Roofing & Siding Contractors Family Owned Serving Indian Lake Ohio since 1988 | Arrow
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| The following table provides a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular roofing materials. Arrow Construction will suggest the most appropriate materials at a price you can afford for your roof replacement project. | ||
| Roof Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Shingles | inexpensive many colors, types, and manufacturers suitable for most residential applications easy to repair | relatively short
life-span (1530 years) scars easily when hot subject to mildew and moss |
| Wood | natural look weathering to a soft
grey blends in with the environment easy to repair or replace Long lasting if maintained (3050 years) | expensive high maintenance tends to rot, split, mold, and mildew poor fire rating unless treated |
| Metal (steel, aluminum, copper) | available in different
looks including cedar shingles or slate as well as colors light weight durable long life span (up to 35 years) low maintenance can be installed over existing roofs excellent performance in high wind, hail and rain | may be difficult to install can be expensive may need periodic painting |
Q - "There have been a number of news stories surrounding unlicensed contractors taking advantage of homeowners, abandoning jobs and performing substandard work with the necessary permits, bond or insurance. How do we know who to choose to contract our improvement project" A - For consumers peace of mind and to know their home improvement projects will be done by a professional home repair specialist. |
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Construction Company 937-539-2217 or email using the form below: |