While price and aesthetics are important considerations when picking a roofing material, roof pitch should be one of the first things you have to figure out. Measuring your home’s roof pitch will help you narrow down your choices and take you a step closer to the right type of roofing material.

Several brands claim they’re the best manufacturer of roofing shingles. But as a consumer or a homeowner, it can be difficult to judge whether their claims are true or not.