Overstock Mismatched Roofing Materials

Replacement Materials

• One of the primary uses for overstock roofing materials is to provide replacements for damaged or lost shingles or tiles. Shingles can come off a roof during a storm or split from wear and exposure to the elements. Replacing individual shingles or tiles is much more cost-effective than resurfacing the entire roof, even if you don't have a stock of extra materials from the builder and need to buy them from the manufacturer.

Matching Color

• Matching roofing material colors is among the biggest challenges when using overstock material. Even materials from the same manufacturer might have a different color if they came from a different production lot, or are being added to a roof where existing materials have faded over time. You can paint roofing materials for a uniform look, but if untreated, matching materials are a priority, you might not be able to use overstock materials for replacement and repair.

Alternative Uses

• Surplus of roofing materials have uses aside from replacing similar materials on a damaged roof. If you have overstock materials after a residential roofing job, you can use them on a porch roof, detached garage, shed or even a dog house. This will give the structures on your property a consistent look while also supplying protection for their roofs. You can also use some overstock roofing materials, such as flat shingles, as a substrate for a garden path or sidewalk.

Recycling

• Overstock roofing are often recyclable. Asphalt shingles, which are a common residential roofing material, are especially useful after being processed by recyclers. For example, they can provide material for pothole patches. Asphalt shingles can also be processed to become fuel oil, making new use of their petroleum content. Recycling keeps roofing materials out of landfills and eliminates the need to store them indefinitely.