Thatch is one of the oldest forms of roofing, dating back thousands of years.
Roofing treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
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 apprenticeship programs generally run for three years.
Ventilation is an important consideration when installing metal roofing.
Steel is stronger, pound for pound, and thus less weight is used for metal roofing.
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.
Roofing Slate is beautiful and long lasting, gracing many homes in Europe and the UK.
Metal roofing usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
Algae stains that occur on asphalt shingle roofs are usually appear on the north side.
© 2012 Householders Guide
