A Bold Roof Replacement That Completely Transformed
When the Roof Becomes One of the Best Features of the Home
Not every homeowner wants a roof that blends into the background.
This recent ACS Roofing project is a perfect example. From the aerial view, the rich red roofing immediately stands out against the surrounding trees and property. It’s a bold choice, but it also works extremely well with the architecture of this particular home.
And when you see the entire roof from above, you realize how much more is involved in a roofing project like this than simply installing shingles.
A Complex Roof Requires Careful Installation
This home has an impressive roofline with multiple hips, ridges, slopes and intersecting sections.
Those architectural details give the home character, but they also mean the roofing system has numerous transitions that need to be handled correctly.
Water needs to move efficiently across each section of the roof and away from the home. Ridge areas need to be finished correctly. Roof penetrations and areas around the chimneys require careful attention.
On a roof with this much going on, workmanship matters.
Roofing Can Make a Statement
Gray, charcoal and brown remain popular roofing colors, but they’re certainly not the only options available to homeowners.
The red shingles on this project completely change the personality of the home.
From ground level, you may only see portions of the finished roof. From above, you can appreciate how the color carries across the entire structure and emphasizes the home’s unique roof design.
Choosing a roof color should take the home’s siding, brick, trim, architecture and surrounding property into consideration.
The goal isn’t simply to pick a color that looks good on a sample. It’s to choose something that looks right once it’s installed across the entire home.
A Roof Still Has One Job Above Everything Else
As impressive as the finished appearance is, a roof’s most important responsibility is protecting the home underneath it.
Michigan roofing systems have to perform through summer heat, heavy rain, wind, falling debris, freezing temperatures, ice and snow.
Over the years, repeated exposure to those conditions can begin to affect shingles and other roofing components.
That’s why the quality of the installation matters just as much as the appearance of the finished project.
Details You Don’t Normally See From the Ground
One of the reasons we like this aerial photograph is that it shows homeowners something they rarely get to see.
Look closely and you can see how the different roof sections come together.
Those intersections, ridges and transitions are important parts of the roofing system. They’re also examples of why roof replacement requires much more planning and attention than simply covering the existing structure with new material.
A professional roofing installation needs to account for the entire roof.
Is It Time to Take Another Look at Your Roof?
You don’t have to wait for a major leak before having your roof evaluated.
Missing or damaged shingles, deterioration around roof penetrations, excessive granule loss, recurring repairs or simply an aging roofing system can all be reasons to have a professional take a closer look.
If you’re considering a roof replacement, ACS Roofing can help you understand your options and choose a roofing system that provides the protection your home needs without sacrificing the appearance you want.
Contact ACS Roofing to schedule a roofing evaluation and learn more about your roof replacement options.
