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Roof shingles are the first line of defense against the elements for you home and especially your roof. Installing roof shingles the right way and using the correct materials are important to a proper installation. The roof's main primary purpose is not to allow the elements (water, ice, snow) or debris to collect and allow proper drainage and run off.

The roofing material generally will depend on the local climate, but for roofing on a budget there are usually two types of roofing material - asphalt and metal. There are several other types of roofing materials, such as cedar and wood, and tile and slate, but are more expensive and sometimes harder to maintain. Asphalt and metal roofing materials are the most widely used because of the price and durability.

If there is considerable frozen precipitation and less rain where you live, installing roof shingles can keep the roofing job on or under budget. Metal panels are more expensive than asphalt shingles, but do a better job with frozen precipitation and heavy snowfall. Where rain is the major weather metal roofing can be considered overkill. Metal is harder to work with because it has to be cut but the roof goes up faster because a wider area can be cut and applied at one time.

A moister resistant protective barrier, called felt or tar, is needed to begin with and it should be placed directly over the outer layer of the roof. When all the felt or tar is applied, flashing material should be applied, which goes around all areas that are still vulnerable to moisture such as roof vents, sky light and chimneys.

The resources used for flashing the roof are applied the same way that you would when installing roof shingles. When completed, installing your shingles is the next and final step in this process.