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Roofing

Roofing comes in different styles and materials. It is up to you which one to use.
Sheet metal roofing in my opinion is the best to use. It is easily installed, though it should be done by a professional installer. The cost is higher for material but overall the cost is about the same as standard shingles. It comes in a variety of colors and some colors can be custom ordered. The reason it is best to have a professional install it is because there are so many different trim pieces needed to install it correctly. It is also best to have an installer measure your roof because they can get exact measurements for each section of roof on your house. They can also be sure and order all the different trim pieces needed for proper installation. You can also install sheet metal roofing over your existing shingles. Metal roofing also comes with a forty (40) year warranty.

Shingles come in different colors and styles also. There are tabbed shingles, architectural shingles fibergalass shingles and asphalt shingles. The basic shingles generally have a warranty period of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years. When replacing shingles you also have to take into consideration the tearing off of the old shingles and taking them to a certified dump site. It is against the law to dump them just anywhere and is punushable by a large fine if you are caught doing so. You also should replace the shingle underlayment (felt) with new.

These are the two most popular type of roofing where I live. Mostly we install sheet metal roofing, but we still do shingles from time to time. It is up to you which you want to use.

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