The materials you use to cover your detached garage roof are important because they can cause damage or affect the aesthetics of your home. Choosing a material for this type of roofing that is both durable and cost-effective can be difficult, but there are several options that may make it easier for you.
Use the same roofing as your home to boost curb appeal
While your garage may not be attached to the rest of your home, if it is visible from the street, then it can be viewed as an extension of your house. This is particularly true if the garage has space above it for offices or an apartment; in this case, the garage becomes more than a second building and becomes part of the overall property. Therefore, to get the most curb appeal from your garage, continuing the roofing material from the house to the garage makes the most sense. This provides a sense of continuity between the buildings and solidifies them as part of one property.
Keep in mind that if the roof on your home will need to be replaced shortly, you should select a roofing material for your garage that will match your plans for the home to maintain continuity. Source: TheSpruce
If you want something that will last, go for metal
When it comes to durability, you won’t get much better than metal. Comparing metal roofing with other materials, metal tiles give the longest-lasting, most durable roof for the cost.
You can expect to pay around $300 per square for the least expensive metal tiles — more decorative versions get pricey, at around $1,000 per square.
A metal roof will last up to 50 years or more. Keep in mind that you still want your detached garage’s roof to match the roof on the rest of your home.
In addition, metal tiles can be heavy, so make sure your garage roof is strong enough to hold them. Source: TodaysHomeowners
You’ll never go wrong with asphalt
Asphalt shingles ($2 to $5 per sq.ft.) are the most common roofing material. Most often made of fiberglass 5, these shingles 6 come in a variety of colors and installation is fast and easy. Asphalt 4 shingles can last 20 to 30 years. Source: Fixr
If you can’t decide which among the options above will work best for your garage, give us a call so we can help give you more fitting ideas.
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
