subject: The Advantages Of A Tin Roof [print this page] A tin roof, although not the most modern type of roof, has many advantages and is worth considering when building a new house.
A tin roof is less expensive, but this doesn't mean it's not resistant and won't effectively protect your home against rough weather. On the contrary, it will probably last more than other, more modern types of roofs, without any major repairs being necessary. Tin is also a very light material (which means that it puts less pressure on the structure of the house), yet it provides effective protection against bad weather and hot temperatures. If you choose it, you'll probably never have to deal with a leaky roof and won't suffer too much from the summer heat.
However, tin roofing also has an important disadvantage: it's very noisy. That's why insulation is necessary if you're easily bothered by the sound of rain on tin surfaces. It can actually get quite loud and unpleasant, despite a certain poetic value, so soundproofing is highly recommended.
Some people don't like the look of a tin roof, but others do and the truth is it can look rather nice when it's suited to the whole architecture of the house. On older houses in particular, tin roofs are esthetically pleasing and have a certain charm that other types of roofs lack, but many modern houses also look very good with tin roofs. This type of roofs also come in different colors, so you can choose the one that you like best or that is more appropriate for the architecture and style of the house you own.
If you can't decide on the appropriate type of roofing for your new house and you want something that looks good but isn't very costly, then maybe you should get a tin roof.
