The material put on the roof of a house is what is referred to as roofing material. The roofing material helps prevent natural elements like wind, dust, and rain from getting into the building through the roof. Roof Shingles which consist of overlapping elements are commonly used nowadays. Ceramic roof tiles are still used for roofing tough there are materials such as plastic, fiber cement and metal are used to make roof shingles. Roof shingles play a major role in the aesthetic aspect of the building. Installation of the shingles start from the bottom to the top and some of the shingles require a solid sheeting on the roof deck while others are installed on the lath.
Most of the roof shingles used are made from materials locally available in the areas where the shingles are made. One of the commonly used of roof shingles in the united states of America is the asphalt shingles which h have a span of twenty to fifty years There are two types of wood shingles depending on how they are made, the shingles and shakes. The former is sawn while the latter is split. Stone shingles also called slate tiles are relatively expensive to install but have a lifespan of eighty to one hundred years depending on the quality of stone used and the maintenance given after installation. Metal shingles are used in fire-prone areas as they are fire prone. Plastic has been used to create lightweight imitation slate shingles which are inexpensive but highly combustible. Asbestos was a fibre cement roof shingles but was banned by the ministry of health for cause health complications in people.
Various factors come to play when one is choosing their roof shingles. The color and material of the roof shingles you choose will be affected by the temperature of the area you stay in. In order to keep the temperature of the house warm in a cold climate, darker colored shingles are recommended as they absorb heat whereas lighter shingles are recommended for houses in a warm climate to keep the temperatures in the house low. Color coordination between the roof and the building is really important. When contrasting colors, make sure that they go well together so that the final product looks pleasing to the eye.
Choose colors that are similar to the house in the neighborhood or close to those houses to ensure that your house fits in with the other houses. Ensure that the architectural design was chosen and the roofing design chosen to go hand in hand. Putting all the other factors into consideration, explore the variety of roofing material available that will suit your needs.
