Choosing the Right Roofing Material for Your Property
Every roofing material has its own benefits, costs, and performance differences. Leverage Roofing works with a variety of roofing options, including asphalt shingles, architectural shingles, metal roofing, tile, TPO, and EPDM. Our team helps property owners across North and South Carolina compare their options and choose the material that makes the most sense for their property, budget, and local weather conditions.
Why Roofing Material Matters for Your Roof Replacement
Roof replacements are a significant investment. The material you choose can affect cost, durability, maintenance, appearance, and how your roof performs over time. Some materials, like tile, come with extra weight and a higher cost tied to their raw materials, while others, like asphalt shingles, offer a more affordable new roof option. Our team can explain those differences and help you choose the option that makes the most sense for your property and budget.
Roofing Materials We Install
Shingle Roofing
Shingles are individual overlapping pieces that protect a structure and add aesthetic appeal. They come in materials like asphalt, wood, and composite, with styles including 3-tab, architectural shingles, and wood shake. Asphalt shingles are popular for their affordability and durability, while wood shingles offer a natural, rustic look. Leverage Roofing specializes in installing and maintaining shingle roofing.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is a durable, low-maintenance option that performs well against high winds, heavy rain, and heat. It can also help with energy efficiency and gives homes and commercial properties a clean, modern look. Leverage Roofing installs, repairs, and maintains metal roofing systems for both new roofs and roof replacements, and our team can help you determine if metal is the right choice for your property.
TPO Roofing
TPO is a durable, energy-efficient roofing membrane commonly used on flat and low-slope roofs. Its reflective surface can help reduce heat absorption, while the membrane is designed to stand up to UV exposure, high winds, and changing temperatures. Leverage Roofing installs and maintains TPO roofing systems for both commercial and residential properties, and our team can help you decide if TPO is the right fit for your building.
Tile Roofing
Tile roofing is a durable option available in materials like clay, concrete, slate, and terracotta. It offers a distinctive look and can perform well in harsh weather while supporting energy efficiency. Because tile is heavier and often more expensive than other roofing materials, Leverage Roofing helps property owners understand the structural, cost, and maintenance considerations before choosing it for their home or building.
EPDM Roofing
EPDM is a durable rubber roofing membrane commonly used on flat and low-slope roofs. It is known for its water resistance, flexibility, long lifespan, and relatively low maintenance needs. Leverage Roofing can install, repair, and maintain EPDM roofing systems and help you decide if it is the right option for your property.
Why Choose Leverage Roofing
Leverage Roofing is a locally owned, family-run roofing contractor serving North and South Carolina, including Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, Conway, Pawleys Island, and Denver, North Carolina. We install and maintain shingle, metal, TPO, tile, and EPDM roofing, and we work directly with your insurance company when a claim is involved. Our office takes calls during evening and weekend hours, and every inquiry gets a prompt response.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do roofing materials usually last?
It depends on the material. Clay tile tends to last the longest, often around 100 years, while roofing tiles on average last 20-50 years depending on the specific material and how well the roof is maintained.
What does roof maintenance look like?
Proper maintenance typically includes removing debris, keeping gutters clear, checking for minor damage, and handling small repairs before they turn into bigger problems.
Is tile roofing heavier than other roofing materials?
Tile, especially clay and slate, generally adds more weight to a structure than asphalt shingle or metal roofing. Our team can evaluate your property and let you know what that means for your specific roof.
Which roofing material is best for a flat roof?
TPO and EPDM are both common choices for flat roofs and low-slope roofing, offering energy efficiency and resistance to harsh weather conditions.
How do you know when a roof needs to be replaced instead of repaired?
Our roofing experts perform a free inspection to check the condition of your roof, then provide a recommendation on whether a repair or a full roof replacement makes more sense based on how extensive any damage is.
Can Leverage Roofing help me compare roofing materials?
Yes. Our team can walk you through the pros and cons of shingle, metal, TPO, tile, and EPDM roofing for your property and budget, and we offer free inspections and quotes to help you decide.