When having a new roof installed, there are many different types of materials to choose from. However, the type of material that is best for a home often depends on the slope of the roof. Usually, residential homes or commercial buildings have a flat roof, a low slope roof, or a steep slope roof. These are some of the best types of roofing for a structure with a steep slope roof. 

Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles have been a very popular roofing material for many years. This material is often preferred because it is one of the most affordable roofing types and it can be installed rather quickly. Asphalt shingle roofing is also very durable. It can last for many years and normally withstands extreme weather conditions as well. This type of roofing is ideal for steep-sloped roofs because it is also flexible and can be cut and trimmed to ensure an airtight fit. 

Metal Roofing

Metal is becoming one of the most popular types of roofing materials used on both residential and commercial buildings. This roofing is easy to install, energy-efficient, and light enough to easily fit even very steep sloped roofs. Metal roofing is also appreciated because it is available in many stunning colors and greatly enhances the beauty of any structure. This type of roofing can last more than 20 years and can also be installed on top of existing roofing material to give added strength to the roof. 

Clay Tile Roofing

Another type of roofing that works well on steep-sloped roofs is clay tile roofing. Clay tile roofing is very strong and durable and absorbs very little water even in rainy climates. Therefore, when clay tile roofing is installed on structures with a steep slope roof, rain and snow are most likely to roll off the roof instead of seeping into it.

Deciding which type of roofing is best for a steep-sloped roof also depends on other factors. If the cost needs to stay within a certain budget, asphalt shingle roofing is most likely the best choice. If the durability matters most, both metal and clay tiles may last throughout the lifetime of the structure. However, if the final appearance is the most important factor, one cannot go wrong with metal roofing. Regardless of which type of roofing is chosen, adding new roofing should increase the value of the residential home or commercial building it has been installed on. Contact a roofer for more information.