The Cadillac of the roofing world is the metal shingles and/or shakes. This material will set your home apart from the rest. With all the benefits of a regular metal sheet roof, plus the cosmetics of a traditional shingle or cedar shake look.
Bancroft Barry's Bay Roofing Solutions specializes in metal roofing systems.
Metal shingles are installed direct to the roof sheathing, with your proper underlayment in place. They are screwed atop the shingle, and the bottom will lock into either the eave trim or the previous shingle. This enables the material to interlock while being fastened, giving the system all the structure it needs to withstand high winds.
For the customer who intends to reside in their home for the foreseeable future and wanted the best of the best, this is your type of roof.
Most metal manufacturers are promoting their style of metal shingles, however we have found Decra Roofing Systems Shingle XD, Ideal Roofing Wakefield Bridge, and Vic West Summerside, are well ahead of their competitors.
The age old question that any home owner will ask themselves is this, “Do I go with Shingles or Metal on my new roof?” The answer will differ from one person to the next, however the type of roof that is chosen should reflect the goals that you have in place for your home. Some people will look to own their home for short period of time, and others will look to build the home of their dreams. The difference in home ownership should dictate the type of roofing system you install.
The Cadillac of the roofing world is the metal shingles and/or shakes. This material will set your home apart from the rest. With all the benefits of a regular metal sheet roof, plus the cosmetics of a traditional shingle or cedar shake look.
In recent years we have seen metal roofing requests, projects, and even new manufacturers, rise to new heights. Why has this happened you ask? Simple, metal roofing is the way to go!
A new metal roof offers your home numerous benefits over traditional shingles or cedar shakes, which includes a longer life span of material, durability against weather, fire resistant, reflects the sun’s heat, and has even become comparable in price to traditional shingles.
I am asked the same question almost on a daily basis. Which type of shingles do you recommend? This question used to be complicated, however today it is very straight forward, and the answer is Fiberglass Shingles. With the evolution of shingles over the years, which included the use of asphalt 3 tab shingles, organic shingles and asphalt architectural shingles, the shingle manufacturers of the country have finally got it.
