Perhaps the time has come to build a new roof, but you haven’t yet settled on the right roofing material. If you’re ready to do your research and select the best one for your needs, you’ll be in good hands when you stop by Montgomery's Building Supplies. Whether you’re building a brand new home or modifying an existing one, the Warsaw, NY-based hardware store has both the building materials and the advice to set you in the right direction.

Read on for a rundown on the best roofing materials available on the market:

• Asphalt Shingle Roofs: By far, the most popular roofing material is the simple asphalt shingle. Affordable and reliable for up to 20 years, asphalt shingles are also relatively easy to install. With regular maintenance, you can count on them to put up with hail and strong windstorms.
• Metal Roofing Materials: Metal roofs aren’t just for barns—they’ve actually been increasing in popularity for residential buildings due to their excellent value and streamlined looks. Contrary to what many assume, they can actually be quite quiet in the rain, too. Choose metal roofing if you want a weather-resistant, energy efficient roofing system that’s impervious to moss growth, and which can last for 50 years.
• Concrete Roofs: Looking for something extremely durable but still aesthetically pleasing? Consider concrete tiles, which are available in many styles and colors and popular on both residential and commercial buildings.
• Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials: Many roofing types fall under this category, depending on your view. Cedar shake, a popular and rustic-looking roofing material, is considered by many to be eco-friendly because of its wood construction. Another eco-friendly roofing material is rubber made from recycled tires, which is usually very energy efficient.
• Slate Roofing: The number one roofing material that withstands the test of time (some roofs last for hundreds of years) is slate. It’s very expensive, but worth the investment because of its strength, appearance, and imperviousness to mold and pests.

If you’re ready to pick up new roofing materials, stop into Montgomery's Building Supplies in Warsaw, NY. For questions about their stock, give the local hardware store a call at (585) 786-2510. More information about their building materials and services is available online.