The best roofing material must handle snow, ice, wind, and freeze-thaw. Since 2011, Coastal Windows & Exteriors has completed 7,000+ installations as a woman-owned GAF Master Elite roofing contractor serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The team installs architectural asphalt shingles and metal roofing on every common roof shape, from gable and hip to gambrel and saltbox.
What Homeowners Should Know
- Layered asphalt: GAF Timberline HDZ ranks among the best roof shingles for homes. Get a free estimate to compare colors and options.
- Wind warranty: With required GAF accessories, Timberline HDZ qualifies for a 15-year WindProven warranty with no maximum wind speed.
- Metal option: Metal roofs can save notable energy versus asphalt, per Oak Ridge National Laboratory. They average $56,282 regionally, per JLC.
- Snow load: Many roofs handle about 20 pounds per square foot, per GAF. A steeper roof design sheds heavy, wet snow faster.
- Regional cost: Asphalt roof replacement averages $35,701 regionally and recoups about 68% at resale, per JLC.
Our Recommendation for Roofs
- Top pick: Architectural asphalt like GAF Timberline HDZ suits most homes for value and durability. Book a free estimate to compare options.
- Great for budget: Quality asphalt shingles deliver strong protection at a lower cost than metal.
- Smart timing: Schedule a professional inspection now, before heavy snow and ice arrive.
Ready to protect your home before the first big storm? Start with a free roof inspection and estimate. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned GAF Master Elite contractor. Our team has completed 7,000+ installations since 2011.
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Last Updated: November 2026
Sources:
- Metal roofs can save notable energy compared with asphalt. Oak Ridge National Laboratory Metal Roof Energy Performance Study, research comparing metal and asphalt roof energy performance. (2013)
- Metal roof replacement averages $56,282 in New England. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, New England, regional roof replacement cost data. (2025)
- Asphalt roof replacement averages $35,701 in New England. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, New England, regional asphalt roof replacement cost data. (2025)
- Asphalt roofing recoups about 68% of its cost at resale. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, National, national resale-value data for asphalt roofing. (2025)
- Many roofs are designed for a baseline snow load of about 20 pounds per square foot. GAF How Much Snow Can a Roof Handle Safely, guidance on roof snow load and winter risk. (2026)