subject: Types Of Material For New Roof [print this page] Changing a new roof is a big decision because it involves big amount of money. Therefore it is advisable to think properly about different aspects of changing the roof before the start. The first step in making the decision of changing the roof is select the material which you want to use in the new roof because it will set the amount of money which will be required in the process of changing the roof. There is a big choice in materials which are normally utilized in the installation of the roof. You can select according to your budget, quality and durability of the material.
As mentioned above that changing of the roof is a big step and involves big amount of money therefore thoroughly check the benefits and the weaknesses of the material which you decide to use in installation of the new roof. In the following paragraphs I am going to provide a brief introduction of few materials which are normally utilized for roof installation.
Wood
The use of wood in formation of roofs is very old and the best material for the areas where climate reaches to its extremes. I mean in the areas where wind storm comes at least once in a year and the snowstorms are often seen. The roof made with the wood material not only provides best resistance against heat and cold weather. This property reduces the billing amounts because in the winter you do not have to spend much on heating the room and in the summer your air-conditioner doesn"t have to work for longer period. This results in the saving of energy and money.
Moreover the installation of the roof made with the wood material is easy and relatively less expensive. The durability of the wooden roof is also very authentic. It can bear windstorms and snowstorms very easily. Moreover the roof made of wooden materials requires less maintenance which means less running costs. In short the wood material is the best option for making a durable beautiful roof. But some drawbacks are there in this type of roof. The first one is that the wood material comes in limited colors and you can not match the color of roof with your desired color of walls and the surroundings.
Clay or tiles
The roofing materials which consist of clay or tiles are very famous and a large number of people like this material due to its durability and the long life of colors. A large variety of colors and textures are available in this material. No doubt some kinds in this material are expensive but the color of these tiles are matchless that is why people like to mount this material on their roof tops for brighter and gay look. The durability of clay material depends on the form of tile which is used. Hot sun affects some sort of tiles and makes them brittle. Moreover the heavy rain also affects the color of some tiles which are not baked. In short clay materials contain large varieties for you.
Metal
Roof can also be made out of metal. People like these materials due to their durability. But one thing is against this type of material. It is its cost. Taking in view the above detail you will be able to select the material for your new roof according to your requirements.
