You may not think about it because you don’t see it as often, but your roof is an integral part of the design of your home. Set yourself apart from others by updating your roof to one of these upcoming trends of 2021, and let your house speak for itself! Guests will marvel at the attention to detail you’ve put into your home when your roof is as fashionable as you are!

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is making a comeback! These roofs can be made from aluminum, copper, steel, or alloy strips in many different shapes and textures. Steel roofing has become the most common material used in commercial construction in recent years. Aluminum is lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant, making it an excellent option. And copper roofing will, over time, acquire a greenish tint giving the home a lived-in and rustic feel that some people find attractive, especially if it fits their home aesthetic. 

Metal roofing, while visually attractive, has many practical benefits as well. It excels in sloughing off the snow during the winter as the snow has a harder time clinging to the surface. This prevents the snow from accumulating on the roof over time, causing weight damage. Metal roofs also do an excellent job of repelling water, as it doesn’t absorb into the surface at all. Finally, metal roofs are perfect for the summer, as the surface reflects the sun’s rays instead of absorbing them like an asphalt roof, keeping your home cooler (and saving you money on your energy bill!)

Solar Panels

As our nation strives to turn toward greener energy, solar panel roofs have become more popular than ever. Solar energy is the cheapest and most abundant energy source in the world. These additions to your roof can allow you to become completely energy independent once installed. Say bye to your electric bill! While pricier than other roof choices, the money you save on your electric bill will pay for the roof in, on average, less than 10 years. If you’re looking for a long-term, environmentally conscious, and popular roof choice, this is the one for you.

Colored Roofing

Lastly, make a bold statement with your roof color choice. Black is basic, and while this standard roof color will likely never go out of style, there are bolder choices arriving in the market that can give your home as much personality on the outside as the inside. 

You can get roofs of different colors in most roofing materials. Metal, asphalt, rubber, etc. All of these options come in a variety of colors. Neutral colors such as brown, navy, grey, and green make for stylish changes that, while maybe not as noticeable of a change, can still give your home some extra life and style. Other colors like red, blue, and orange are bold statements that can make heads turn as your neighbors walk on by. 

The color choice is up to you, but typically you want your roof color to blend well with your home’s exterior–whether it is brick or siding–as well as your front door. You don’t want to make such a permanent addition that ends up clashing with the rest of your aesthetic!

These are just a few of the newest trends in home design making their way into 2021. Styling your roof can be a great statement of yourself and your personality, and really tie together other exterior choices. If you would like to discuss these options, or if you have questions about remodeling your roof into a new stylish design, contact us today at (502) 341-4415! We would love to come out for a free inspection and estimate.