When you need a new roof on your home it can be a very stressful time. If your home has a roof leak and water damage is occurring each time it rains you may not have a lot of time to make a lot of decisions. That’s when you need a good roofing company in Ypsilanti Michigan to help. Choosing the best roofing options for your home can be tough but with the right guidance, you can learn more about the options and what each mean for your home. Here are some of the options you will have when getting a new roof installed.

Types of Asphalt Shingles in Ypsilanti Michigan for Your Home’s Roof

One of the biggest questions you really need to ask is whether or not you actually need a new roof installed or simply a roof repair. This can be determined by the age of your roof in many cases as the roof gets older it will begin to have more problems. Replacing an aging roof is usually better but sometimes roof repair is the best choice. A qualified roofer can help make this decision with you after a roof inspection on your home.

For most homes in Ypsilanti Michigan the choice of roofing material is asphalt shingle roofing. While this is a popular roofing material there are still many different variations when it comes to these shingles. Here are some of the different types or asphalt shingle roofing and some of the pros and cons of each.

3-tab Asphalt Shingles

3-tab asphalt shingles are flat and have their names from the three tabs on each shingle strip. They are the most economical of all the asphalt shingles available. They also make the best shingle choice if you chose to re-roof your home because they don’t weigh as much as other roofing choices. The warranty for three tab shingles can range from 10 to 25 years depending on manufacturer.

Architectural Shingles

The most popular type of asphalt shingle roofing is architectural shingles. Most new homes have these types of shingles installed. They look great and can have a warranty of 20 to 40 years depending on the manufacturer. The best feature of architectural shingles is that they have an appearance that gives them depth and they appear to look a lot more like wood shakes on the roof. This is done by shadows in the shingles which give them depth. There are many different designs and colors when it comes to architectural shingles. These shingles are typically heavier than their three tab counter parts and are not ideal for a roof over project. They are also more expensive than three tab shingles.

Impact Resistant Shingles

During storms the roof on your home can quickly become a problem if it’s not properly installed and have the right roofing installed. For storms such as hail storms the shingles of choice are impact resistant shingles. These shingles are designed to take the impacts of hail stones up to one inch in diameter and not become damaged. Having these roofing shingles installed can also give you discounts on your home insurance plan as well with some companies. These are more expensive than architectural shingles but have a very similar appearance with less design and color choices.

Whatever type or roofing you choose for your home it will depend on the time you plan on keeping your home. If you plan on selling your home in the next 5 years you may not want to invest in the additional costs of impact resistant shingles.  A new asphalt roof will not come cheap. We consider replacing your asphalt roof to be an investment. And the time for that investment to mature will be the question you’ll need to ask yourself.

Get a Consultation from Ypsilanti Roofing Company

If you have questions or concerns about the roof on your home be sure to call Ypsilanti Roofing Company today at 734-291-0165 for a free estimate on roofing services. We can send an experienced roofer out to your home to examine your current roof and make recommendations on whether you actually need a new roof or not. We can also provide financing and pricing estimates on the different types of roofing shingles installation for your home. Give us a call today to learn more.