Roofing Materials And You

The roof over our heads takes a lot of beating from the sun

, rain, snow and wind. This is why you have to choose a roofing material that is durable. You do not want to buy a material that will not last for even a year or so. Here are some of the most common roofing materials available in the market today.

First are the wood and asphalt shingles. The wood shingles are from the red cedar that is why it is lightweight and durable plus it is quite easy to manufacture. The asphalt shingles meanwhile have a fiberglass body which covered by asphalt and mineral granules. You can use this asphalt shingle with any kind of flashing and edging products.

Second is the corrugated metal material for roofs. Fifty years is the lifespan of this material when used in houses for roofing. Just make sure that you do some repainting every now and then for maintenance. This material is available in the form of metal sheets and can come in different colors or traditionally silver in color. You can request from your contractor to craft the material so that it will look like tiles.

Third is the tile material available in ceramic, clay or concrete. These are challenging to install since they are heavy. You have to do some reinforcement on your roof first to make sure that your roof can bear the weight of the tiles. Ceramic tiles are best for warmer climates. You can also opt for slate tiles which is a naturally occurring material. You will find that this is quite challenging to install as well but is very durable.

You have just read some of the most common roofing materials available in the market. At the end the owner will have the final say on which roofing type is it. It is important that whatever material you choose will be suitable for the weather in your area, perfect for the budget and complements your house architecture. With just a little research you can find your roofing material with all these characteristics.

by: Sal Caymen

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