What Is The Best Type Of Roofing For My Home?

When looking for a new roof, there are many things to take into consideration before choosing what material to go with. There’s a huge variety to choose from and each has it’s own benefits and drawbacks.

First, let’s look at what you should look for in a new roof.

When choosing your roof, you can either go for man-made materials (like plastic polymers) or natural products (like slate). Whichever you choose, you need to consider a number of elements to make sure your new roof is the right roof for your home:

How weatherproof is the roof?

Will it stand up against years of Irish weather?

Is your roof frame sturdy enough for the new material?

Is it in-keeping with the era your home was built?

How much will it cost?

Does it have enough slope?

Is it eco-friendly?

Does the material suit the design/architecture of your home?

When you’re considering your roofing options, don’t just consider the initial installation cost. Remember, sometimes the cheapest roof to install can end up costing you even more in the long term. With that in mind, let’s run through your options for your new roof.

Fibreglass Roofing

Benefits

An excellent option for ‘green’ roof projects

UV-resistant finishes in a variety of colours

100% waterproof solutions

Extremely lightweight

Cheap to install

Lower insurance costs

Reduced heat loss

No chemical run-off

Easily repaired and refurbished

Can be easily removed at the end of it’s lifespan and recycled

Drawbacks

Needs to be re-coated every five years

Required gaps around downlights/electric boxes reduces effectiveness

Slate Roofing

Benefits

Durable

Made from natural materials

Fire resistant

Drawbacks

Can be expensive

Heavy and requires reinforcement

Plastic Polymer Roofing

Benefits

Good wind resistance

Lightweight

Can be made to resemble wood or slates

Low maintenance

Long lasting

Drawbacks

Some plastic polymer roofs are not recyclable

Importance of Roof Repairs and Maintenance

Why Roofing Repair is important when it comes too keeping your home in good order, roofing repair is extremely important…Also,a damaged roof can lead to damage in the other parts of your house.A leaky roof can allow water to enter your home and accumulate where it shouldn’t, which can lead to Mould and other problems.

Benefits

Ultimate Protection.The roof on your home is the ultimate protection for you family and everything inside.

Save Money

Add value too your home

Drawbacks

Leaking water into home

Short lifespan

High maintenance costs

Concrete Tile Roofing

Benefits

Made from natural materials

Long lasting

Fire resistant

Drawbacks

Heavy and requires reinforcement

With all this in mind, it can be pretty difficult to decide what the right option for your new roof installation is. D.Hennessy Roofing has been serving the people of Dublin for over 25 years. We are fully licensed, insured and certified Dublin roofers.

When you choose D.Hennessy Roofing, you can rest assured your roof is in the right hands. Call us now on (01) 830 4004