Roofing Options: Good, Better, Best

Fiberglass Shingles and Their Warranties Are a "Good" Roofing Option

Ledegar Roofing installs the most trusted names in the roofing industry, Tamko, GAF, Certainteed.

All residential roofs protected by a fiberglass asphalt composite singles are eligible for a 30, 40, 50, or lifetime warranty. All shingles have a 10-year anti-algae warranty, which guarantees service for restoration if your shingles begin to streak or become mossy. Manufacturers consider this a shingle failure and will replace them.

Trendy Metal Shake or Slate Shingles are the "Better" Roofing Option

Our fastest growing residential roofing product is EDCO Arrowline Metal Shake and Slate style shingles. These galvanized panels are innovatively designed to mimic the old world warmth and style of classic slate and cedar roofing patterns. The panels come in a variety of colors, are Energy Star approved, and coated with Kynar 500 paint finish, for a 35-year warranty against fading or flaking. Each EDCO roofing system comes with matching trim.

This advanced roofing system is considered the best in its class, ensuring homeowners they will not have to hassle with re-roofing in the future. The EDCO roofing system has a better wind rating and in the rare event they need to be replaced, they are made of 100% eco-friendly recyclable material.

There are 2 other options in our "Better" category with interesting stories - Decra and Wood Shakes. Read more...

Environmentally-Friendly Composite Slate Roofing, Clay Tile and Copper are "Best" Options

The standing seam metal roof is one of the most exciting breakthroughs in roofing technology in the last 25 years. It fulfills the building owner's need for durable, puncture-resistant protection against the weather while working in concert with the forces of nature. It's versatility, efficiency, and sleek design, make it our number one best option.

Another is imitation and real slate. A slate roof is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and durable of all roofing materials. It is dramatically formed by nature and can transforms your building or home into a showcase. Upon proper installation, slate roofs require relatively little maintenance and will last 40 to 75 years or longer depending on the type of slate, roof configuration, and location of the property.

Slate is the perfect combination of beauty and practicality. Slate is petrified sea bed, making it not only the most naturally unique in design, but also 100% recyclable. Slate comes in gray, green, purple, black, and red. A mottling effect can further the intricacy of your roof by mixing these colors together, the most common being gray-black, gray-green, and green-purple.

Learn more about clay tile roofing options here.