The Basic Roofing Materials
Your choice of roofing
materials often
depends on your locality, as much as on your own personal taste. In some
regions, for example, metal roofing is a common selection due to its fire
resistance, while in other regions, the predominant home styles might call for
a Spanish-influenced tile tool.
Roof pitch
(angle) also
affects the kind of roofing materials you can use. For example, wood
shake shingles can be used for steeper pitched roofs but are not suitable
for flatter, low-pitched roofs.
The most common choices for
residential roofing include:
·
Asphalt
composition shingles:
These are cheap and easily
obtainable, but they are less attractive than other options due to their flat
appearance. This is by far the most popular type of roofing material.
·
Wood
shakes or shingles:
These are pricey but
attractive shingles. They have great durability but aren't a good choice
in regions where there is a fire danger.
·
Metal
Roofing:
Metal roofs made of steel
or aluminum has become more popular in recent years, due in part to their
durability and because they are fireproof. These are expensive roofs that
require specialty contractors for installation, but they may be
cost-effective over the long run due to their long life.
·
Slate
roofing:
This is a highly
attractive, high-end roofing option, but it is expensive and very heavy. Slate
roofs are extremely slippery to walk on and difficult to repair when
damaged.
·
Composition
slate:
These synthetic tiles made
from 95 percent recycled materials, including rubber, are gaining in
popularity.
·
Clay
or ceramic tile:
Long the most predominant
image in Southern California and Florida, the so-called Spanish-style red tile
roof is still common but is being gradually replaced by metal and composite
materials that mimic the Spanish tile look.
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