Don’t cut corners when choosing garage roofing materials, but on the other hand – don’t waste your money either. The trick is to be sensible and choose something that will last for as long as you expect it to, but does not break the bank. We will delve into that in this article, so read on.
Garage roofing may not be as prestigious as roofing your home, but since most people do store a lot of things of some value in their garages, you should give your garage a proper roof after all. What is proper then? Well, ask yourself what you expect of a new roof in terms of functionality, durability, looks and cost. In about that sequence.
Roofing material should be able to keep out rain and snow, it should be strong enough to withstand quite forceful winds, it should direct any rainwater downwards, and it should last at least 10 years – in my opinion. Anything that lasts shorter than that, is not worth the work and the hassle to install it in the first place.
But just as importantly as the materials, is the roofer installing it. A good contractor can make you a great roof, using average materials – while a bad roofer can mess up even the best materials. Roofing felt and asphalt shingles gan be the recipe for a good roof for 30 years, if you hire the right person to lay it, so take that into consideration too.
So where does this leave you? As a rule of thumb, I would avoid the cheapest, as well as the most expensive materials. The former is not worth owning, and the latter is not worth the additional asking price, compared to cheaper alternatives. A medium priced material, paired with an excellent roofer – and you have success!