Roofing Materials Available For Virginia Homes
Katelyn Lewis • February 26, 2025
From humid summers to cold winters, Virginia faces a wide range of temperature and weather changes throughout the year. So the best roofing materials for Virginia homes to handle heat, humidity, occasional hurricanes, and snow well. Let’s run through the available roofing materials for Virginia homes.
Roofing Materials for Virginia Homes
- Architectural Asphalt Shingles
- Cost-effective & durable
- Good for handling temperature fluctuations
- Impact-resistant options available for storms
- Less environmentally friendly
- Metal Roofing (Standing Seam or Ribbed)
- Long lifespan
- Energy-efficient & reflects heat during the summer
- Resistant to heavy rain, wind, and fire
- Very environmentally friendly
- Slate Roofing
- Classic, elegant look
- Extremely durable and long-lasting
- Heavy; requires strong foundation – not every home can handle a slate roof
- Cedar Shake Roofing
- Beautiful, natural aesthetic
- Good insulation properties
- Needs regular maintenance to prevent mold and rot
- With Virginia’s humidity, these roofs tend to be more expensive than their shortened lifespans make worth the investment.
- Synthetic Roofing (Slate or Shake Alternatives)
- Lighter than natural materials, with similar aesthetic properties
- Impact-resistant & low-maintenance
- Good for historic districts with roofing restrictions
If you live in Fredericksburg or Richmond, VA and you’re looking into replacing your roof, we ask you to consider RETEX Roofing & Exteriors for your project. Our 270+ glowing Google reviews highlight our commitment to great communication, quality materials, and exceptional workmanship. Please call our office at 540-634-6449 or email us at
support@retexroofing.com to schedule an appointment.
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