Most home and property owners want to keep up with the latest home design trends and keep their roofs looking modern and stylish. Learning all the different kinds of roofing trends and their different materials and shades can help you best make an educated decision on how to roof your property.
Do you want to know the latest roofing trends? Are you unsure of what are the most popular choices on the roofing market?
Keep reading to find out what different styles have been trending in roofing.
The Different Kinds of Roofing Trends
There is a wide array of roofing options on the market, making this an overwhelming decision for new home or property owners. For those wanting to stay modern with their choices, a wide variety of options is available.
Here is a comprehensive list for those who are looking for the latest and greatest that the roofing market has to offer.
Solar Roofing
One of the fastest-growing areas of the roofing trade is solar energy. As the world turns to more renewable and sustainable energy, more and more people are looking into solar energy as a way to help power their homes. Investing in solar energy can help reduce electricity costs in a home greatly.
Solar shingles, or roof tiles, are composed of slender photovoltaic sheets that either lay on top of existing roof shingles or replace them altogether. If you are interested in solar energy, it’s important to understand your home’s location. Sunnier areas will benefit more than more shaded.
This may be a more expensive project up front, but the reduction in energy cost for your home can save you more long term.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is not new to the roofing market. It has long been used for more industrial buildings, but it also has been consistently growing traction among those in the residential roofing market, looking for an alternative to more traditional forms of roofing.
Steel, copper, zinc, and aluminum are all popular choices for metal roofs. This roofing style is also popular in more rural areas, due to the metal roofing being more durable in harsher weather than traditional shingles.
Some might feel a sense of concern over the possible noise potential of a metal roof, like the noisy sound of rain hitting the metal. Fortunately, there are multiple solutions to this problem, and installing insulation or special underlayment can help.
Dark Gray and Black Roofing
A darker color palette on roofing is a popular choice. The contrast of a dark gray or black roof and dark trim to a white exterior creates a very modern look, which has been trending for some time and is predicted to trend through the end of this year. These darker colors are also timeless.
Choosing the right colors for your roofing is not a decision that should be made lightly. Choosing the right color with help curb appeal and get you the most out of your investment.
“Cool” Roofs
A “cool” roof is a roof that reflects sunlight and simultaneously cools itself. It does this by emitting any heat that is absorbed into the roofing. This means the roof is literally “cooler”, and keeps heat from entering the building underneath.
Due to less heat entering the building below, cooling costs are much lower. This is why cool roofs are generally much more popular in warmer climates.
Cool roofs are built from cooler materials, like clay or slate. They can come in a variety of colors, though they usually are a lighter shade.
Flat Roofs
This is a very common look for industrial and commercial roofing. However, it has begun rising in popularity in residential as well, as many are choosing a flat roof over the traditional slope. This may be due to the several advantages of flat roofs, like cost-effectiveness and greater durability.
Another reason why many may be choosing flat roofs is the greater versatility they have. Due to their flat and sturdy formation, they can be used in different ways.
Some ways people use their flat roofs are:
- Storing their HVAC units
- Mounting their solar panels
- Keeping a rooftop garden
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles have long been a classic choice for roofing, and they show no sign of losing their popularity. They are the most cost-effective of most roofing options, making them a likely choice for many home and property owners.
Asphalt is generally easy to get material, making this an easy roofing option to install. It is also waterproof and flame resistant. They are well suited for both hot and cold regions.
Asphalt shingles can be made either organically or with a fiberglass mat coated by asphalt granules. The shingles made with a fiberglass mat are also composed of special chemicals and materials that make them resistant to water.
The Different Things That Can Effect Roofing Trends
Roofing trends are not merely chosen by the whim of the general home or property owner. Often, the rise and fall of different roofing trends are often directly related to several different factors.
Some of these may be:
- Supply chain logistics
- Material shortages across the globe
- Increased labor costs
- New roofing materials and techniques introduced into the market
Even with the pandemic behind us, manufacturers and suppliers have still been playing catch up. Due to these shortages and changes, trends and patterns in roofing have changed and are likely to continue to in the future.
Conclusion
The wide variety of roofing trends offers a multitude of choices for all different kinds of tastes. Knowing these different roofing trends can help home or property owners make the best stylish and efficient decisions for their roofing projects.
At Tar Heel Construction Group LLC, we are ready and prepared to offer our guidance and assistance with any questions you may have about roofing trends or projects. For more information, call us at (410) 638-7021 to learn more.
