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Any owner faces the question of choosing the best roofing materials when constructing/renovating a house. The range of choice is abundant on the market, and each manufacturer assures that their product is the best. We decided to accurately analyze the materials for the roof, most often used in small construction.
Let’s consider the leading types of roofing materials for the roof and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages, and finally, choose the best ones.
The choice of material for the roof is based on many factors. Let’s dwell on the key aspects:
Consider the most commonly used types of modern roofing materials.
The main advantages of sheet roofing materials are ease of installation and, as a result, the installation is relatively inexpensive.
On the downside is the fact that sheets cannot be used for complex configuration roofs, for example, with turrets. In this case there remains a lot of over-usage or waste remains during installation.
These are sheets of steel with a double-sided polymer coating. They have the pattern and surface that imitate natural tiles.
The metal tile is universal: it is used in the construction of any low-rise buildings. This material can even be laid on top of an old roof. But at the same time, the angle of inclination of the roof should be at least 12 °.
The undoubted advantages of this material are ease of installation, mechanical strength, fire safety, relatively low cost, a wide range of colors and textures of the polymer coating.
The biggest disadvantage is big amount of waist if the roofs has a complex structure.
It is a corrugated steel sheet with a color coating or galvanization. Their profile may be different. Sheets of corrugated board are easily mounted on the crate and connected to each other. The advantages of the material are the same as that of metal tiles: strength, low weight, affordable cost. Among the shortcomings we could mention rather low decorative properties.
Here we talk about a special type of snap-on metal elements that make up this type of roof. The process of fastening does not require nails, but it is done with the help of connecting elements along the edges of the sheet. The technology of installing the seam roof is quite complicated.
This type of roof is very reliable and durable and leaves no chance to the leaks, it is suitable for all types of roofs and have looks superb in terms of aesthetics.
There are hardly any disadvantages of the seam roof apart from the cost. The labor cost is higher as compared to other types of the roof. It is explained by the complex nature of installation.
Based on the results of considering various types of roofing, you can choose materials for the roof of the house according to key parameters.
The best material for pitched roofs. All of these roofing materials are suitable for pitched roofs, with the side note that the requirement for the the minimum slope angle is different. For most sheet materials, it is 12 °, for some materials it starts from 20 °.
Budget decision. If you are looking for thrifty solution for, say, a garage or utility room, where durability and aesthetics are not so important, you should try corrugated board. If you are covering the residential building or cottage then you should turn your glance towards metal tile roof.
The most durable roofing material. All metal roofs have service life of 50 to 100 years. The undisputed leaders in terms of service life however copper roofs. Their properties remain practically unchanged for 150, or even 200 years.
The most aesthetic solution. Although beauty is a subjective parameter, it is still obvious that the aesthetic qualities of metal tiles and of standing seam are dramatically higher that those of corrugated board.
Eco-friendly option. It is clear that natural materials are the safest from an environmental point of view. All metal roofs are 100% recyclable and do not anyhow harm the environment human health.
Balance of price and quality. Sheet metal solutions and metal tiled roof combines good performance, aesthetic appeal and affordable price. The second place would be given to standing seam profile.
After analyzing the types and prices of roofing materials for the roof, we can conclude that almost all of them find application in a certain segment of small construction. It is impossible to plainly answer the question – which material is better for the roof of the house: in different cases, different characteristics matter. Only one thing is certain: regardless of the type of covering, it is important that its quality corresponds to that declared by the manufacturer.
If you are looking for a roof installation, renovation or replacement, please reach us at +1 647 997 70 84 or fill in the online form. We will be happy to answer your inquires or give you a free quote.
