Roof Styles and Materials



 

There are several different styles of roofs:

 

 

Several different varieties of roof coverings:



Roof Sustainability:

According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, the longest lasting roof covering is slate.  They state slate typically lasts anywhere from 30 to 100 years, asphalt lasts 15 to 20 years, clay 20 years or more, metal lasts 20 to 40 years and wood typically lasts 10 to 40 years.  The sustainability has a lot to do with the product used, environment/weather, and sun exposure.