When you’re planning to install a new roof, your choice of materials is crucial. The material you use impacts not only the roof cost, but also appearance, durability, and weather resistance.

With that in mind, here is a list of common roofing materials in Norway.

Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles are the most popular American roofing material. With a fiberglass base coated in asphalt granules, they’re easy to install and inexpensive. Three-tab shingles are cheapest, while architectural shingles cost a bit more.

Clay Tiles

Molded from reddish clay, this roofing is distinctively handsome. It’s also fire-resistant and eco-friendly. Keep in mind that clay tiles are quite heavy, though.

Concrete

These tiles are shaped from concrete, making them fireproof and resistant to harsh weather conditions. A major drawback is their weight, which might require structural reinforcement of your house to support them.

Metal

Metal roof panels or shingles -- whether aluminum, copper, steel, tin, or zinc -- are becoming increasingly trendy these days.This material has lots of advantages; it islightweight, fireproof, weather resistant, and strong.

Wood

Prized for their looks, natural cedar or redwood roofing shakes add plenty of curb appeal to a home. On the other hand, they are pricey and high-maintenance.

Slate

Slate tiles are a classic roof type -- cut from stone, meaning they are very durable and resistant to harsh conditions. Although costly, they can last for a century or more and are recyclable at the end of their life.