy star partner, Interlock Industries, metal roofing, slate, slate roofing
Posted in Energy Star®, Metal Roofing Alliance, Metal Slate Roofing, Solar Roofing, UL Certification, Uncategorized, cool roofing | 2 Comments »
Asphalt Composition Shingle Roofing | Common Roofing Materials Comparison Pt. 1
September 15th, 2009 by Mark Vance
Composition shingles are the most common roofing material in North America. They are commonly made of either fiberglass or recycled paper based products mixed with asphalt, which is then covered with colored mineral granules. While they have a low installation cost, composition shingles will usually protect your home for about 10-15 years. Some composition roofs require maintenance or repair in as little as 8 years. Read the rest of this entry »
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Common Roofing Materials Comparison | Introduction
September 11th, 2009 by Mark VanceWhen choosing a new roof most homeowners desire a roof that is not too expensive, requires no maintenance and lasts forever. Should be simple, right? Not necessarily. With all of the roofing options out there the process can get complicated.
Tags: asphalt shingles, cool roofing, Global Warming, Interlock Roofing, metal roofing
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