When building your Barrie home, there are many features and options that you will consider and research. One that might get ignored is your roof. While many custom home building clients think that the only roofing material available is asphalt or tile shingles, that is not exactly true. These materials are excellent, but some Barrie homeowners want to mix things up and add their own creative touch or extra curb appeal. If you are one of those homeowners, these options are worthy of consideration.

Wood Shinglesroofing being installed

If you are building a Barrie home and you want your home to blend right in with the outdoors, wood shingles might be the best option. Installing a wood roof creates a rustic cabin appearance. These roofs also last up to 30 years without requiring significant maintenance. Wood shingle materials include cypress and redwood, and they create a cozy, intimate appearance on even the most majestic mansions. Practical and durable, a wood shingled roof is a worthy investment and a beautiful addition to any home.

Metal

The idea of a metal roof often brings to mind mobile homes or other similar and less desirable living spaces. While this might have once been the only conditions that metal roofs were used under, they have come a long way. Today’s metal roofs are beautiful and durable, and they have an appearance that is much like the one created by many other popular roofing materials. Metal withstands the elements and requires little maintenance. It might just be the roofing material to choose if you want to keep you custom built home standing strong through the harshest Barrie winters.

Grass

Many Barrie general contracting firms understand the value of going green and look for environmentally-friendly roofing materials to offer their clients. While not the most practical of roofing materials in this part of the country, grass is one that some people are considering. Creating a grass roof involves laying a layer of soil on your roof and planting grass seed in it. In the right environment, the seed grows to a beautiful green layer and offers the home protection from the elements. This type of roof is excellent at repelling the heat on summer days and easy to maintain in the right climate.

Thatched Roofdifferent roofing designs

 

If you are longing for your own little slice of the English countryside in your Barrie custom built home, consider adding a thatched roof. These roofs are created by crisscrossing sticks, branches and grasses together. This is a great option if you really want to get creative because you can have fun making your selections and putting them together to create your roof. The one drawback of thatched roofs is that they are not compliant with some local building ordinances, so it is especially important to work with a knowledgeable Barrie general contractor if you might want to go this route.

Composite and Rubber

If you want your Barrie home to look traditional but remain green, look into rubber or composite roofs. Roofs made out of recycled rubber or fiberglass and asphalt are resistant to insects and damage. While the cost of installation for these roofs can be quite high, many homeowners realize a savings when they consider the reduced long term maintenance costs and value add from using environmentally friendly materials.

When building a home in Barrie, the roof you choose can impact you in many ways. It adds value to your home, make a difference in the budgeted costs for your house and impacts long term maintenance costs. Choose wisely, and work with a professional like the general contracting team at Alair Homes Barrie. We will help you to select the right roof and save you money on the materials and manpower you need to install it. To learn more, call us and schedule your free, no obligation consultation.