Asphalt shingle roofs use petroleum as part of its asphalt mix. These high-quality materials can pave roads and ensure smooth passage for heavy vehicles. As such, they're a prime choice for most homeowners as roofs due to their excellent price point and performance. However, composite slate and shake roofs are becoming greatly popular because of their durability, imitation of source roofing materials, and affordability.
A high-quality composite roof uses top-notch, industrial-grade polymer. It derives several properties from wood blends, asphalt shingles, fiberglass, and other materials for strengthening and creating its aesthetic. For this reason, it's more expensive than traditional roofing materials, but it can perform on par with metal, clay, and actual slate tile roofing.
Composite roofs also come in various colors and textures. While you can find slate and wood shake aesthetics from DaVinci Roofscapes, other manufacturers might imitate asphalt shingle roofs, clay tiles, and other unique textures that have never been used as traditional roofing materials. In short, you can use any modern or traditional roof material style while enjoying the strong polymer-based protection of composite roofs.
Some prospective buyers looking at properties in upper-class subdivisions may purchase a pre-owned home because it uses a newly-replaced composite roof because of its durability, excellent price point, and aesthetics that effectively comply with local homeowners association guidelines.
Heather and Little LTD has a great post about the benefits of using composite roofing materials. Learn more about them below.
When it comes to choosing the material from which a building’s roof will be constructed, you have plenty of options. Some materials will suit your needs better than others however, and it’s important to seriously consider your options. If you haven’t considered composite or synthetic roofing materials, take a look at the following benefits, which make them a contender for your next roofing project.
Durability
Replacing a roof is generally an expensive process that you don’t want to undergo more often than necessary. As such, it is imperative that the material you select has a reputation for durability and can withstand the tests of time and the elements. Synthetic or composite roofing materials are stronger and longer-lasting than their all-natural counterparts because they’re specifically engineered to outlast cedar, and possibly slate and other roofing materials.
Wind Resistance
In many cases, a synthetic roof can withstand winds of up to 110 mph. This means that, barring any natural disaster or storm of hurricane proportions, your roof will be able to perform without worry.
Fire Resistance
Fire resistance ratings vary by manufacturer and type of materials used to make the composite. For instance, a Class A fire rating is achievable with a synthetic shake roof, which makes this material excellent for a number of building projects, including those related to historic preservation. Although not all roofs will be able to achieve this highest degree of fire resistance, it is often more plausible with a synthetic or composite roofing system.
Impact Resistance
Impact resistance is important for many reasons. Damage that could otherwise occur from hail as an example, is much less likely to occur on a synthetic roof. It is not unreasonable to seek out synthetic roof composite materials with a Class 4 impact resistance qualification. This top-of-the-class measurement is attainable from a number of synthetic and composite roof manufacturers.
Fade-Resistance
Fading is a known problem with many roofing materials. Over time, exposure to the sun can cause a once-pristine roof to look old and unkempt. With natural materials, even the highest quality treatment can’t fully protect it from harm that will eventually come from the elements. Composite materials on the other hand, can be created to be resistant to the sun’s harmful effect, leading to decades of a beautiful, fade-free finish. (Continue reading here to learn more)
If you need proper and perfect composite roof installations using DaVinci Roofscapes materials, you can always count on Roper Roofing & Solar's experienced professionals to help with your needs. With our decades of experience, we're sure we can achieve the results your project needs. Contact us today to get started.
