The topic of this paper is contemporary roof coverings. The roof is the highest part of the building whose main task is to protect the building from adverse and harmful external influences. It consists of a roof, waterproofing and a roof covering. The roof covering can be made of different materials, while the most common are classic tile, shingles, sheet metal, concrete cover, bitumen... The choice is influenced by many factors, but the most important is the slope of the roof surfaces due to climatic conditions. The paper will describe tin, glass, plastic, concrete, photovoltaic covers and green roofs. In general, there is no ideal solution for the cover, but various methods are used to achieve the most suitable solution. Modern roof coverings are aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of the building they cover, which increases their price, but also reduces heating and cooling costs, and extends the service life. Today's technology has made it possible to produce clean solar energy by developing transparent glass roofing systems that serve to heat the building itself. Another example of conserving sustainable energy with the help of the sun is the use of photovoltaics composed of solar cells that produce electricity that is then used in the household. Currently the most current example of a modern cover is the green roof. It is already common knowledge that these covers prevent heat loss in winter and feel the living space in summer. In addition, they create a habitat for plant and animal species whose place has been ceded by that building.