The roofing industry is evolving rapidly, with 2025 set to bring significant advancements in sustainability, smart technology, and enhanced durability. Homeowners, builders and architects are prioritizing eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient solutions, and resilient designs. Here’s a closer look at the key roofing trends shaping the industry this year.

1. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Roofing

As the push for environmental responsibility grows, sustainable roofing solutions are taking center stage.

• Sustainable Materials: The demand for environmentally friendly roofing materials is rising, with manufacturers focusing on products that have a lower carbon footprint and longer lifespan.
• Recycled Materials: Homeowners and businesses are embracing roofing materials made from recycled products, contributing to a circular economy while reducing waste.

Enviroshake’s roofing products are made from 95% post-industrial recycled materials, diverting waste from landfills and reducing the demand for new raw materials. Read more on precisely how an Enviroshake roof can help you fight climate change.

2. Enhanced Durability and Weather Resistance

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, making durability and climate resilience key concerns in roofing choices.

• Climate-Resilient Roofing: Withstanding hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme weather conditions, these roofing solutions provide peace of mind for homeowners in high-risk areas.
• Advanced Materials: The industry is shifting towards high-performance materials that offer improved longevity, impact resistance, and fire resistance.

Enviroshake is one of the safest, most durable roofing products available. Our products are third-party tested and hold decades of proven performance.

3. Aesthetic Customization

Roofing is no longer just about function—homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to personalize their roofs to match their architectural styles.

• Architectural Aesthetics: Custom roofing designs that complement modern and traditional home styles are on the rise.
• Color and Texture Variability: A wider selection of roofing colors and textures is allowing homeowners to create unique, visually appealing roofs that enhance curb appeal.

Enviroshake tiles are designed to weather over the course of the first year of installation to reveal their beautiful weathered matte cedar look. By design, Enviroshake products have some variation to authentically emulate the tones of natural cedar. After this initial weathering period, Enviroshake products will maintain their classic aesthetic and rich colour over the lifetime of your roof. 

Choose your perfect custom color with Enviroshake! Not sure where to start? Try our free Roof Visualizer Tool! Start by either uploading a photo of your own home or choosing a home with a similar exterior to yours. Then, get inspired with our different roof profiles and colours to find the look that makes your dreams come true!

4. Solar Roofing Solutions

As solar energy adoption continues to grow, roofing solutions that seamlessly integrate solar technology are gaining traction.

• Solar-Integrated Systems: Rather than traditional mounted panels, solar cells are now being embedded directly into roofing materials, offering a sleek, modern, and energy-efficient solution.
• Solar Reflective Shingles: These specially designed shingles reflect more sunlight, reducing heat absorption and improving a home’s energy efficiency.

Enviroshake offers a highly reflective roofing option, Envirocool, that helps keep homes cooler in the summer while reducing the energy demand on air conditioning units. Envirocool, has an Solar Reflectivity Index (SRI) value of 31. If you’re looking for something even cooler, choose our custom colour Bermuda White, for an impressive SRI of 80.9.

5. Smart Roofing Technology

Technology is revolutionizing the roofing industry, making roofs more functional, efficient, and easy to maintain.

• Smart Sensors: Integrated sensors can now monitor roof conditions, detect leaks, and send alerts to homeowners before minor issues become costly repairs.
• Smart Roofing Systems: Combining solar panels, smart sensors, and automated maintenance features, these systems offer a high-tech approach to energy efficiency and longevity. Enviroshake is compatible with solar panels and many other smart roofing systems.
• 3D Imaging:  Enviroshake uses 3D images of taper-sawn cedar shakes and natural slate to ensure our tiles are true-to-nature and truly realistic.