Reviews of roofing materials
The task of roofing is to protect the house from moisture and damage caused by the vicissitudes of the weather and the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This material covers the top of the roof, fixing it in a certain way (depending on the type of roof). When choosing roofing materials for a roof, it is useful to read the reviews of people who have already come across certain materials. So it will be easier to determine whether such a "hat" is suitable for your home.
Varieties of roofing
Metal roof - a material having in the middle a steel (galvanized), aluminum or copper sheet. A polymer layer may be applied on top.
It could be:
- metal tile;
- corrugated board;
- rebate roof.
If the sheet is profiled, then in front of us is a professional flooring or metal tile. The seam roof is made of smooth metal.
Slate - corrugated sheets made of asbestos-hardened cement. They are cheap, they are used more often for outbuildings.
Ondulin (Euroslate) - also made in the form of wavy sheets. It contains cellulose fibers with bitumen impregnation.
Soft roof - basically has a modified bitumen. It happens in the form of rolls (for example, roofing material) or individual elements of various shapes (flexible tiles based on fiberglass).Separately, it is worth mentioning an elastic membrane soft roof made of special polymers.
Bulk Roof - bitumen mastic or polymer emulsion applied to the roof in liquid form, and then hardens in air. May have a waterproofing and reinforcing layer.
Ceramic tile - a natural coating made from burnt clay mass. Beautiful, but expensive and difficult to install. Cement-sand tiles are a little cheaper.
What determines the choice of roof
The following factors affect the choice of roofing type:
- The loads that the roof will bear. Take into account precipitation, wind strength, and geographic region of residence.
- The configuration of the roof and its slope also determine the type of roof.
- Durability, strength, resistance to moisture and open flame.
- The ability to retain heat, noise insulation qualities.
- Aesthetic component.
- Quality, price, brand, warranty period.