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Fidler on the Roof KC’s guide to distinctive synthetic and alternative roofing in kansas city
A distinctive roof profile sets a home apart. Clay, slate and stone tiles add elegance and style.
But not every home is engineered to support the weight of those materials. The good news? Homeowners looking to enhance curb appeal have alternatives that are equally appealing.
Kansas City roofs that can’t support clay and stone can be home to synthetic versions of all the above (and more). Options include:
Synthetic slate
Synthetic clay tile
Synthetic cement tiles
Synthetic wood shake
Stone-coated steel
These products all “pop” visually and give homes a distinctive appearance.
In addition, they are as durable – and sometimes more so – as the originals and usually cost less. Nearly all roofs can accommodate the weight of synthetic shingles and tiles.
Why consider alternatives to composition roofing?
Composition roofing is the most popular in the United States. A homeowner could replace a composition roof with an exact duplicate. While this is a legitimate choice, it’s not the only option. There’s a compelling case to consider alternative materials when it’s time to re-roof your home.
Your home will stand out. If most roofs in your neighborhood are composition, then synthetic tile, shake or stone-coated steel get noticed.
It’s the home you live in and love. Giving it some TLC with an aesthetic roof provides one more reason to enjoy it.
Alternative roofing styles generate curb appeal. While you may have no intention of moving, research shows that Kansas Citians relocate about every 10 years. Since roofs last decades, the opportunity to make a replacement decision is rare. When you have an opportunity to optimize your roof and resale, it makes sense to take it.
Synthetic roofing materials rival or are superior to the original products. Wood shake, for example, suffers from flammability and its color fades over time. Synthetic shake is fire resistant and retains its original appearance.
Although traditional materials such as clay tile and slate are beautiful, they become brittle over time when repeatedly exposed to the elements. While broken tiles can be repaired, their synthetic counterparts are engineered to withstand the weather for the long haul.
Synthetic roofing is available in a variety of colors, styles and textures.
Imagine the possibilities
Automaker Henry Ford once said customers could have any color Model T they wanted, as long as it was black. There’s no reason homeowners or businesses should be confined to the same type of limitations.
Kansas City homeowners have the opportunity to cap their homes with decorative, durable roofing that matches their personal style and enhances their resale value.
Questions? Contact Fidler on the Roof KC for a free consultation.