The new year is almost upon us, which means that you have ample opportunity to start the year with a few improvements to your home. If you’re planning to install a new roof, Auckland roofing companies can recommend the following trends to look out for in 2020.
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Go Green
The world seems to be at its tipping point with climate change, and its adverse effects. Most people are making some effort. They could be reducing their energy usage, decreasing their use of single-use plastics, or recycling. If you want to join the ranks next year, why not install a green roof? Green roofs have many benefits. They increase the value of the home, assist with water runoff, reduce the temperature, and even improve the air quality inside your home.
You can also install solar panels on top of your green roof, allowing you to generate clean, renewable energy for your home. They might be an expensive addition to your home, but the savings you’ll get are worth it. For some areas in Auckland, you even get financial kickbacks if you feed the excess energy back into your grid.
Synthetic Roofing
Across the country, synthetic roofing is becoming more and more popular as the months go by – especially on residential roofs. Installed directly on top of your roof decking system, synthetic roof underlayments are water-resistant sheets which protect the interior of your roofing system from water damage. They’re also fire-retardant, and recycled products make up some of them. Rubber is the most common material used to make synthetic roofing, which makes it much easier to maintain in comparison to roof tiles or shingles. They’re also manufactured with natural wooden textures and designs so that your roof will be attractive as well as water and fire-resistant.
Roofing That Cools
Another type of roofing that assists with energy-efficiency and saving money is roofing that cools. It’s an innovation that you should look into if you’re getting a new roof installed. More commonly found on commercial buildings, cool roofs are typically lightly coloured. The shading chosen for cool roofs reflects sunlight and UV rays. It also absorbs less heat, making the interior of your home cooler in the summer. The materials used to manufacture cool roofing include light coloured paints, reflective shingles and tiles, and even special coatings which add to its reflective properties.
Silicone Roofing
Although silicone roofing is more prominent in the United States of America, these types of roofs are quickly catching on in New Zealand as well. They’re being installed more often in commercial properties because it’s a cheaper alternative to re-roofing. Re-roofing is the process of laying a new roof on top of an old one, which is more affordable than ripping it off and constructing a new one.
When installing a silicone roof, your roofer will apply two or more coats of a silicone product directly onto your roof. It creates a membrane which prevents water damage, rust and moss growth from affecting your roof. While it might not be a permanent solution, it’s helpful for those who’re getting their finances in order for a new roof construction.
Solar Roofing
Mentioned before, solar panels are a popular addition to many homes and businesses in Auckland. If you want to kick it up a notch, you can install solar roof tiles onto your roof next year. Solar roof tiles are sleek, sophisticated looking tiles that perform the function of generating solar power for your building. Fortunately, they’re attractive so that you won’t have an eyesore for a roof. You can also install them in sections as the months go by if a total installation is too pricey to pay for in one go.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing has been a popular roofing material for many years, and it’s not going to change in 2020. No longer do people assume that the only metal roofing available is tin, which is noisy in high winds and rain, and unsightly at the best of times. You can now install metal panelling in stainless steel, aluminium and even copper. Although it’s more expensive than asphalt, it requires less maintenance, lasts longer, and is more lightweight.
Finding the perfect contractor out of many Auckland roofing companies can be challenging, but deciding what you’d like to do with your roof is much more enjoyable. Make sure to do your research, and to have a clear budget in mind before you make a decision. Fortunately, you’ll love any of these roofing trends coming up in 2020. Call Archer Roofing today, for the roofing services that you need.