Every house will have specific roofing needs over time, and there are several roofing material options currently available. Ivy Lea Construction of Buffalo offers, for example, standard three-in-one shingles, architectural shingles, and EPDM rubber for roofing purposes.
Standard three-in-one asphalt shingles are the most common type of shingles you’ll find on residential roofs in the United States. They’re common because they’re plain, inexpensive, and last a long time—typically 20 to 30 years—before needing replacement. Standard asphalt shingles come in a variety of colors, with black, grey and brown being most common. These shingles mimic the rectangular look of bricks.
For a little more sophisticated look, architectural shingles are thicker, heavier, and offer an attractive three-dimensional appearance. Their look is more of a square patchwork quilt design. Sometimes called laminated or dimensional shingles, architectural shingles are made of fiber glass and mineral granules embedded in water-resistant asphalt. Lately, more and more Western New Yorkers are choosing architectural shingles for their roofs as a sort of “upgrade” from the standard look. These shingles also work well to accent distinct roof features such as turrets and gables.
Finally, some roofs use EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), a durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane primarily composed of ethylene and propylene. EPDM is typically used atop low-slope buildings, such as certain types of garages or commercial buildings.
Ivy Lea Construction handles all sorts of roofing projects—big and small—in Buffalo, Amherst, Tonawanda, and other Western New York communities. Should you need some roof repair work done, or a new roof installed, the professional, experienced roofing contractors from Ivy Lea Construction can get the job done right. The company offers competitive pricing as well as financing options to meet your budget. Call 716-875-8654 today with your roofing questions and concerns.