Give Your Home a Face Lift with these Contemporary Roof Tiles

Contemporary architectural designs are on the rise with homeowners looking for newer, energy-efficient, and artistic roofing systems. An Oakland roofing contractor will more often than not recommend a modern roofing system due to its simplistic yet timeless nature. In this post, we discuss four of the most popular contemporary Bay Area roofing styles.

Clay or concrete roofs
Although tile roofs are quite a costly investment especially if you choose clay over concrete tiles, they offer quite a number of benefits including great curb appeal, energy efficiency, durability, longevity, fire safety, and low maintenance among others.

Clay tiles are made from baking molded clay. The tiles’ density depends on the baking temperature and duration. The most popular clay tile colors include brown, orange, yellow, white, and the most commonly used and contemporary color, Terra-Cotta.

Concrete tiles are normally made of cement, sand, and water. After mixing them, the tile blocks are molded under high pressure and heat. Concrete tiles can imitate other roofing materials such as stone, clay tiles, slate, and wood shake.

Slate
Slate is often overlooked as most homeowners are not familiar with its capabilities and value. Apart from being extremely durable and water-resistant, its naturally cleft surface provides beautiful color variation across your entire roof. Slate is made of natural stone which implies that the tiles don’t emit pollutants during manufacturing. The tiles can also be recycled if they outlive your home. Talk to us about Bay Area reroofing with GAF TruSlate tiles!

Metal
This is one of the most sustainable roofing materials on the market. Metal roofs are not only made from recycled material but can also be recycled once they outlive their use. A metal roof can also be installed on your existing roof. They are durable, low-maintenance, beautiful, and versatile. Some of the most popular metal roofing tiles are made of steel, tin, copper, zinc, and aluminum.

Fiber cement roofs
Fiber cement, which has previously been used as a siding material, is gaining popularity as one of the best roofing options. It is made of cellulose fibers, sand, and cement. Its rise in popularity in San Francisco is due to its ability to withstand the area’s sea salt air. It also holds up well against harsh weather conditions.

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Contact Our San Francisco Roofing Experts Today

Regardless of the roofing material or roofing style you choose, make sure you consult with a reputable San Francisco roofing company first. Ben’s Roofing is a Bay Area roofing contractor that can make your roofing dreams come true. Get in touch with us at (510) 690-8570 or through our online contact form here to get started.