What is the best roof on the market today?
That’s a tough one to
answer, because each region and thus each climate zone has a unique set of
conditions that favor different roofing products. Specifically in the Portland Metro area, my
choice would be to go with a 300 pound asphalt fiberglass composition. That is
not to say metal, tile or shake roofing products won’t perform well here, but
there are many advantages to a quality composition roofing product.
However, the most important
aspect to getting a quality roof is the roofing contractor and his knowledge of the
product. Choose a proven roofing material but have it installed by a poorly
trained contractor and you have a poor roofing system. Choose a great roofing
contractor and he will never allow for a poor roofing system to be installed.