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 usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
Millions of roofs in the United States are plagued with roof moss and roof algae growth.
Metal roofing has aesthetic advantages, being able to mimic many other forms of roofing, and enjoys the longest practical service life.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
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.
Roofing or re-roofing your home will certainly increase its value.
Ventilation is an important consideration when installing metal roofing.
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.
© 2012 Householders Guide
