the best-designed roofing products and systems on the market are still only as good as the people installing them.
Cleaning the roof is a task many have to do because moss, lichens and algae can grow on shingles and other roofing materials.
While metal roofing is one of the most light-weight roofing materials available, the panels or sheets can have very sharp edges, and wearing gloves while handling the pieces is recommended.
Thatch was predominant roofing material in Britain up until the 19th Century and thatched cottages remain a hallmark of the English Countryside.
Roofing Slate is beautiful and long lasting, gracing many homes in Europe and the UK.
Steel is stronger, pound for pound, and thus less weight is used for metal roofing.
Ice dams on roofs can melt and soak the inside of exterior walls and ceilings.
The recognized need to use renewable resources has led to a revival of traditional, natural building methods, along with a growing market for biomass roofing.
Roofing treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
Roofing is a specialized niche in the residential construction industry.