So we're getting a new roof, does anyone rec a particular shingle or tile?

[LaydeeBug]

I am in the Balto-Wash corridor in a two dormer cape cod.

[eShirl]

1. we went with a new standing seam metal roof for our saltbox type home

looks really great and is supposed to be cheaper over the long term, though it's initially more expensive than other roofing

https://www.google.com/search?q=standing+seam+metal+roofing

[LiberalEsto]

2. We live in Montgomery County, MD and replaced the roof three years ago

After researching on the EPA's Energy Star web site, we went with white CertainTeed Energy-Star rated asphalt shingles, which got us an $800 tax deduction. The roofer also put in soffitt vents and a type of ridge vent to keep our attic cooler, and put in new gutters and leaf guards. We think he did a fantastic job.

I will PM you the name of the roofer we worked with, because he is excellent and had very good prices and workmanship. I got estimates from 6 roofers and he was by far the best. My neighbor across the street also had his roof redone by the same company.

[LaydeeBug]

4. Please do. Our roofer told us that the Energy Star shingle isn't worth it. Hmm....

and that it doubles the cost

[LaydeeBug]

5. He also said that since we are surrounded by trees, it wouldn't make that much a difference.

I remember that I wasn't particularly p'o'ed when he said that. LOL

[LiberalEsto]

11. We have a rambler. Half the roof faces southeast

So we get a lot of hot sun. The shade trees are in the back yard. That's why I wanted something that would help reflect the light.

If we can ever afford it, I want to put up some kind of solar panls.

[X_Digger]

3. I prefer a 40 year two layer architectural shingle.

In two different houses, I've replaced those thin, single layer three tab shingles with architectural shingles that have two layers. Add a ridge vent, taking out whirly-gigs, and you're good to go.

[LaydeeBug]

12. After much fussing and hemming and hawing...I think it will be an architectural GAF lifetime roof

in pewter gray or biscayne blue (I think the blue is too light, or I'd have it in a minute)

What do you think?

http://www.gaf.com/Roofing/Residential/Products/Shingles/Timberline/Ultra_High_Definition

[X_Digger]

13. I agree, the pewter would match so many house trim colors, too. n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

6. Standing Seam Steel

It ain't just for barns anymore. Although it is VERY nice on a barn

[NMDemDist2]

7. we have a 10 year old steel roof

still looks brand new

[Stinky The Clown]

8. When we chose it for the barn, we were told it has a 50 year warranty but that 100 years was . . . .

. . . . very possible.

The "paint" on it is a very high tech coating. The biggest threat to it is abrasion, which is almost impossible to experience except in a sandstorm!

[NMDemDist2]

9. LOL whereas we have sand storms often

just saying...... Arizona blows and Texas sucks and i'm in the middle

[Stinky The Clown]

10. You'll be fine. The worst that might happen is it will need a new coat of pait.

Another beauty about them is that they can, indeed, be recoated. But where you are, they will probably last uncoated.