Before starting a roof replacement in Sunrise Manor, you first must evaluate the particular needs of your home. A qualified professional should determine if your roof can be repaired rather than replaced. The local climate and your home’s architecture are two significant factors that influence the selection of roof replacement materials. The climate in Sunrise Manor is unique, with intense heat in the summer and a surprising amount of wind. Both conditions exert a lot of stress on roof materials, which must endure constant expansion and contraction as they heat up and cool off with the changing day and night temperatures. The way your roof handles the sun and the wind is a huge factor in how long it lasts.
You also need to consider how old and what type of shape your current roof is in when you're contemplating an eco-friendly roof. Older roofs may not meet current building code requirements and might not even meet the conditions necessary for what are considered "rooftop penetrations," meaning your roof structure as it is may not be able to support significantly heavier materials (like clay or slate) if you're thinking about switching from what are called "lightweight concrete" or "asphalt" roofing materials. Also, keep in mind that the pitch of your roof will play a part in what sort of eco-friendly roofing materials would work best for you. A very steep roof will probably take different materials than a flat roof or a roof with a low slope.
The budget significantly determines the type of roof replacement that is ideal for your Sunrise Manor home. While premium products like metal or slate roofs can offer stunning good looks and great endurance, they will run you a lot more up front than even top-of-the-line asphalt shingles or wood shakes. Nevertheless, if you look at the roof's overall lifetime costs—which should include likely maintenance expenses, potential energy savings, and its appearance—that kind of roof might save you money. An increasingly common choice here in Sunrise Manor is a "cool roof"—a roofing system that reflects sunlight and absorbs less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofing" can come in the form of light-colored shingles, metal roofing, or even the kind of modified bitumen roofing I've seen on some of the flatter roofs in the neighborhood.