FAQ
Understand Roofing Before Choosing the Best for Your Home
Cedar Roof
1. What is a Cedar Roof?
Cedar roofs are made from natural cedar wood, cut into individual pieces and layered to create a beautiful, distinctive appearance. They offer a warm, natural look with unique character.
2. What Types of Homes Are Cedar Roofs Suitable For?
Suitable for Modern, Contemporary, Minimal, and Nordic-style homes, as well as resorts and homes that embrace a natural look.
3. Does Cedar Wood Change Color Over Time?
It may change color over time when exposed to sunlight and weather conditions, as cedar is a natural wood.
Shingle Roof
1. What is a Shingle Roof?
An Asphalt Shingle Roof is a roofing material made with a fiberglass mat core coated with asphalt to help protect against moisture and water. The surface is covered with mineral granules, which help shield the material from weather exposure while adding color and texture. The shingles are installed in overlapping layers across the roof surface, together with an underlayment system and accessories according to proper installation standards.
2. What Types of Homes Are Shingle Roofs Suitable For?
Suitable for sloped roofs and a wide range of building styles, including residential homes, modern homes, contemporary homes, European-style homes, resorts, and vacation houses. It also works well with roofs that have multiple angles, levels, or complex shapes. However, the roof slope and structure must be suitable for the selected shingle roofing system.
3. How Well Does a Shingle Roof Protect Against Rain and Leaks?
It can effectively protect against rain and water leakage when installed correctly as a complete roofing system. Waterproofing depends not only on the shingles, but also on the roof deck, underlayment, overlapping installation, proper fasteners, flashing, and careful finishing around joints, ridges, eaves, and roof penetrations.
4. How Long Does a Shingle Roof Last?
The lifespan depends on the type and grade of shingles, material quality, weather conditions, roof slope, ventilation system, and installation standards. It is also important to consider the expected service life and warranty terms provided by each manufacturer.
5. How Is a Shingle Roof Different from a Traditional Tile Roof?
Shingle roofs are relatively lightweight compared to many concrete or clay tile roofs and are installed over a continuous roof deck, making them well suited for roofs with complex angles or shapes. Their overlapping layers and mineral-granule surface also create a distinctive texture and appearance compared with conventional rigid roof tiles.
