ROOFING MATERIALS
The roof covering the top of the building protects against rain, snow,
sunlight, wind, and extreme temperatures. Roofs are built in several different
forms for technical, economic, or aesthetic reasons - flat, pitched, vaulted, dome
or combined roofs.
In the internal-external relationship, this means that the roof protects the
internal space from the external space, from the space above and around it. The
upper space is the vertical dimension, the sky. The surrounding space is the
horizontal dimension, the surface of the earth. In relation to the sky, the roof can
receive the sky, which means that it directs a downward movement from above.
On the other hand, if the roof is turned towards the sky, the movement is
directed from the bottom up. The roof can also be balanced between downward
and upward movement.
There are plenty of roofing materials to choose from for your new roof.
Here are the 5 list of roofing materials that are mostly used.
1. Asphalt shingle roof
Asphalt roofing is the most common roofing material you see on homes
today. The reason for its popularity is that it is the cheapest type of roof on the
market. Asphalt roofing mainly consists of asphalt shingles and other asphalt
roofing components. The great thing about asphalt roofing is that there are a
variety of shingles to choose from based on your budget and desired look.
The types of asphalt shingles are three-dimensional, and luxurious.
Although 3-tab has dominated the market, dimensional shingle is the most
common type installed on ceilings today. Luxury style shingles are marketed in
the same size but are almost twice the price. For a more detailed breakdown of
your shingle options, check out this article on the three types of asphalt shingles.
2. Standing seam metal roof
Although there are two types of metal roofs, metal roofs are recommended for
residential roofs.
A fixed joint metal roofing system is a series of metal panels that are locked
together at the joints or mechanically welded. This allows the metal sheets to
expand and contract freely as the metal heats up.
Although not as common as asphalt, standing metal roofing is becoming
increasingly popular in the roofing industry. However, it is two or three times
more expensive than an asphalt roof. The great thing about metal roofing is that
it is a versatile material. While you can get it as a full roofing system,
homeowners also add standing metal roofing to the asphalt roofing replacement
for covered porches, attics, flat roof sections and more.
3. Cedar shake roof
The cedar roof is a high-quality roofing system made of natural wood (cedar),
which is one of the most aesthetic roofing materials on the market. To make the
actual shingles, the cedar is cut into 2-foot sections and hand cut or sawn into a
cone shape (cone sawn).
Hand cutting gives a rougher look, while taper sawing is much softer. Because
Cedar Shake tendons are naturally made, the materials are not covered by the
manufacturer's warranty if they fail prematurely.
This leaves you with only the roofing contractor's warranty to protect your
investment. You should also be aware that cedar shingles will discolor, rot, split
and warp as they age, depending on the climate they are exposed to. Before
investing in a cedar roof, ask your roofing contractor how the climate in your
area affects cedar roofs.
4. Composite (synthetic) shingle roof
Composite shingles are newcomers to the roofing industry but are becoming
more popular every day. Composite (also known as synthetic) shingles are made
from recycled materials such as rubber and plastic.
(Composite cedar shake
shingles)
However, some composite shingles, such as DaVinci Shingles, are made from
engineered polymer instead of recycled materials. Composite shingles are
unique because they are designed to look exactly like a cedar or slate roof.
To do this, they use real cedar shingles and slate moldings to make them look as
authentic as possible. If you work in the roofing industry, you may be able to tell
the difference between composite shingles and the roofing material they mimic.
But you, your neighbors, or a passerby won't be able to tell the difference. If
you're on a budget, a composite shingle roof is an excellent and durable roofing
material.
5. Slate roof
The last roofing material on this list is the slate roof. Slate roofing is a high-
quality roofing material made primarily of natural slate and other slate roofing
(Composite slate
shingles)
materials.
The slate itself is quarried (mostly in Italy) and cut into square slabs. Slate tiles
must be installed individually, unlike other roofing materials, which are available
in 3-foot-wide strips or metal panels.
Therefore, replacing an old roof with a new slate roof is a very slow and
expensive process. Your home will also need to be built, framed, or renovated to
support the weight of slate tiles because they are so heavy.
A slate roof is one of the most beautiful and durable roofing systems on the
market, but it is also one of the (if not the most) expensive roofs. However, if you
can afford the premium price, this will be the last roof you put on your home.
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