Our roofs protect us from all kinds of weather – heat, wind, rain, hail, and snow. They provide shelter from the heat and keep the cold out. Without a roof, our home would just have walls. The point is that our roofs deserve just as much respect as any other part of the home.
Real Estate is booming in Nashville. Whether it’s an existing home or new construction, homeowners and builders are rejoicing from the slump of 2008-2009. Lately, we have been receiving phone calls from potential homeowners looking to purchasing a home and would like to have a roof inspection before they agree to put an offer in. After finding the roof needing replacement, we are then always asked, “What do you suggest to replace it with?”
So, today, I want to give you 3 Popular Roofs in Nashville that will last a long time withstanding the heat and humidity of the south and keep the cold out in the winter.
3 Popular Roofs in Nashville
Asphalt Shingles
In a highly competitive residential roofing market saturated with numerous options, asphalt shingles is by far one of the most popular choices. While not as durable and long-lasting as some of the other roofing materials such as metal, slate, or clay tile, asphalt shingles can provide an adequate protection and sufficient aesthetic appeal at only a fraction of the cost.
Architectural or Dimensional Shingles are the predominate shingle in Nashville with Designer Shingles steadily increasing.
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Metal Roof
Becoming an increasingly popular alternative to shingles, metal roofing can be found using copper, steel, and aluminum. While the upfront costs tend to be higher, the long-term advantages of a metal roof are beyond comparison of that to a shingle roof.
Metal roofing is becoming popular because homeowners are tired of replacing a roof every 10-12 years due to poor installation or faulty shingles. Metal roofs provide a Class A fire-rating. Due to the stone-coated metal it is not prone to rot, warp, crack, or break. Some have warranties to withstand 2.5” hail and can last up to 60 years.
Slate Roof
Although not ideal for everyone, slate roofs have not only been found in Nashville, but all over Tennessee. Slate is another popular roofs in Nashville. Because of its longevity and environmentally friendly, it is one of the longest lasting roofs you will find. Through the years we have replaced underlayments before slate roofs.
The big reason why a slate roof is one of the popular roofs in Nashville is the beauty of it. When taking a drive in Belle Meade, you can see countless amounts of slate roofs. Take a peek along West End and you will see this classy, and much celebrated, roofing material on commercial buildings and residential homes.
Consider these popular roofs in Nashville and more when building a new home or replacing your old roof in Tennessee. And remember, no matter what seek a roofing expert before you start.
Give us a call at (615) 452-0161 for any roof samples you would like to see to help make your decision or schedule a free consultation.
