Shopping for roofing material for your property is difficult and nobody really thinks about it until the situation demands it. There's plenty of roofing types to choose from and each one is worth considering. One of the newer options available to you today is fiberglass roofing. This roofing material is a composite of glass fibers implanted within a resin matrix creating a durable reinforced plastic material. It is rising on popularity as more and more homeowners have begun using it. Read on to learn more about the properties and benefits fiberglass roofing and see if it is what you're looking for.

Durability

Fiberglass roofs are strong, tough, and long-lasting. Their lifespan easily exceeds 3 decades. It's a low maintenance roofing option that has better waterproofing qualities than the average roof; you won't even need to worry about its color fading. It won't split or tear either. Overall, this roof type will not cause many problems in the long run.

Flexibility

Fiberglass is a versatile and flexible roofing material. It can be used on any type of structure and fitted to any shape to accommodate all types of homes and structures including, but not limited to: balconies, walkways, garages, etc.

Multiple selections

The average person believes that they can control how each portion of their house looks and design it however they see fit, except for the roof. People agree that the roof is important but commonly think that there is very little you can do to change how it looks. This belief is false and the design of your roof should be given as much thought as any other part of your home. It takes up a significant portion of your home and faade so picking the right roof style should be done carefully.

While other roofing options are quite limited in their selection (in terms of aesthetics), fiberglass roofs give you much more control over your roofs image. There are just more colors and styles than your average roofing material.

Cost

Roofs are expensive, there's no escaping that fact. Luckily for you, fiberglass roofing is in strong demand and because of that demand, several roofers now offer it as well at very competitive rates. Keep in mind, however, that you shouldn't base your decision on roofers (or roofs) on price alone. Finding a good roofer requires time and effort but it is necessary.

Downsides

All things have their weak points and fiberglass roofing is no exception. Here are some disadvantages that accompany fiberglass roofs.

Though lighter and easier to install, fiberglass roofing is less durable than heavier organic shingles since it does not contain as much asphalt.
Fiberglass roofing is more fire-resistant than most roofing types but does not hold up too well in cold climates.

In conclusion, when looking for roofing materials for your property, keep an open mind and take this chance to explore all your options. Fiberglass roofs may not be as common or as popular as other, more traditional roofs, but it definitely has its merits.