A new season
is here and all kinds of industries are looking to the up and coming trends for
the year ahead. Often when you say the word ‘trend’ fashion items or clothing
spring to mind. However, roofs are just as susceptible to trends as any other
product believe it or not. Your roof is a massive part of the exterior
appearance of your home, bearing this is mind , it's certainly worth paying
attention to it. Different types of roofing, materials and colours can dramatically impact the overall
appearance of your home. Besides this, roofing can play a big part in the
overall value of your home, including its durability and efficiency. So with
this in mind, here are some of our top trends for the coming seasons roofs.
Solar roofs
As people
are becoming more mindful about sustainability, solar roofing has increased in
popularity in recent years. Solar
roofing works by integrating solar panelling into traditional roofing
materials. The amount of solar energy you produce is dependant on how much you
use.
Cool roofs
While this
type of roofing doesn’t generate energy like solar roofing, cool roofs are
becoming a real trend, in addition to this they can decrease your energy bills
which is undoubtedly an added bonus for many homeowners. Cool roofs are not a
single type of roof as such, it's more of a technique as opposed to a material.
Cool roofing blends several different methods to reduce heat and transfer to
the structure below. Heat is transferred from the sun to your roof in a process
called radiation. Once this process happens the heat is transferred to the
structure below in a process called conduction.
Metal roofs
Metal roofs
are similar to cool roofs in that they tend to reflect much of the sun’s heat,
however there's a lot more to this type of roofing that you’d think. Metal
roofs stand out due to their durability and appearance. The most traditional
type of roofing for residential and commercial use is the standing seam roof.
Standing seam roofs clear water quickly and simply. As well as this, the standing
seams prevent seepage where the sheets meet. The smooth sheets also ensure that
snow will slide off, preventing dangerous buildups in areas with heavy snow.
Metal roofs also mimic the look of shake, tile, and slate, making it a highly
versatile choice.
At WR
Leivers, our knowledgeable roofers can provide a range of different roofing
styles including flat roofs, and offering a variety of tiling options. Plus, we
also can conduct roof repairs as well as guttering. To find out more about how
we can transform your home, get
in touch
today.
