{"id":154,"date":"2014-08-24T18:56:26","date_gmt":"2014-08-24T18:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.104\/enfold-blog\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-05-31T03:32:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T03:32:19","slug":"a-nice-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/2014\/08\/24\/a-nice-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Types of Roofing Material That are Relatively Cheap and Lightweight"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 Types of Roofing Material That are Relatively Cheap and Lightweight<\/span><\/h1>\n

As time goes on and your roof goes without repair or maintenance, it can begin to show signs of age. When this happens, you are presented with an opportunity to re-shingle your roof.<\/p>\n

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Of course, re-shingling doesn\u2019t mean you have to use shingles. That\u2019s the great part! You can change things up as long as your roof is built to withstand your choice. If you\u2019re thinking about using a new roofing material and don\u2019t want to break the bank, here are some options to consider.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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ASPHALT SHINGLES<\/h3>\n

This tried and true roofing material covers four out of five homes in the United States. Shingles aren\u2019t inherently always black or gray, and you can consult with your residential roofing company to see what styles and colors they provide (if you don\u2019t have a contractor yet, just search \u201croofers near me\u201d to find a list of options). This type of shingle is relatively lightweight and easy to install, making your contractor\u2019s life a little bit easier. A professional asphalt shingle roofing installation can last up to 30 years if well maintained. Although, they can be damaged in high winds and storms, and will buckle or crack with age. This roofing material is often an economical choice as well.<\/p>\n

FAKE SLATE SHINGLES<\/h3>\n

Many homeowners are attracted to the way that a slate roof looks and covet one for their own home. Unfortunately, they can be expensive and the more surface area to cover the more expensive it will be. Luckily, there are inexpensive alternatives such as fake, or composite, slate shingles. These look almost exactly like the real thing at a lower cost. They are also lightweight, about the same as asphalt shingles, so they can be adapted to most roofs.<\/p>\n

METAL ROOFING<\/h3>\n

Metal roofing can come in a variety of materials such as aluminum, steel, alloy strips, and even copper, and can have multiple shapes and textures. Copper tends to be expensive and will have a green patina to it over time. Metal roofing is super lightweight (lighter than asphalt) and reflects the sun so that your home stays cooler in the heat. However, they can also be pretty noisy during rainstorms. Be sure that the \u201croofers near me\u201d that you choose supplies metal roofing or is experienced working with it.<\/p>\n

Since there is no right answer to which type of roofing is right for your house (although some are definitely better than others), you should weigh all of your options carefully. Consider cost as well as looks, and make sure your contractor is familiar with the material you choose.<\/p>\n

No luck searching \u201croofers near me?\u201d Give us a call today for service in the Portland area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4,5],"class_list":["post-154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-food","tag-fun"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/portland-infinity-roofing-35-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1167,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154\/revisions\/1167"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/infinityroofweb.com\/portland-roofing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}