A Look At Roofing Materials

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A Look At Roofing Materials

On April 9, 2011, In House & Home, By Guest Author

Both residential and commercial construction involve putting roofs on the structures, and modern technology had provided some new and improved roofing materials. You might find a couple of them to be rather surprising. Let’s take a quick look at what is available for home and office.

Asphalt is the most common choice for residential dwellings, which include apartment complexes and other large structures that have a similarly designed roof. Tar paper is usually laid under them to help provide a waterproof barrier. Asphalt roofing is available in an assortment of colors.

Wooden singles and shakes are a long lasting material which can still look great for up to 50 years, with routine maintenance. The shingles are like flat boards the same thickness from one end to the other, while shakes are a tapered board, that resemble a large wooden shim. With age, their colors change and give that overall nice rustic look for farm houses and lake cabins.

Clay tiles are what most people think of as being used in desert areas where there is a lot of sunshine, and little rain. However, these tiles offer a form of natural air conditioning, because the air under them is shaded from the sun and provides cool air which keeps the top of the house at a lower temperature. Their color, or tint, is mostly dependent on where the clay was gathered.

At one point in time, metal roofs were made of galvanized metal and only came in the raw material color, which was prone to rust and look tacky after a few years. However, modern technology, and new methods of manufacturing, have produced metals which don’t rust, and are available in colors of dark maroon, civic blue, forest green and copper.

Slate tiles are quite expensive, and require a stone mason to cut and install them. However, they will last for many generations. The type of structure may be crucial because there is usually additional support built in to carry the extra weight. They are maintenance free, and never need cleaning, but should be inspected once a year for any loose pieces.

Solar roof tiles are designed to blend in with asphalt shingles, and provide the ultimate in energy efficiency. These are a dark blue which goes almost unnoticed, as it matching darker colors of asphalt shingles. They weigh only 2.5 pounds per square foot, have a 25 year factory warranty, and are interlocking for security up to 60 mph winds.

Manufacturers of recreational vehicles listened to the requests of the consumer, and developed a rubber material which stretches the entire length of the RV. It comes in rolls of about 8 feet wide, and have been used for houses. Due to the nature of this product, it forms an almost permanent barrier against moisture, and never needs painting.

A good roof can last for many years and provide protection from the elements. There are many different types of materials from which to choose, including solar panel shingles and rubber roofs. It is possible to decide on a different type of roofing Whitby material than what was originally used.

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