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.
Sixty to sixty-five percent of most metal roofing material is recyclable.
Ice dams on roofs can melt and soak the inside of exterior walls and ceilings.
Metal roofing has aesthetic advantages, being able to mimic many other forms of roofing, and enjoys the longest practical service life.
Algae stains that occur on asphalt shingle roofs are usually appear on the north side.
Roof leaks are not always the sign of a failed roofing system.
Steel is stronger, pound for pound, and thus less weight is used for metal roofing.
Proper ventilation to prevent condensation is critical to an efficient roofing system.
Thatch was predominant roofing material in Britain up until the 19th Century and thatched cottages remain a hallmark of the English Countryside.
© 2012 Householders Guide
