Choosing a roofing material

Posted: 5/11/2009 12:01:01 AM By Listen! | 7 comments | Transcript

When it comes time to replace your roof, choosing a different material can drastically change the look of your home. We recently spoke to Jim Kirby of the National Roofing Contractors Association and he described characteristics of the five most common types of roofing materials – asphalt, metal, slate, tile and wood.

written by Jeremy Stacy | produced by Twinkle VanWinkle

Comments

	R Hobza
	I learned something of importance recently. When roofing material mfg. companies go out of business there is no 25 or 40 year guarantee by the installer period. You are on your own for the cost to tear off the faulty product and replace the composition etc roof. However, a roofing salesman told me that if you purchase a roofing product with a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval they (Good Housekeeping) will back up the mfgs. warranty. Please confirm this.
	5/15/2009 6:35:25 PM

	Ron
	something wrong with the video, just gets started then quits and goes into an email mode.
	5/15/2009 10:08:12 PM

	Jeanne
	Can we get a follow up podcast on the ecological impact of different roofing choices? Durability and recyclability are both important to me!
	5/16/2009 7:48:56 AM

	Billie
	Are any of these materials more resistant to moss? It's a real problem for me.
	5/18/2009 3:24:17 PM

	Kim
	Check out this website for one roofing manufacturer's eco info: http://www.owenscorning.com/sustainability/products/roofing_asphalt.asp
	5/18/2009 10:08:29 PM

	Maxine
	What kind of siding is recommended for an old 2 story house? Foam backed vinyl (no paint) or Smartsiding (3 coats) and what about insulation like Tyvek?
	6/18/2009 7:05:31 PM

	Angie's List Staff
	Thanks for all of the great feedback! These tips and questions will help us research a followup episode.
	8/27/2009 8:01:28 AM

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