Tips & Tricks for Choosing the Right Roofing Material for Your Home
Durability, style and technology are all important considerations in ensuring your roof will offer longevity, peace and mind and a timeless aesthetic. “Your roof is an integral part of your home’s structure, offering support and protection against the rain, the wind, the snow and the harsh sunlight,” says James. As such an important part of your home, it’s crucial to get the materials right to ensure your roof stands the test of time. Here are James’ top tips on how to choose the right roofing materials for your home.
1. Pick a colour that compliments your home
There are multiple ways to approach the colour selection process for your roof tiles. James’ first recommendation is to look to the colour of your wall and large surface areas of your home for inspiration. Complementing the colour of your home and your driveway colour is a sure way to ensure cohesion, so your roof blends seamlessly into the facade. Brickworks also offers a free Colour Consultation service in their design studios across Australia, so you can speak with an expert for personal advice on how to achieve a look you love. To find out more or book an appointment, visit https://www.brickworks.com.au/products/colour-consultations/
2. Invest in a durable roofing material
It’s important to take into consideration the climate of your home when selecting the perfect roofing material. Unlike other roofing materials such as steel, roof tiles offer superior durability against harsh weather, protecting your home throughout the seasons. Bristile Roofing offers a product warranty that guarantees selected products will remain structurally sound for 50 years, giving you peace of mind in selecting a roofing material you can trust. Both concrete and terracotta roof tiles offer superior acoustic performance and thermal efficiency when compared to steel, and are available in a range of colours and profiles. James says that whilst both options are incredibly long-lasting, terracotta roof tiles are the unrivalled roofing product when it comes to longevity.
3. Pick a profile which suits your house style
Roof tiles come in a variety of profiles or shapes, ranging from classic curved looks to elegant flat profiles, so there is sure to be a style that suits you and your lifestyle. To choose the perfect profile for you and your lifestyle, James suggests taking inspiration from the architectural style of your home. Bristile Roofing has a vast range of products to suit any home style, including the popular Hamptons range that is perfectly suited to coastal homes.
4. Consider investing in solar
Sustainability is an important consideration for many homeowners when selecting the materials for their home, and there are so many great products that can help lower the embodied energy of your home. Roof tiles are actually lower in embodied energy than some competing roofing products, and thanks to their thermal mass, they help to keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, minimising the need to use artificial heating and cooling. This not only minimises energy output but can also result in substantial savings in energy bills. If you’re looking to go a step further, investing in solar is also a great choice.
5. Get familiar with product warranties
James strongly recommends looking into the product warranties of roofing materials before taking your pick. “Take the time to get to know your warranty as the warranty on various roofing materials differs greatly,” he says. Bristile Roofing Terracotta Roof Tiles come with a Colour for Life Warranty, which means that the roof tile is warrantied to remain the same colour for the life of the product. This warranty offers peace of mind that despite years in the harsh sunlight, the product will never fade, so you can enjoy a gorgeous facade for many years to come.
Learn about our products.
Join us at an event.
