Top 2023 Coastal Style Home Roofing Trends

​Coastal style home builds are popular right now, with unique features like tongue and groove wood ceilings, large wraparound porches, and earth-tone cedar shakes. And if you’re a style-conscious homeowner, choosing the right roofing material for your coastal style home is a big deal. So let’s explore the top roofing trends for coastal style homes in 2023.

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​​Coastal Style Home
Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is obviously a highly popular option for coastal style homes. It’s extremely durable, low maintenance, and resistant to saltwater corrosion (for those who actually live near the water). And of course its appearance fits perfectly with the coastal theme.

Highlighting its durability, metal roofs can withstand harsh weather conditions and are less likely to be damaged by high winds and debris. They are also fire-resistant and can help reduce your energy bills by reflecting the sun's heat.

Moreover, metal roofing comes in a variety of colors and styles, making it easy to match your coastal style home's exterior.

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​​Coastal Style Home
Tile Shingles

Tile roofing is another option that is gaining popularity among coastal style homeowners. A lot of homeowners here locally in the Jacksonville, Florida area like to mimic oceanfront landmarks like the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, with beautiful tile roofing complimenting a white stucco exterior.

Aside from its coastal appeal, tile roofs are durable and can withstand harsh weather conditions like metal roofing. They are also fire-resistant and, also similar to metal, can help reduce your energy bill by reflecting the sun's heat.

Tile roofing comes in a wide range of colors and styles, making it easy to match your home's exterior. But it’s important to note that tile roofing is heavy material, which may require additional support for your roof.

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​​Coastal Style Home
Wood Shakes & Shingles

A lot of coastal style homeowners like to incorporate a roofing material that reflects the coastal environment and its colors, textures, and shapes. Wood shakes and shingles, for example, look beautiful on coastal style homes, with a rustic, elegant appeal. Wood is also highly resistant to wind damage and acts as a great insulator.

While wood shingles are smooth and thin, wood shakes are a bit more rough and think, as they're sawn on one side and hand-split on the other using handheld equipment. Shingles are usually machine-made.

One con to wood roofing is how much maintenance it requires to prevent rot. Frequent applications of a protective coating is necessary to ensure a long-lasting wood roof.

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​​Coastal Style Home
Solar Roofing Panels

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for homeowners, and this trend is expected to continue far beyond 2023. Sustainable roofing materials are eco-friendly and can help reduce your carbon footprint.

With that said, solar roofing is a sustainable option that can help reduce your energy bills. It works by converting sunlight into electricity, which can power your home.

But with a coastal style home, you might ask yourself if solar roofing panels would take away from the rest of the exterior appeal. Well, our partners at GAF have developed the Timberline Solar™ panel design, which ultimately “blends in with the aesthetic of the house, with elements that add visual appeal
like an architectural shingle.”

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​​Final Thoughts
Consulting With a Local Roofing Contractor

​​It’s a good idea to consult with a professional roofing contractor who has experience working with coastal style homes, especially if your home is going to be near the water. There are a lot of factors to consider, from structural integrity to energy efficiency to curb appeal and resale value.

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CG Roofing is a top-tier roofing company in Jacksonville, Florida also serving Orlando and Tampa. Whether you're interested in metal, tile, wood, or solar roofing for your coastal style home, CG Roofing can help.