There are dozens of different types of roofs that a person may decide is best for his new home or would work well during a refurbishment and Virginia roof replacement but an interesting alternative to asphalt shingles which typically only last around fifteen to twenty years before they need to be replaced is the concept of rubber roofing. Not only is this method of creating a roof for a home a highly fire resistant type of roofing but it's also lighter and more durable and far less likely to crack over time and need repairs.