Roofing is a specialized niche in the residential construction industry.
This cultural and environmental diversity has led to a wide range of roofing materials and styles, from the simple and ephemeral to the more durable and complex.
Ice dams on roofs can melt and soak the inside of exterior walls and ceilings.
Metal roofing usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
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.
Metal roofs have returned from the olden days to become a popular roofing option.
Proper ventilation to prevent condensation is critical to an efficient roofing system.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
Roofing technology has evolved rapidly and there is now a wide range of materials that can be used to create a roof today.
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.