If you are looking at buying a home that has been already lived in, you need to pay close attention to the condition of the roof. You will want to know about how long it will be before you need a new roof. Roofs can last a long time and are normally not something to worry about, but when the time comes for a roof replacement, it will be an expensive project, certainly in the range of about $20,000 or more in most cases depending on the type of roofing material you use. These days composite asphalt shingles are popular because they are durable and are painted in such a way that they have color variations which make it look like they have texture. They are also the easiest to install and are the most economical. Other choices are clay or cement tiles and metal roofs. Wood shingles are flammable and should be avoided. Roofing Colorado Springs Colorado has lots of information about roofing problems of all kinds.