How to Select a Roof for your Home: 12 Factors to Consider
Selecting a new roof for your home can be difficult because there are many factors to consider. Let us examine the 12 important factors to consider when choosing a new roof for your home.
1. Appearance
How will the new roof look with your home’s architecture and exterior? How does it fit into the neighborhood you live in?
2. Price
What is the full price for the roof, including installation, materials, and any other work such as gutters, skylights, and other materials that are required? You should weigh the long-term return on investment and affect of your new roof on your property value. If you will be living in your home for many years it is not recommended that you install a cheap asphalt shingle roof because you may need to replace it sooner rather than later.
3. Homeowners Association (HOA)
Make sure that the roofing product that you want to get installed is approved by your Homeowners Association (HOA). If it is not currently an approved roofing material then you may need to do some lobbying to get the product approved by your HOA. If you need assistance getting CeDUR HOA approval give us a call at 720-974-9200.
4. Life Expectancy and Durability
What is the expected life of the new roof? How will the appearance of the roof hold up over time? How will the roofing material hold up over time? If you contact a roofing contractor to get a roof estimate for your home, can they show you other roofs located near you that you can drive by and look at?
5. Warranty
How long is the manufacturers warranty? What is covered by the warranty? This may include: material defects, labor, and other costs. Is the warranty pro-rated over time? Can the warranty be transferred to future homeowners? If it can be transferred, how many times and for how long can it be transferred?
6. impact resistant Roof
If you live in an area that experiences hail storms you should consider a hail rated or impact resistant roof. Impact resistant roofing products tend to be more durable and will generally not be damaged or destroyed by hail storms. If you need an impact resistant roof make sure it is tested and certified by a 3rd party testing company like the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
7. Insurance discounts
Depending on the roofing product you select, you may be able to receive impact resistance insurance discounts on your homeowners insurance policy. Check with your insurance company to determine the amount of savings you qualify for. CeDUR Synthetic Roofing Products provide impact resistance discounts that can help you save money on your homeowners insurance policy.
8. Fire resistance
If you are located in a high risk fire zone or an area that borders a wilderness area, fire resistance is critical. Some communities in high risk fire zones require that residents only install new roofs that are fire resistant. The most fire resistant roof that you can purchase is a Class A Fire Rated roof. Keep in mind that CeDUR roof products are completely fire resistant and extinguish flame spread in the event of a fire. If you want to learn more about roof fire safety and fire resistance, click here.
9. Wind
In high wind areas you will want to check the wind rating of roofing products to make sure they will stand up to severe wind. If you are located in a hurricane prone area keep in mind you may need to follow local building codes prior to selecting or installing a new roof on your home.
10. Walkability
There are times that roof repairmen or other workers may need to walk on your roof. You will want a roof that they can walk on without breaking shingles or tiles. It is strongly advised that homeowners do not walk on their roofs for safety reasons.
11. Maintenance costs
When selecting a new roof for your home you should understand what the expected yearly maintenance costs are. Some roofs will require regular cleaning or treatment to maintain the roof and prevent it from deteriorating over time. Maintenance costs can be a costly and unexpected out of pocket expense so it is smart to understand what the maintenance costs will be ahead of time.
12. Mold and mildew resistant
Roofs that are mold or mildew resistant are important if you live in high humidity and salt air environments. States like Washington, Oregon, California, North Carolina, Florida, Minnesota, Georgia, Wisconsin and Massachussetts experience severe humidity or salt air which can deteriorate roofs quickly. If you live in these environments you will want to select a roofing product like CeDUR which is mold, mildew and algae resistant.
Select CeDUR Synthetic Roofing for your Home
A CeDUR synthetic roof meets the 12 factors listed above. A CeDUR composite roof will improve the curb appeal and property value of your home. If your home is located in a high risk fire zone CeDUR products are stand alone Class A Fire Rated and extinguish flame spread in the event of a fire. If your home is located in an area that experiences hail storms like Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma or Nebraska, then you will want to select a roofing product that is Class 4 Impact Resistant like CeDUR.
Keep in mind that CeDUR has passed the most stringent testing standards with regards to impact resistance and fire resistance. CeDUR shakes are the thickest and most durable synthetic roofing shakes that you can purchase. Our synthetic cedar shakes feature a 3/4” inch butt end that truly captures that hand split heavy cedar shake appearance.
CeDUR composite roofing products feature a Class 4 Impact Resistance Rating, stand alone Class A Fire Rating and a 50 Year Lifetime Limited Warranty. These are the highest ratings available in the industry. CeDUR is the best cedar shake alternative and can be installed in any climate or environment. CeDUR shakes are extremely durable and resistant to heavy snow, damaging hail, freeze / thaw cycles and high wind.
