Most homeowners will purchase a roof only once in their lifetime. As this is a decision that will impact the look and performance of a home for as long as a homeowner may live there, it is essential to make the right choice the first time around. While four out of five homeowners choose asphalt roofing over other materials, there are many factors that contribute to this important investment decision, including beauty: the right look and style that fits a home and conforms to the neighborhood; affordability: a cost-effective roofing system that offers superb value; and reliability: a roof that is durable and long lasting.
However, there are some factors beyond a homeowner’s control. For one family living in a bucolic, upscale community called Evergreen in Mill Creek, Wash., selecting the right roofing system meant not only that it needed to look good and perform well at the right price, but it also had to meet the high standards of the local homeowners association.