1. Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingle is the one of the most common type of material used for sloped roofs in Ontario. The primary reason for that is that they very well fit to Canadian climate. Shingle roofs are resistant to sunlight and sustain wide range of temperatures. Asphalt shingles are easy to cut and fit and could be walked over by installers without fear of breaking or cracking. This makes them easy to install compared to other materials. Also asphalt shingles require little to no maintenance making them the most affordable option at this moment. Asphalt shingles come in wide variety... more>>
2. Cedar Shingle / Shake Roofing
 It is hard to beat a wood shingle / shake roof in a beauty context. When first installed the roof has a light brown-reddish color, but then weathers over time and turns to gray or soft silver. Wood shingles and shakes are usually made of some species of cedar, treated pine or spruce. Cedar, however, is the best performing material for making shingles and shakes. Shingles are sawn by the machine and have relatively smooth surface and uniform thickness, but may vary in width. Shakes are manufactured by wood splitting and have a rather rough textured front surface and smooth back... more>>
3. Slate Shingle Roofing
 Slate roof is considered to be one of the most prestigious and also expensive types of the roof to have. It is aesthetically pleasing and extremely durable. Slate has been used for centuries as a roofing material lasting for decades and creating distinctive roofs, which sustain hard weather conditions. Properly installed, slate roofs require little to no maintenance and will last 50 to 90 years or even longer depending on the grade of the slate used and structure of the roof. It is not uncommon for slate roof to last in excess of 100 years. Slate roofs are about 3 times heavier than ... more>>
4. Metal Roofing
Metal roofing has always been the favorite of many home owners for all types of homes and buildings thanks to numerous benefits that come with metal roof. First of all, any kind of metal is very durable and provides excellent protection against various weather conditions. In general properly installed and maintained metal roofs last over 50 years. Metal roofing is also very lightweight, which makes its installation relatively easy and simple, and it is also resistant to fire and rotting. Metal roofing is recyclable which makes it a very environmentally-friendly alternative. On top of that... more>>
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