Metal roofing is also available in any number of colors through the use of paint.
V-crimp metal roofing does not require lap screws and is the easiest type to install.
Wood roofing is commonly made from cedar.
Roofing treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
Thatch is one of the oldest forms of roofing, dating back thousands of years.
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.
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.
Steel is stronger, pound for pound, and thus less weight is used for metal roofing.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
Roofing or re-roofing your home will certainly increase its value.
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