Colonial Roofing Materials
If you've decided to transform your house into an American colonial-style home — or if you just need to replace your existing roof — Huber & Associates is here to help! With our 40 years of industry knowledge, we're no stranger to bringing homeowners' visions to life.
What Is an American Colonial-Style Home?
Popularized in the 18th century, colonial-style homes have become an enduring exterior design choice. American colonial-style homes are typically two stories, and they usually utilize wood and stone. You can use a variety of roofing materials for your colonial home. If you want to replicate an American colonial-style roof, it's essential to understand all your roofing options.
What Are the Best colonial-style Roofing Materials?
To find the right rooting option for your home, you should consider a few factors in addition to architecture:
Area: If every home in your neighborhood utilizes a specific material on its roofs, consider using that material also. Your home's style will stand out while complementing the other homes in the area.
Trends: A roof is a long-term investment. If you're replicating a trend, make sure you genuinely like the roof — don't just choose it because it's popular at the time.
Weather: When picking a roofing material, consider the weather in your region. If your area experiences extreme weather conditions, sturdy materials are a must.
Copper Roofing
Copper roofing provides a high-end aesthetic and durability. It is also very energy-efficient as it keeps indoor temperatures stable throughout the year by reflecting the sun thus keeping utility costs down. Due to its lightweight nature, it can be installed quickly without extensive modifications to your existing roof. Many colonial homes also feature unique ornamental metal designs and details on weathervanes and steeples that add value and character to a colonial home.
Slate Roofing
Slate is a great option for a colonial home's roof. It is a classic roofing material that has been used for hundreds of years, and goes perfectly with the more uniform styling of a colonial home. It is also durable, as the material contains UV inhibitors to prevent sun damage. Slate roofing can last nearly 100 years with few repairs and little maintenance. It's also fire- and water-resistant.
Wood Roofing
Wood roofing provides a traditional, American aesthetic for a colonial home. Wood shingles were used widely for roofing during 18th century which was the height of the colonial home style's popularity.
Because wood is a renewable resource, wood roofing is also an environmentally friendly option.
Contact Huber & Associates for Your Colonial Home Roofing Shingles
With 40 years of experience, we are experts in creating authentic, historically-accurate roofs. Contact us today to begin creating your American colonial-style roof.