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In today’s market replacing a roof has many options for the homeowners; there is Asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and clay tile roofs. The most common one is the Asphalt shingle also known as a 3 tab shingles or Architectural shingle. Metal roofing has been increasing in sales due to the fact you have designer colors, stronger, and more durable than asphalt shingles. Metal roofing with UL2218 Specifications, could qualify you for up to a 35% discount on your homeowners policy.
Architectural shingles are thicker than the standard 3 tab shingle. The architectural shingle will cast shadows to give the roof a dimensional look that the normal 3 tab shingle wont. There is also an impact resistant shingle that works well in the Chicago area due to the nature of our weather regarding wind and hail. A few manufactures are offering this type of shingle which is designed to resist impact damage from wind and hail. The impact resistant shingle cost will be more expensive than the 3 tab or the architectural shingle due to the additional benefits. Some other items to consider is using Ice/ Water shield and a ridge vent system to make your roof possible last longer.
If you need any help in making a selection between an asphalt or a metal roof, let one of Lotz Renovations, Inc. roofing specialist help you in the decision. We will give you the pros and cons on each of the roofing systems you might be considering. So, call us today and arrange an appointment to meet one our roofing specialist at your home or office.
Lotz Renovations, Inc. offers a 5 year labor warranty on all residential roofing and has been a full service remodeling company servicing Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glenview, Glencoe, Northbrook, and many other towns for over 25 years.