Roof Material Matcher
Which Roof Fits Your Home? Find Out in Five Questions
Answer five quick questions about your house and what you want from a new roof. We will match you to Brava synthetic slate, cedar shake, standing seam metal or designer asphalt, then you can book a free roof measurement with owner Troy Carlson.
What style is your home?
Residential Roofing Materials Compared
| Material | Looks like | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brava synthetic slate | Cut stone, 1 inch thick | Traditional, colonial and brick homes | Class 4 impact rated; a fraction of the weight of natural slate |
| Cedar shake | Hand-split wood | Cottage, craftsman and shingle-style homes | Natural cedar needs treatment; Brava composite keeps its color and is Class 4 impact rated |
| Standing seam metal | Long panels, raised seams, no exposed nails | Farmhouse, modern and mountain homes | Can last 50 years or more; sheds rain fast |
| Designer asphalt | Dimensional shingle with a deep shadow line | Any home, when budget leads | Eligible for CertainTeed SureStart PLUS 3-star & 4-star warranties |
What Changes the Price of a New Roof
- The size of the roof and the number of stories
- How steep it is
- The material you pick
- How many old layers have to be torn off
- Dormers, chimneys, skylights and valleys
- Rotten decking or structural repairs found during tear-off
Roof Material Questions
How do I choose the right roofing material for my home?
Start with the style of the house, then what you care about most: the look, storm protection, how long it lasts, or cost. Slate suits traditional and brick homes, cedar shake suits cottages and craftsman homes, standing seam suits farmhouses and modern homes, and designer asphalt is the strongest upgrade for the money. The matcher on this page walks you through it in five questions.
How much does a new roof cost in North Carolina?
It depends on the size of the roof, how steep it is, the material, how many old layers come off, and how many dormers, chimneys and valleys it has. Every roof is different, so we do not post a price online. We measure the roof and give you a written price.
Is the roof measurement free?
Yes. Owner Troy Carlson comes out, measures the roof, checks the decking and structure, and walks you through the materials that fit your house. You get a written price after the visit, at no cost.
Do you install Brava synthetic slate and composite cedar shake?
Yes. Central Carolina Roofing Systems is a Brava Certified Contractor. We install Brava synthetic slate and composite cedar shake across Alamance, Orange, Durham, Wake and Guilford counties.
Commercial or flat roof? See our commercial roofing or call (984) 369-9975.