5 Factors That Affect a Roof’s Performance

With so many different types of roofing available today, you won’t be short on options when choosing a new roof for your home. Understanding how different features affect a roof’s performance can help you make your decision:

1. Shape: Residential homes tend to feature roofs with a high slope, because this design helps efficiently shed rainwater from a relatively small square area. High-slope roofs are also ideal for showcasing the beauty of your roof and boosting your home’s curb appeal.
2. Material: Choosing the appropriate roof material is a balancing act between cost, preference, aesthetics, performance, and architectural design. Asphalt shingles are still the most popular choice among homeowners, as they offer a good balance between the aforementioned factors. However, other materials such as metal or tile roofing have much longer service lives.
3. Maintenance Requirements: Regular roofing maintenance can prolong your roof’s service life and improve its performance by addressing small problems before they can escalate. In fact, maintenance is so crucial that many roofing warranties require proof of regular maintenance.
4. Warranties: Roofing warranties should always provide coverage against manufacturing defects (material warranties) and installation errors (workmanship warranty). These are typically processed separately depending on the root of the problem, but some roofing warranties, like GAF’s System Plus and Golden Pledge® limited warranties, include workmanship coverage.
5. Color: Choosing the right color combination for your roof, siding, and trim will have a big impact on your home’s curb appeal—so make sure you take the latter two into consideration when choosing your roofing color. You can also improve your home’s energy efficiency by choosing a light roof color, as it bounces the heat from the sun and helps reduce your indoor cooling requirements.

Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC serves Ft Lauderdale, Weston, and Hollywood, FL. To learn more about asphalt shingle, tile, or metal roofing for your home, call us today at (954) 989-7794 or fill out our contact form to request a quote or get a free storm damage inspection.