What Are the Best Roofing Materials for Albuquerque Homes?

For many residents of the Albuquerque area, a major upside to living in this region is not having to deal with snow and ice. The tradeoff, however, is having to contend with a sun that is pretty intense. In fact, Albuquerque usually gets about 280 sunny days per year, which means that the roofs on the homes in this area spend a good amount of time baking in the sun. To prevent this prolonged sunlight exposure from wearing out your roof, it’s important to choose a roofing system that will stand strong. So what are the best roofing materials for Albuquerque homes?

Asphalt Shingles

No matter what part of the country you live in, you can’t go wrong with an asphalt shingle roof. When you consider cost, longevity, customizability, and aesthetic appeal, it’s hard to find another roofing system that delivers on all fronts like an asphalt shingle roof does. And when it comes to asphalt shingles, nothing outperforms GAF Timberline HD^® shingles—the No. 1-selling shingle in America. These shingles are built from a blend of fiberglass and asphalt, which helps them stand up to years of sunlight exposure without deteriorating. These shingles are also available in ENERGY STAR^® certified options which can help keep your home cool by deflecting the sun’s rays.

EverGuard TPO Flat Roofing

Many homes in Albuquerque and throughout the Southwest are built in the Spanish Colonial bungalow and hacienda styles, which feature flat or low-sloped roofs. When it comes to flat roofing for hot, dry climates, nothing performs like GAF’s EverGuard TOP membrane flat roof. This system is incredibly durable and boasts heat-welded seams, which are more weathertight than standard flat roofing systems—however, it comes at a very cost-effective price. The TPO membrane flat roofing system is also highly reflective, so the sun’s rays won’t be absorbed into your home. Not only will this help your home maintain a more consistent interior temperature, but it can also reduce the strain put on your HVAC system and might even save you some money on your monthly energy costs.

Contact Dreamstyle Roofing to Learn More

To learn more about what kind of roofing materials would be the best to have installed on your Albuquerque home, contact the professionals at Dreamstyle Roofing today. We would be happy to set up a free consultation at a time that works for you!