When considering home retrofits and which ones to complete, it’s wise to consider the options that will grow your home’s resale value. According to the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, there are just two major products that give you 100% cost recovery and one of them, notably, is roofing.
Sponsored by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the report analyzes nearly two dozen remodeling projects. Study results are based on three sources of feedback including: the measurement of “Joy Factor” from homeowners, the cost recovery of improvements via improved home resale value from REALTORS®, and remodeling project fees information from NARI members.
Consumers believe the most important result of a roof retrofit is gaining a durable roof with long-lasting results and materials (61% of surveyed people). This makes sense, since the top two reasons for those people surveyed replacing their roofs was to upgrade worn-out surfaces/materials (51%) and to add features and improve livability (21%).
What level of happiness does a new roof bring to homeowners? A significant amount. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, the Joy Factor ranks high at 9.2 for people who have completed a new roof project. 87% of those respondents also report having a greater desire to be home after completing the project.
The reasons to replace a roof are often simple. For example, sometimes homeowners are replacing a roof severely damaged by an extreme weather event. Others are looking to optimize the home’s energy efficiency and reduce long-term energy bills.
The good news is that, according to the study, the cost recovery to re-roof is 100%, meaning that every dollar spent on a new roof goes directly into the home’s improved resale value. With numbers like that, what could make a homeowner more convinced to invest in a new roof?
With Westlake Royal Building Products’ Concrete, Composite, Clay and Stone-Coated Steel roofing systems, there are many additional incentives to consider. Just a few of these are:
Following are key performance attributes, benefits, and warranties for each roofing material that is part of the Westlake Royal Building Products family.
This durable line of concrete roofing tile is renowned for its superior strength and lasting beauty. Produced with texture and substance, the tile offers a multi-dimensional look on the home. Numerous profiles along with a wide range of colors create options to harmonize with any home architecture style. The tile is manufactured using locally sourced geologic material and is recyclable at the end of its life on the roof. Newpoint Concrete is offered in both standard and lightweight options.
Weather Resistance & Ratings: Class A Fire Rating, Class 3 or 4 Hail Rating (for select products), Hurricane Wind Performance Rated, Code-Approved for Use in Miami-Dade County, Texas Department of Insurance
Warranty: View the Limited Lifetime, Fully Transferable, Non-Prorated Concrete Product Warranty here.
Additional Benefits: Pairs with Westlake Royal Cool Roof System, Easy Maintenance, Lightweight Products Available
This industry-leading composite roofing captures the look of real cedar shake and natural slate in each composite roofing tile. Made of virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilizers with a highly-specialized fire retardant, the tile resists impact, fire and severe weather. The tile defies rotting, fading and splitting. Additionally, insects are unable to make a home within the tile. Durable DaVinci Roofscapes composite tiles are available in dozens of colors, providing long-lasting aesthetic options for every home style.
Weather Resistance & Ratings: Class A Fire Rating, Class 4 Impact Rating, Tested for Straight Line Winds Up to 110 mph, Rated Up to 180 mph Hurricane Velocity Winds, Code-Approved for Use in Miami-Dade County, Texas Department of Insurance, and WUI 4175.
Warranty: Backed by a Lifetime Limited Material Warranty that may be reviewed here.
Additional Benefits: Fade Resistant, Lightweight Installation, Recyclability, Low Maintenance, Peace-of-Mind for Weather Conditions
This legacy line of premium, stunning clay tile solutions is manufactured to the highest standard in sustainability and craftsmanship. Building on a more than 5,000-year timeless tradition, the clay tile offers lasting beauty and enduring strength over time. The tile is manufactured using raw materials sourced locally and with up to 59% recycled content, which reduces transportation and environmental impacts. The tile is 100% recyclable at the end of its life on the roof and is notably the first clay roofing tile line globally to garner the prestigious Cradle-to-Cradle Gold Certification, upholding the highest standards in environmental sustainability.
Weather Resistance & Ratings: Class A Fire Rating, Hail Rating (select products), Cool Roof and Energy Star Ratings (select products), Code-Approved for Use in Miami-Dade County (2-piece Mission), Texas Department of Insurance
Warranty: We believe in our clay roof tile products, which outperform virtually any roofing product on the market today. The powerful warranty offered to the original purchaser is transferable to a new owner for a term of 50 years and may be viewed here.
Additional Benefits: Color Fade Resistance, Easy Maintenance, Custom Installations with Boosting, Staggering, Serpentine Patterns and more, Lightweight Products Available
Unified Steel Stone Coated roofing benefits from the structural strength of steel and provides durability, performance and weather resistance. An incredibly lightweight option at just 1.5 pounds-per-square-foot, the material is ideal for both new construction and retrofit roofing. Offering five distinct profiles emulating the look of traditional shingle, clay tile, cedar shake or slate, Unified Steel enhances the look and value of any home. When paired with Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV), Unified Steel provides enhanced energy efficiency performance and lowered energy bills.
Weather Resistance: Class 4 Hail and Very Severe Hail (some products) Rating, Class A Fire Rating (with designated accompanying underlay materials), Miami-Dade County Hurricane HVHZ Performance Rating (the most stringent in the country), Texas Department of Insurance
Warranty: Offering one of the most comprehensive, fully transferable roofing warranties in the business today. Coverage includes 120 mph Wind and Class 4 Hail Protection. Refer to the Unified Steel warranty here.
Additional Benefits: Ideal for Retrofit Roofing, Low Maintenance, Pairs with Westlake Royal Cool Roof System, and Currently the Only Steep Slope Metal Roofing Material with the Very Severe Hail (VSH) Rating