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.
Metal roofing is also available in any number of colors through the use of paint.
Metal roofing can often be installed over an existing roof, if not, the old shingles will need to be removed first.
Cleaning the roof is a task many have to do because moss, lichens and algae can grow on shingles and other roofing materials.
Millions of roofs in the United States are plagued with roof moss and roof algae growth.
Roofing is a specialized niche in the residential construction industry.
Roof leaks are not always the sign of a failed roofing system.
Roofing technology has evolved rapidly and there is now a wide range of materials that can be used to create a roof today.
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.
© 2012 Householders Guide
