What most homeowners want is a roof they can count on — one that will not only last a long time, but one that won’t cost them an arm and a leg.

Most residential roofs are replaced or repaired every ten years. By carefully choosing your residential roofing materials, you can help reduce the cost of replacement or push it far into the future. In the long run, you’ll use less building material, fill up less landfill space with discarded material, and put less demand on our natural resources.

You can also realize environmental benefits from your residential roofing choices. For example, if you select a light-colored surface or a material that doesn’t absorb heat from the sun, you significantly reduce your home’s cooling needs. Remember, when your attic stays cooler, your cooling bills go down.

J-Conn Roofing & Repair can advise you on the most popular types of residential roofing materials. Remember that cost alone does not determine which is best for you, and not all of these products will meet the needs of your home.

By carefully selecting the right residential roofing material, making sure it’s installed properly and performing modest maintenance occasionally, there is no reason you can’t have a roof that functions properly for 20 to 50 years – or even longer.