Vinton, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/22/2014 -- Are all Roofs the Same?
The answer to that is no. Unfortunately most new homeowners regard roofs as an afterthought until they start to leak. Families who purchase old homes know this all too well.

Not all roofs are the same. The options range from asphalt and slate to concrete and clay tiles. There are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration whether a homeowner chooses to install a new roof for an existing home or have one built from scratch –

Cost
This goes without saying. However, a lot of homeowners still make the mistake of ignoring the costs that will be associated with a new roof. For example, they often overlook the cost of stripping off materials from an old roof or repairing the supporting structure.

Not every home requires a complex roofing job. This depends on a roof's shape. For example, a gable roof that doesn't have any breaks such as chimneys requires a simple roofing job.

Types of Roof
Homes have either flat or pitched roofs. The materials that go in the construction of each varies. For instance, roofing jobs that involve pitched roofs often use materials such as dimensional or composite shingles, tile, metal, synthetic materials or slate. Flat roofs on the other hand are often constructed from materials such as tar, gravel, PVC membranes, or roll roofing. Roofing contractors are responsible for providing warranty information about the materials that they use for the service.

Color or Style
A house that has asphalt shingle roofing looks slightly different than the same house that has cedar shakes. Homeowners should consider the look they are going for before they decide on any type of roof. The same goes with colors. For example, roofing shingles come in a wide variety of colors. They come in the following materials-

- Wood – Wooden is a popular roofing material of choice especially since it makes roofs last as much as 25 years. The materials are usually made from southern pine, redwood or cedar that are either split or sawn.

- Asphalt – Asphalt shingles are the easiest to install. The price may depend on the type of installation or shingle chosen.

- Metal – Roofing materials that come in aluminum, steel, and copper asphalt which makes them more durable than wooden or asphalt shingles. Of course, this also means that they cost more.

- Slate – Slate is considered to be one of the most durable of all roofing materials. Hundred year old slate is often recycled for reinstallation in some cases.

Framing
A roof needs to have a sturdy frame if it is to last. An existing home's frame may not always be able to support heavy roofing materials such as clay or slate. A roofing contractor can determine whether a homeowner's roof is sturdy enough to handle the weight of such materials. Homeowners who prefer heavier materials may need to strengthen the frames of their homes before they consider the option.

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Vinton, VA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/04/2014 -- All-In-One Home Solutions, LLC, owned by Harmony and Jeremiah Wright, has been the honored recipient of a variety of awards in recent months, including the Angie's List Super Service Award for 2013. This award is designed to recognize excellence among service providers who offer the best service ratings and reviews throughout the year. Only the top five percent of qualifying businesses for each category, such as roofing companies, receive this distinction.

This family-owned residential and commercial roofing and exterior remodeling business boasts a generation of experience in the industry, known for its integrity, customer service and craftsmanship with clients in the community. As such, All-In-One Home Solutions, LLC has been recognized for its home improvement projects in the Roanoke area. This company was also named the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year for 2014. In addition, it earned silver for Best Roofing Company in Roanoke as voted by readers of The Roanoker. Co-owner Harmony Wright was interviewed in The Roanoker Issue 2014 as one of the area's foremost experts in the home improvement industry.

All-In-One Home Solutions, LLC offers a variety of exterior remodeling, including siding, windows and roofing which are installed by certified and trained technicians. It also offers a variety of payment options, including up to 365 days no interest and no payments with approved credit. Project Consultants within the company have experience working within the real estate market, ensuring only the highest quality in asphalt shingle and metal roofing is used to boost a home's total value. Specific services include roofing installation and repair, gutter installation, siding installation, soffit and fascia installation, and window replacement as part of home remodels and renovations as well as new construction. Clients interested in obtaining a complimentary estimate can fill out the form on the company's website, providing contact information such as name and email, and a brief description of the type of work desired.

About All-In-One Home Solutions, LLC
This company, offering extended warranties to its clients by being trained and certified through the top roofing manufacturers, primarily services the communities of Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt, Vinton and beyond. All-In-One Home Solutions, LLC, located at 215 Walnut Avenue in Vinton, Virginia, can be reached by phone at 540-589-7676 and via email at info@aiohomes.com.

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