The choice of roofing materials that you use for your Las Vegas home can have a huge impact on not only how long your roof will last, and how well it will protect your home, but also how comfortable, energy-efficient, and eye-catching your home will be once the roof is installed. Here are just a few of the more innovative roofing options for Las Vegas homes, and the benefits they can provide.
Premium Architectural Shingles
Common three-tab shingles can look bland and they simply do not last very long. Premium architectural shingles offer a multi-layered, three-dimensional look that mimics cedar or slate shingles, and they feature a service life of 30 to 50 years compared to the 15 to 20 years of a three-tab shingle.
Metal Roofs
From corrugated steel to standing-seam or hidden-fastener panels, metal roofs offer impressive durability and longevity. They are available in multiple colors and styles, and metal roofs can last as long as 20 to 50 years with proper installation and maintenance.
Clay Tiles
Popular throughout Las Vegas and the desert Southwest, clay tiles offer a traditional look inspired by the Spanish that helps to keep buildings cool and protected from the elements. Made from natural clay, these tiles offer a service life of 50 to 100 years, with the occasional repair of a cracked or missing tile. Depending on the type of underlayment used under the clay tile, after 20 years you may need a raise and reset which is where the tile is removed, a new underlayment is installed, and then the tiles are set back into place.
Concrete Tiles
Offering the look of clay tiles with the durability of concrete, these tiles are harder to damage, though they offer a similar service life of 50 to 100 years. The materials are also easier to source, with no dependence on natural clay. The same raise and reset that’s required for clay tiles is also required for concrete tiles.
Single-Ply Roofs
Ideal for low-slope or flat roofs on homes or commercial buildings, single-ply roofs offer impressive strength and durability with high resistance to occasional foot traffic and chemical exposure. These roofs are typically made with polymers like PVC or EPDM rubber for a long service life of up to 30 years for PVC or 50 years for EPDM rubber.
Solar Panels
Although solar panels will not protect your home from the elements, they can help shade your roof while lowering your energy costs, and they are a great investment for any Las Vegas resident. Given enough roof space, a well-designed solar system can provide for all or most of your electricity needs during the day, and any extra energy produced can often earn you credit on your electricity bill through a process known as net-metering. Plus, with tax credits and rebates, the initial installation costs can be significantly reduced.
High-quality, Professional Roofing in Las Vegas
Are you considering a new roof installation, a roof replacement, or maybe even installing solar? Talk to our team at Cooper Roofing & Solar. We can recommend the best roofing materials for your home and your budget, and we can provide a long-lasting, professional installation. Our company has been serving Las Vegas since 2010, and we feature the best people, the best products, and the best equipment to ensure high-quality results. We offer roof replacements, roof repairs, roof maintenance, solar installations, and more throughout the Las Vegas area.
Call Cooper Roofing & Solar today at (702) 688-7940 for reliable roofing solutions and free estimates anywhere in Las Vegas or the surrounding communities.