Classic vs. Luxury Roof Shingles
How to Choose the Right Shingles for Your Home
For many homeowners in Orange County, a roof is a cherry on top of their perfect home, showcasing their tastes and personalities. When aesthetics is a high priority, it’s often worth spending the extra money to get your roof exactly how you want it. If you plan to stay in your home a long time, then the roof is certainly not a place you want to skimp. Roofing a house is something most homeowners prefer to do once.
Classic Shingles:
Classic shingles are called architectural shingles, laminate shingles, or dimensional shingles. These add that extra architectural emphasis to your home’s exterior and come in many styles. They often come with a hefty price tag to match.
Cedar
Cedar shingles are a decent option if you’re going for a specific home style. These shake-style roofs are commonly found on Cape Cod, colonial, and other historically styled homes. Compared to the run-of-the-mill asphalt shingle, cedar shakes are up to six times more expensive and require high upkeep costs and energy.
Cedar shakes tend to last a while. Lasting a long time doesn’t mean they retain a high-end appearance. The average lifespan of cedar shakes and shingles is 30-40 years, but that can depend on several factors, from climate conditions to quality of installation.
Cedar is susceptible to damage as a roofing material, as wood naturally rots and burns quickly. To minimize such harm, you need to have cedar shakes specifically treated and installed to get them as water- and fire-resistant as possible, but even then Cedar tiles still pose a risk. Ask us how best to establish and preserve a cedar roof when that is your dream home project.
Slate
If you’re in the process of deciding on a new or replacement roof for your home, look no further than slate roof tiles. As one of the hardiest and most classic roofing styles on the market, these tiles are well worth the expense and ensure long-lasting curb appeal and security for your home. Slate is hands down the most expensive roofing material on the market. It’s ten times more costly than the average asphalt shingle, and slate pairs well in Gothic, Tudor, Chateau, and other historic-appearing homes.
Since slate is stone, it’s ultimately fire-resistant and can last 60-200 years, depending on its mining location. However, the stone becomes more brittle and less impact-resistant as it ages, and where the material is mined can significantly impact how well it holds up over the years. To find a suitable quarry, you’ll have to research and pay a high price to have it shipped.
Another issue with slate is slipping out of place or falling out entirely after installation. Low-quality manufacturing techniques, “over-nailing,” and walking on the tiles during installation are the most common causes of slipping.
At Pacific Roofing Systems, we have years of expertise in installing slate to ensure maximum stability and durability.
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Luxury Shingles:
Enhance your Orange County home’s elegance with luxury roofing. Elevate your home’s curb appeal and create a lasting impression with luxury roofing materials. Discover the various high-end options available in Orange County, designed to complement your property’s unique style and elevate its overall elegance.
Luxury shingles are the highest-quality laminated shingles available. Apart from offering superior protection from weathering, luxury shingles provide stunning visuals, presenting the highest quality, coloration, and dimensionality. These products provide the most realistic representation of old-world wood shake and quarried slate roofing.
Are luxury shingles better than classic shingles?
Luxury shingles are more durable. Luxury shingles are made from a blend of asphalt and other materials that make them three times heavier than their natural counterparts, meaning they can withstand severe weather. Since they’re more durable, they keep their shape and color longer than classic shingles, allowing your roof to look good as new for years to come.
Luxury shingles are more affordable. Slate and cedar roofs are made of natural materials and are more difficult to source in the highest quality, which makes them substantially more expensive. Slate costs up to ten times that of a traditional shingle. Since luxury shingles are artificial, they are more cost-effective and can be designed to look as stunning as the real deal (or more so over time). The multi-dimensional texture of luxury shingles creates shadows and depths that mimic the look of classic cedar and slate shakes. They come in various colors and styles that perfectly fit your home style — modern, traditional, or historic.
Due to their triple-laminate design, they’re thicker than the natural shakes, giving them a more deluxe appearance. Many owners prefer the look of luxury shingles to the natural cedar and slate — a beautiful look that stands the test of time. If you’re in the market for a classic aesthetic but high-end luxury at an affordable price, look no further than Pacific Roofing Systems. We’re committed to offering the best products to give you the roof of your dreams. Request a quote and schedule an on-site consultation today.
Luxury Roofing Shingles We Recommend
When you want to install a luxury roof on your home in the Orange County area, Pacific Roofing Systems is the best roofing contractor to call. We’ve installed many exotic and high-end roofs throughout Southern California and know which ones perform and look the best. Have a look at some of our most preferred luxury roofing products below:
As one of the fastest-growing names in luxury synthetic roofing, Brava Roof Tiles truly offers some of the best residential roofing options. Brava Roof Tiles offers synthetic slate, cedar shake, and barrel tile (Spanish tile) with Class A and C fire and wind ratings. Made from recycled plastics and other sustainable materials, these ecologically-friendly roof tiles will last over 50 years. In addition to their realistic appearance and durability, Brava Roof Tiles can be customized in any color or color combination. And because these exotic tiles are made from plastics, they are lightweight and will not require any costly substructure like traditional slate or barrel tile.
Another well-known name in the synthetic roofing market is Davinci Roofscapes. They offer polymer roofing systems with an authentic slate or cedar shake appearance. Davinci’s lightweight roofing is an excellent alternative to traditional slate and shake. This low-maintenance roofing system will last for many years at a fraction of the cost.
One of the most trusted names in asphalt roofing is GAF. They manufacture high-quality asphalt roof shingles within three different product lines: Royal Sovereign 3 Tab Shingles, Timberlane High-Definition Shingles, and Liberty SBS Self-Adhering roofing systems. GAF roof shingles are known for their beauty, performance, and reliability.
With over 300 roofing options, Certainteed will have a design that suits your needs. Two of the most recognized roofing products from Certainteed include their Landmark Series and Patriot shingles. The Landmark roofing product line is a laminate shingle designed to replicate cedar shake, available in many colors. Patriot shingles are the industry’s first ‘architectural-style strip,’ a single-layered asphaltic shingle that mimics the depth of multi-layer shingles.
Eagle Roofing Products’ concrete tiles are one of the longest-lasting roofing products money can buy. Unlike many other roofing materials, these tiles are engineered to last for the structure’s life. Eagle Roofing Products tiles are tested to the highest standards in the industry for impact resistance, fire, high-wind, earthquakes, and freeze-thaw protection.
As one of the largest roofing manufacturers in the nation, Owens Corning is committed to creating beautiful, innovative products to help homeowners craft their dream roofs. Owens Corning offers asphalt shingles in styles and colors for every home, serving the new construction, residential reroofing, and remodeling markets.
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