In most parts of North America it is very common for a roof replacement to entail the product being a asphalt roof and with this comes the opportunity to require a upgrade. This brings the opportunity to require a good better and best roof as the manufacturers have various different upgrades that can extend the life of your roof as well as make it look better. Generally with the upgrades the warranty on your roof does not change but can make you roof look newer for longer.
Hip caps that come standard with asphalt roofing are flat and come with a eight inch width. this is what you see on most asphalt roofs but they do not have much definition. Get a high definition cap which is available by most manufacturers and are made to try duplicate a cedar or slate roof. Remember to get a high definition for the hips if you are installing them on the ridge as you may find the roof looking a little strange.
Ridge vent is a much better form of ventilation and with this upgrade you can definitely make your roof look younger for longer. Most building code regulations in most cities in North America are satisfied with the standard form of ventilation but with a lot of roofing designs at least one is more assured that adequate ventilation is working throughout the whole roofing system. Make sure you have the adequate amount of ridge to square footage ratio in order for the ridge to work. There are some roofs with very little ridge or no ridge at all where this upgrade would not make sense.
Get a synthetic underlay is a wise upgrade if you live in a area with a high moisture level. Paper underlay is still standard in many parts of North America and does the job just fine but generally come with no warranty. Although synthetic underlay's are new to the market they are already coming out with strong warranties.
Every roofing contractor comes out with a different product that has upgrade options. Ask your roofer what kind of upgrades they offer and how it will benefit your roof with their custom products
