Any type of metal roofing, no matter the cost, should last at least 50 years if it is properly installed and maintained. Another advantage to metal roofing is that a metal roof system that is factory-built can be customized to your project and doesn’t require any special fabrication equipment.
A major benefit of Solatube daylighting systems is that they provide better light diffusion than traditional skylights. Instead of only lighting the space directly below, special optics are used to spread the light out and diffuse it throughout the room.
We recommend having our phone number in your list of contacts; roof damage can happen just about any time.
When planning a slate roof, you have a lot of decisions to make, including tile size, color, and the wearability of the tiles. A slate roofing expert will go over these options with you while taking into account aspects of your roof (such as slope) to give you the perfect slate roof.
Did you know that one of the biggest contributors to premature roof damage is unremoved roof moss? Many forms of algae can get under roof tiles and start a process of deterioration and roof damage that will require expensive repairs. Removing moss and applying a moss repellent every spring can help you in this regard.
A new metal roof can help reduce your energy usage. How so? Metal reflects sunlight, which keeps your space cooler in hot summer weather, and some metal roofing systems incorporate foam insulation which helps reduce heat loss in winter.
A flat roof can be more susceptible to leaks and cracks because of the exposure both to the sun and precipitation. A roofing contractor can periodically inspect a flat roof to avoid any problems.
Care to guess what's considered the premier metal roofing material, and one that can literally last hundreds of years? If you guessed copper, you're right. The high materials cost of copper roofing makes it impractical for many, though.
If you work from a home office, it can be easy to get lost in your work and forget to take time to get outside. Solatube brings in natural sunlight to provide a much needed boost to both your physical and psychological well-being.
The compressed layers in slate are one of the big reasons it makes a great roofing material. Cutting precisely along the layer allows the rock to easily become uniform roofing tiles, while the layers make it hard to break in any other direction.
Did you know that a slate roof, when properly installed, can last anywhere between 100 to 150 years or more? Not only does this make slate a cost effective roofing material, but very environmentally friendly as well.
The average house has about 1600 square feet of roof on it. Depending on your geographic location, type of house, and other circumstances, it will help to have a roofing professional correctly recommend the proper roof for your home!