When you have serious storm damage to your roof, or if it has deteriorated over time, you have to face the fact that it’s time for a major Minneapolis roof repair. You can use asphalt shingles if that is what you presently have. There is a wide variety of colors from which to choose, and you can find some very high quality asphalt shingles on the market today.
If all of the homes in your neighborhood use asphalt shingles, this might be the best choice for your roof repair. Should you happen to have a homeowners association, they may not even allow any other type of roofing materials.
On the other hand, if you live in an area of custom built homes or in a rural area with no other homes close by, you may want to consider upgrading your roof and make your home really stand out as an upscale home.
Upgrading to any of the high end roofing materials will cost more, but these high end materials will stand up to the elements so much better than the asphalt shingles that, you may never need a major roof repair again.
So what are these new roofing materials? Well, some of your options are: wood shingles, slate or tiles, and metal. The wood shingles can look beautiful, but they do require more maintenance. Slate and tiles also are very nice, but the additional weight of having stone roofing materials often requires reinforcing the roof structure, or even replacing it.
Probably the best choice for upgrading your roof is to go with metal. Metal shingles can be made of steel, aluminum, or copper. They come in designs that are very attractive, and they are available in different colors. Some metal roofing materials are designed to last eighty years or more. You need to see them in person to really appreciate their beauty.
