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There is an impressive range of durable roofing materials out there that will last through UV ray exposure, wind, and precipitation. Learn the perfect fit for your home and what can best protect you from the elements.
Slate roof: With a lifespan of more than 100 years, slate is so durable as it’s real stone laid down thick on the roof. Note, however, that sufficient truss strength is necessary to hold up the heavy load, and broken slate tiles should be replaced immediately.
Clay tile roof: Also with a lifespan of 100 years, Spanish tile roofs are a loyal roofing material. In fact, one will even find older Spanish tile roofs in great shape. Its Achilles heel isn’t decay or the slow sloughing off of grains, but the cracking of the terracotta tiles themselves.
Wood shake shingle roof: Wood shakes, split or sawn from the log, can withstand bad weather and UV ray exposure better than thin wood shingles. They can last longer by removing debris as soon as it falls on the roof, managing moss, and replacing split shakes right away.
Metal roof: These will probably last one’s lifetime and is even 100 percent recyclable at the end of its life. For maintenance, however, would be replacing the screws every 25 years or so as the rubber gaskets break down over time, thanks to UV exposure.
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Rubber roof: This is great for repurposing old tires. Here, ground up rubber from tires is melted and then formed to resemble many other shingle designs. It’s highly durable, low maintenance, and available in a wealth of styles and colors.
Peter Galgano is the owner of PG Exteriors and operates with an unlimited roofing license. He specializes in roofing and remodeling, insurance restoration, and health and fitness. For more on Peter, click page.
