Should You Have Your Home Roofed With Rolled Roofing?
Rolled roofing has long been used on commercial buildings. It starts off as a roll of asphalt-based product that is unrolled onto the roof and then attached to the roof surface in long strips. Some homeowners are now beginning to have rolled roofing installed on their homes. Is rolled roofing right for your home? That depends. It has some pros and some cons when used in a residential setting.
Pros: It's easy to install
Rolled roofing goes on quickly, and installing it is a fairly easy job for most roofers. There are also not a lot of mistakes roofers can make when installing it. As long as they nail the roofing on securely and position the sheets properly, the roof should offer good protection. It's often easier to find a roofer to install rolled roofing than one who will install other less-conventional roof materials like thatch or slate.
Con: It does not last that long
Rolled roofing is not as long-lived as most other roof materials. You will have to replace it before you'd generally have to replace a shingle, metal, or tile roof.
Pro: Rolled roofing works on roofs of varied slopes
You don't want to use rolled roofing on flat roofs as it may hold onto water. However, you can use it on roofs with a low slope and also on those with steeper slopes. If your roof has varied pitches, this is a good roofing material to choose since it will be compatible with all surfaces.
Con: It has a rather basic look
Rolled roofing is black, and it generally has a matte finish. This can look good with certain architectural styles, but it is not the most unique or creative aesthetic. A rolled roof may look out of place on a more traditional home.
Pro: It's lightweight
Rolled roofing does not weigh very much, which means it is easy to transport. It is also easy for roofers to get up onto the roof. If your roofer drops off the roof material and you need to move any of the rolls, you should be able to pick them up quite easily.
If you think rolled roofing may be a good choice for your home, contact a roofing company that installs it. They can take a look at your home and give you a quote. This is a rather affordable roof material, and most people are surprised how little it costs to install.
Contact a residential roofing contractor near you to learn more.
