Ventilation is an important consideration when installing metal roofing.
Wood roofing is commonly made from cedar.
Some people prefer to install a layer of insulation under metal roofing to reduce noise.
the best-designed roofing products and systems on the market are still only as good as the people installing them.
Roofing Slate is beautiful and long lasting, gracing many homes in Europe and the UK.
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 treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
V-crimp metal roofing does not require lap screws and is the easiest type to install.
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.
Metal roofing usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
© 2012 Householders Guide
