Which Roofing Option Is Right for You? Let’s Weigh the Pros and Cons

May 23rd, 2019

As a leading provider of roofing services across Richboro, PA, and surrounding areas, our team of expert contractors is knowledgeable about all types of roofing. And as with any piece of construction that is available in a range of different materials, the different kinds of roofing can have their distinct advantages and disadvantages. So before you decide on your upgrade or roof replacement, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons of each. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular types of roofing, and what they have to offer.

What to Consider

Overall, we recommend considering the roofing material’s longevity, durability, weight, slope, aesthetics, environmental friendliness, and local code. For instance, sometimes roofing is too heavy for a structure; other times it will wear out quickly. It’s also essential to adhere to any municipal regulations and other requirements.

Asphalt

Asphalt shingles are incredibly popular. In fact, they comprise almost 80% of the general housing market. The advantage of using asphalt shingles is that they are fire and wind resistant, inexpensive, moderate in weight, and suitable for a range of slope types.

Not only can they be manufactured to look like a variety of materials including tile, wood, and more, but asphalt shingles are also easy to maintain and durable. Additionally, they’re cost effective and eco-friendly as well.

Metal

Metal roofing can come in a wide range of materials from steel to copper, alloys and more. The materials are lightweight, energy efficient, and recyclable. They are also excellent at absorbing heat, are durable, and have solid resistance to the elements. As with asphalt, metal roofing can be designed to fit a range of slope types.

One note about metal roofing is that they are not always aesthetically pleasing, and their prices can range from moderate to expensive. Some metals such as copper can change color with age, which some homeowners could find unattractive.

Slate

Slate is another excellent roofing material that is present on the rooftops of many older buildings. It boasts exceptional durability and has excellent resistance to both wind and fire. It’s also natural, and therefore it’s eco-friendly and recyclable.

The disadvantages of slate are its weight and price. Slate tiles are heavy, therefore can only be used on roofs that can cope with their weight. They are also only suitable for steep slopes on rooftops. However, there is a fake slate option that is less heavy and costly when compared to the real thing, and is eco-friendly as well. This can be a perfect option to save money but still maintain the look of real slate roofing.

To find out what the best materials are for your roof type, call the top-rated roofing contractors in Bucks County, PA, and the surrounding areas today at 215-660-3802.

L. C.

14:13 11 Sep 18

Munz Construction has done a number of large projects for us at our home over the past 18 yrs. They have always done a great job. Their workers are good and very courteous. We have always felt very comfortable with them in our house, especially Phil and Jason. Steve and Pete are easy to work with and are responsive to questions/issues. Bryan is very helpful when you need to make selections for your projects. The company stands behind their work and provides quality in a timely fashion, which can't be said for a lot of other companies these days. We would definitely recommend them!

tina leck

17:46 17 Aug 18

Munz Construction did an amazing job with our basement remodel. The entire team was so pleasant to work with. Everyone that has come to our home since the remodel has been thoroughly impressed with the design. It really was a great experience to work with everyone at Munz. I’d like to also add that my husband tends to be an “overspender” and I am the complete opposite... so from the very start of our project , the design team made sure we were both comfortable with all of our selections. They always showed numerous options and price points for different things. So in the end, my husband and I were both so happy with everything. Thanks Munz, we’ll definitely use you again.

Sheryl Duffy

19:23 17 Sep 18

I did a major renovation of a 40 year old house. While touching virtually every room, the most significant changes included creating a new custom kitchen by combining the existing kitchen with a small dining room, creating a new master bedroom and converting a small bedroom into a large new master bathroom. I had contacted several well known home renovation companies who either did not seem to be interested in the large project or did not seem to offer the “full service” and support I needed. Steve and Bryan spent all the time I needed to make me comfortable making all the design decisions – not an easy task since I am design challenged! Any issues that came up, as would be expected in a project this size, were addressed. In addition, everyone made living in the house during construction as comfortable as possible. I would also like to say that the attention to detail and the finishing work done by their people was remarkable. The final results are fantastic! Needless to say I would use them again for any project and would highly recommend Munz Construction.

DJ Mischak

17:49 17 Sep 18

Chris and his crew were amazing! They added an addition that "touched" every room in the house. His workers were kind, courteous, and respectful AND they got the job done in a timely manner with WONDERFUL results. We love our new addition. We have the BEST house on the block!!!!

Hunter Labovitz

20:39 19 Sep 18

We were gutting and remodeling an old house that needed major work but that we didn’t want to tear down. Given the time and cost involved, we were very deliberate with our choice of contractor. We are very glad we chose Munz Construction as dealing with all of their employees was a pleasure from Day One (and the project took about a year so we had lots of contact). They always suggested ways to cut costs, had good suggestions to modify the blueprints to our advantage and never pushed unnecessary ideas. The design team was especially helpful as their three-dimensional computer models really gave us good insight into the final product and allowed us to make pre-construction tweaks of which we otherwise would not have thought. Munz was also very good about fixing things without complaint. As we approach one year in our new house, we are very happy and also receive lots of compliments on the design and preservation of the house.

Stacey Holloran

13:58 18 Oct 18

We are very pleased with Munz Construction. We had the front of our house framed for new windows, new siding, stucco removal, new gutters, lighting etc. They helped with design ideas upfront and the house looks amazing. Erich and his team were very pleasant, professional and detail oriented. We would definitely use them again for any additional work in the future.

Cynthia Powell

20:28 23 Oct 18

Everyone at Munz that we had the pleasure of working with were wonderful. From the beginning of our project, until the end everyone worked so hard. We had a new room, bathroom, and a beautiful porch put on our house. We are extremely happy. I would highly recommend this company.

Giannina Macaluso

21:14 22 Oct 18

Munz Construction installed my new windows. They were extremely professional and did a great job.The crew arrived timely, covered my floors and were sure keep all areas clean throughout the installation.After the job was completed the crew cleaned and actually left my home cleaner than they found it! Munz Construction is hugely recommeded and will be installing my new kitchen, powder room and hall bath!Nice to see a professional company!!!!

Catherine Melly

15:09 30 Aug 18

Had great experience with Pete, our site manager, as well as Jason (construction), Jack (electrician ), Dave (painter), and all of the other subcontractors. Very clean, professional, pleasant. I found the initial process of general design less than ideal. Having little experience with this process, I didn't feel as informed as I could have been. I expected there may be options in layout and design, but that was not the case. In fact, the original design presented to us didn't really show a layout at all, merely a word document of what would be done. I was slightly taken aback when, e.g., there was no option for any kind of linen storage in the bathroom as the design completely removed a large closet that we had in order to make room for a stall shower. It was assumed we would want a whirlpool tub, and we weren't really asked about that option. These kinds of things made me a little uncomfortable with going forward. To us, it was a very expensive job, and yet I felt like it was not considered an important one when we sat with the designer. We felt much more comfortable when Pete met with us to go over the job expectations. There were very few glitches along the way, and Pete handled each of these very professionally. The work as completed is very good, and we are very happy with the end result.

Peter Gilles

21:19 17 Oct 18

Munz Construction is a one-of-a-kind experience when it comes to renovations and construction. The family-run local business will handle every aspect of your project from helping see your initial ideas through to budgeting, permitting, and construction. You will be delighted by the friendly, knowledgeable staff whether you're visiting the showroom or have construction crews conscientiously working for you to create your masterpiece. Munz Construction has the capabilities to handle any size renovation or construction project. If you enjoy working with the best then try Munz!