V-crimp metal roofing does not require lap screws and is the easiest type to install.
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 is a specialized niche in the residential construction industry.
Wood roofing is commonly made from cedar.
Metal roofing usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
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.
Roofing Slate is beautiful and long lasting, gracing many homes in Europe and the UK.
Roofing treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
Roofing apprenticeship programs generally run for three years.
© 2012 Householders Guide
