Roofing and Roofing Materials

Overview

When a new house is framed the final touch is the roof. Roofs are put on before the siding, windows or interior. Generally roofing is done within a few weeks of digging the whole, pouring the cement, and framing the walls.

Roofing materials can include asphalt, wood, plastic, clay, stone, clay tiles and wood. Roofing materials, generally known as shingles can come in rolls, strips or panels.  You can have any color or texture you want and pay almost whatever you can afford. A new roof can be constructed for as little as $.50 per square foot or as high as $25.00 per square foot.