# Residential Roofing

For residential housing, sloped roofs are the most common style. Sloping serves as a practical means of drainage while **imparting important aesthetic value** to your homes appearance.

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It is, however, important to appreciate that your roof is not just comprised of great looking shingles, it is also a [weather barrier system](https://roofingmagazine.com/weather-barrier-system-now-approved-for-sloped-roof-applications/) that utilizes a variety of specific materials and application techniques.

We provide the following for both Flat and Sloped Roofs:

* New Roofs / Replacements
* Leak Repairs on all types of roofs
* Skylight Installation
* Chimney Caps and Pans
* Carpentry and Siding Repairs
* attic Ventilation

[National Star Roofing Inc](https://www.nationalstarroofing.ca/) has established working relationships with all of the top roofing material manufacturers, and will provide you with competitive pricing on budget to premium quality roofing shingles

**Asphalt**

Asphalt shingles are one of the top choices for residential sloped roofing because of it's reliability and high performance - while also offering quick and inexpensive installation, low maintenance requirements, and easy repairs.

While average shingles will last around 10-20 years, premium shingles can last more than 25-30.

**Metal**

A metal roof could be the last roof you ever install on your home.

While installation cost for a quality metal roof is higher than most other roofing materials, you'll save money in the long run.

Unlike other roofing materials such as Asphalt which can require re-roofing every 10-20 years, a metal roof can last a lifetime. Metal Roofs are also very efficient at reflecting heat in the summer months, and insulating in the winter.

**Cedar**

Cedar shakes and shingles are a truly green product that keeps your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Aside from their aesthetic value, Cedar's natural oils resist decay from freeze/thaw cycles, are lightweight and are wind & impact resistant.

**Rubber**

**With a typical lifespan of over 75 years**, rubber roofing will help your home retain value as it holds up very well in severe weather conditions.

Modern Rubber roofing materials are also manufactured to mimic the look of classic roofing materials so you're not trading aesthetics for durability.

**Tile**

Concrete and clay roof tiles are resistant to fire, hail and extreme Canadian weather changes.

Tile roofs help conserve energy during the winter and summer months - keeping homes warm in the winter, and cooler in the summer.

**Copper**

Copper offers a character and quality that no other roofing material can match, while looking great on any style of home - classic or modern.

Unlike any other roofing material, copper actually improves in appearance and durability with age. Copper will never suffer from red-rust, will not chalk or fade, and will protect for centuries.


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