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Choosing A Roof

Choosing your next roof system is a big decision. There are pro and cons to most choices so we’ll share some of our opinions on the subject in hopes that it will help you make a more informed decision.

Types Of Roofing

Various Options

3-Tab Shingles

A single layer shingle that has been around for ages. These shingles tend to be lighter and therefore they typically don’t stand up to hail or wind as well as architectural shingles do. Typically 3-tab shingles are sold as a 25 year shingle but in this part of the country the average lifespan is more like 15-20 years and a few shingle repairs should be expected throughout that time span.

Architectural Shingles

We consider quality architectural shingles to be the best roofing system for the money. They have a double layer nail strip and they are quite a bit heavier than than 3 tab shingles and therefore tend to stand up to better to both wind and hail. Typically these are marketed as 30 year shingles and the lifespan in our area of the country is typically 20-30 years. With proper installation you should not expect shingle repairs over the life of the shingles. Please note that not all architectural shingles are created equal. Given the fact that on an average 40 square house the price difference to upgrade to architectural shingles from 3-tabs is typically less than $500, we consider this to be a “no brainer” as it not only saves you money in the long run but also increases curb appeal and resale value. Also, if you wish to upgrade, these shingles are offered in both 40 year and 50 year versions that will not only double the lifespan of your roof, but also typically decrease your insurance premium.

Metal Roofs

Typically broken down into 2 categories and they are “exposed fastener” and “standing seam”. The standing seam metal roof system is a quality roof system that has no exposed fasteners which dramatically decreases the opportunity for leaks. Typically this type roof system is both hail and wind resistant and can last up to 50 years. The downfall to this roof system is that it extremely expensive and typically costs 3 to 4 times as much as an architectural roof system.

Exposed fastener metal roof systems

Are just as they sound. The fasteners are exposed on the top side of the roof with a rubber or “epdm” grommets. The grommets and fasteners tend to be the weak link in the system because the grommets tend to break down over time and do not typically last for the entire life span of the roof. Other things to consider are that metal roofing often inhibits cell phone signal and more and more insurance carriers are changing their policies to exclude cosmetic damage. Which means that hail damage to your metal roof may not be covered in the future since it’s only cosmetic damage, not functional damage. Also, when leaks develop on metal roof systems they can be very difficult to both diagnose and repair.

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Testimonials

"The guys at MidSouth did a great job replacing our roof. Every aspect of the job exceeded our expectations from the initial contact through the final cleanup, we couldn’t have been more pleased! Around 6 months after our roof replacement we had a shop built and as soon as the work was completed the guys at MidSouth were able to work us into their schedule to insure the shop would stay dry. Great customer service experience and we would highly recommend."

"The guys at MidSouth Roof Consultants were great. They had our old roof off and new one installed in a day. John even came out, almost a year later, and helped my A/C guys run a new vent because nobody was brave enough to climb on the roof, and they didn’t even charge me!"

"Brian, John and Matt run a dependable, honest, reliable, stand by their word company that does high quality work. We were so pleased with their work on our new roof that we recommended them to 4 other family and friends who all had a great experience with Mid South Roof Consultants!!"

"We had damage to our home from the 3/28/20 tornado that hit Jonesboro. Our neighbor referred us to MidSouth. John Morris came out promptly and gave us an estimate. He told me it would be approx 3 weeks before they could do the work. Materials were delivered and my wife received a text from John that his crew would be at our house at 7 am on 4/21/20. At 6:45 the crew arrived and completed the work by 1:30. I give MidSouth 5 stars for prompt service, quality work - clean up was amazing! Couldn’t tell they had been there except for the fact we had a new roof that looks fantastic. Thanks to John Morris and the crew at MisSouth."

"Thank You John Morris! My brother used John for installation of his roof and highly recommended him for our new roof. I was so impressed with John because he cared so much about using quality materials and to make sure the job was done perfectly. I had lots of questions for him and he took the time to explain everything in detail. He texted me all along the way as far as giving me a time frame as to when they would start installation. When installation was completed I walked out side and everything was cleaned up as if they had not ever been there. John is a professional ,if you want your roof done right, only use John!"