Some people prefer to install a layer of insulation under metal roofing to reduce noise.
Thatch was predominant roofing material in Britain up until the 19th Century and thatched cottages remain a hallmark of the English Countryside.
Wood roofing is commonly made from cedar.
Ventilation is an important consideration when installing metal roofing.
If you choose to install the metal roofing over the old roofing materials you can create a base by screwing down 1x4 boards lengthwise every 2 feet.
Metal roofing is also available in any number of colors through the use of paint.
If you wish to install metal roofing over your existing roof, the metal roof will most likely be raised over the existing roof by means of furring strips.
Walking on Metal Roofing is difficult and dangerous. A metal roof is slippery and becomes even more slippery when wet.
The most popular types of metal roofing include standing seam panels, flat lock panels, individual overlapping tiles, or panels that have the appearance of Spanish tiles.
Millions of roofs in the United States are plagued with roof moss and roof algae growth.
© 2012 Householders Guide
