If you are building a new home or replacing the roof on your existing home you have to take aesthetics into account of course, but equally as important is the weight of the roofing material, the cost of the material and the choice of the best roofer in Lombard to do the job.
There is a host of materials available including asphalt, composite, wood, slate and tile, both clay and concrete. Although you may have a certain selection in mind before you confirm your choice there are a few important things that you need to know.
Before going too far you need to know the terminology that roofer in Lombard will use; the term is “The square.” A square equals 100 square feet, an area ten feet by ten feet. The typical two story home with a gable roof will have a floor area of about 2000 square feet with a roof area of about 1500 square feet, or in roofers terms; 15 squares.
The cost:
The cost of the roof is influenced by a number of factors, the material being the most relevant although if you are re-roofing an older home you also must consider the cost of stripping off the existing roof. The roof shape also contributes to the cost. A simple gable roof with minimal breaks for such things as a chimney, a dormer of roof vents is simple and the cost reflects this. On the other hand a house with multiple valleys, skylights, etc will cost more to roof.
Material:
Although there are a number of roofing materials available, not all of them can be used on all roofs. A flat roof or one with a very low slope will need a different approach than a roof with a steep pitch. The same is true with the structure; slate or tile is very heavy and the roof structure may be inadequate to deal with the load.
The most common roofing material used in the US is asphalt shingles, probably because they are the least expensive option and a roofer in Lombard can complete the job reasonably fast. The material is available in a couple of grades; single thickness and thicker, laminated versions. The average life expectancy of single thickness asphalt shingles is about 15 years while the double thick version will easily last 25 years or more. For those that are remodeling, chances are they will use this material for its durability and reasonable cost and there will be no need for structural alterations.
A professional roofer in Lombard can supply and install all different types of roofing materials. For further information and a quotation you are invited to contact showalterroofing.com.
