How Do You Choose An Appropriate Roofing Material?
There are several roofing materials which, properly installed and regularly maintained will last many years. Your final choice will likely depend on cost and characteristics. Slate and clay tile roofing materials, the most expensive roofing materials, are very heavy and will require a stronger roof structure to support them. These materials are both predrilled for nailing to the roof surface and are laid in overlapping rows. Both slate and clay tile roofs are extremely durable, and properly maintained will last more than the average lifetime. Metal roofing has become increasingly popular largely because of its durability and fir-resistant nature. Metal roofing comes in corrugated patterns for added strength and drainage. Metals may be aluminum, galvanized steel, copper or an alloy. Because the surface of metal is so smooth it is especially suited to areas of heavy snowfall. Shakes and wood shingle roofing is now treated with preservatives and often pressure-treated to reduce a potentia
