There are two basic decisions you need to make when choosing a roof for your
Westchester, NY house--what pitch will the roof be and what material will the roof be made from? Deciding which you want depends on your personal preference, budget, and level of involvement with care and upkeep.
Pitch of the roof:
In choosing the pitch of the roof, most homeowners do not go with flat roofs (indeed, many are not allowed by residential ordinances), so what you are probably really looking at is a low, medium or high pitch. For do-it-yourselfer's who plan to spend a lot of time on their roof cleaning gutters, installing satellite dishes or doing other maintenance, a low pitched roof is the way to go because it is the easiest and safest to walk on. The high pitched roof is more eye-catching, but it is very dangerous to walk on--you would want all roof work done by a professional with that one. The medium pitch roof is, of course, somewhere between the other two types and it is by far the most popular pitch among homeowners.
Materials for the roof:For material, your choices for a pitched roof are basically shingles, tile, metal or solar. The tile and solar roofs are mainly for warmer climates that get a lot of sun and no snow snow or ice, but if you can get them, the solar roofs are nice because of their environmental and energy-saving benefits. Metal roofs are kind of an acquired taste. There is a lot of noise associated with metal roofs during rain storms and they are expensive to purchase and repair, but they need less maintenance than any other type of roof and generally last longer. Shingled roofs are the most common and usually the cheapest type, and they are usually available in a variety of colors.
Choosing a roof is a personal decision and a homeowner should put a lot of thought into it--not just about the initial cost and the appearance, but about what their future involvement with the roof will be. There are plenty of good options out there and a homeowner is sure to find the right combination of pitch and material for their particular situation.
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