1. Assess your Home’s Street Appeal
Did you know that about 40% of your home’s visual appeal comes from your roof? How your roof appears from the street can affect the market value of your home. Like house paint or siding, the shingle you choose for roofing can add character to the exterior of your house. Roofing shingles can add a nice textured look that will make your home stand out, especially if the roof is the only unique feature you can highlight.
2. Choose the Right Roofing Material
Here’s a list of some of the most common roofing materials.
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- Asphalt shingles
The most common roofing material is the asphalt shingle, and you may be surprised by the number of choices you have within that category! Designer asphalt shingles add to the unique look of custom homes with a wide variety of colors and textures. Standard asphalt shingles are an economical choice.
- Asphalt shingles
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- Natural and synthetic slate and shakes
For a distinctive roof, choose from hand-quarried slate or synthetic shakes made with post-consumer and natural materials.
- Natural and synthetic slate and shakes
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- Standing seam metal
Many farmhouses in the central Shenandoah Valley and throughout the eastern U.S. have long-lasting standing seam metal roofs. For an enduring, period look, choose this type of roof. Standing seam roofs are available in a variety of colors.
- Standing seam metal
3. Choose the Right Color
Most roofing materials are available in many color choices. Consider the color of your home’s siding, and the style of your home when deciding on a roofing shingle color. Valley Roofing & Exteriors will work with you to help you choose the proper shingle color. We have technology that can let you see your home with multiple colors and styles so you can make an educated decision.
Homeowners often start this process unsure of which direction to take. Now, you have a clear understanding of how each option performs and where each one fits best.
Valley Roofing & Exteriors helps homeowners throughout the Shenandoah Valley choose and install materials based on real-world performance, not guesswork.
If you want to see what properly installed systems look like, explore our project gallery.
If you are unsure which option is right for your home, schedule a discovery call so we can evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution.
