Roofing Materials for Log Home

Your roof is a great opportunity to make a dramatic statement to the world. This colorful creation will sit on top of a house unique, personalized, and no matter what material you choose will be great. There are more options on the market today than ever before, and an additional investment will probably have a bigger impact here than in other places in your home. Even the asphalt shingles have acquired a new personality. These are some of the varieties of modern technology has made ​​available to us (my cost estimates are very large, and only meant for comparison).

Asphalt (or) Composition shingles: (Also known as herpes three tabs) most commonly used shingles; these are made from a mixture of asphalt and fiberglass. Ceramic granules protect the asphalt from the sun’s UV rays. We tend to buy according to the hope of life, beginning at age 15 for the finest tiles, 25 to 30 years for the next level. Your life depends on the environment and how well the roof vents. This cover will cost about $ 50 – $ 150 for each 100 square feet.

Texas fiberglass laminate: Also called herpes zoster or architectural dimensions, the tile is still made from a mixture of asphalt and fiberglass, but is constructed much thicker, giving it a more three-dimensional appearance. Architectural shingles the roof look more texture, are larger than a standard tile, and come in an amazing variety of ways. They are usually guaranteed for 40 years and could easily cost double the standard asphalt shingles.

Metal roof. Metal is one of the most coveted roofing materials for wooden houses. Generally, steel, aluminum or copper, the metal roof is more discussed standing seam – sometimes called vertical panel – ceiling. You can also get metal shingles that resemble cedar, slate or tile. There are several advantages to the use of a metal roof, not the least of which is its fire resistance. These roofs are also very light, and face winds. This roof usually will cost around $ 100 – $ 600 for each 100 square feet (very large range of materials and composition). Life expectancy is between 30-50 years to 100 years.

Cedar and tiles. The difference between a cedar and sand is that, in general, the tile is cut into the two sides and the hand-movement is fractured one (or both) sides. Movement tends to be thicker. Cedar looks picture perfect when installed, and will age to a beautiful gray, given appropriate environmental conditions. However, it is prone to moss and mildew and the tiles have been known to curl. To combat their inherent vulnerabilities, many brands are treated to prevent mold, and others are treated for reaction to fire. The average life expectancy is about 25-30 years and could cost $ 400-500 per 100 square feet.

Concrete Tiles. You will find a lot of concrete roofs in Europe. Needless to say, they are very durable and fire resistant, and because the concrete stain as well, you can find it in up to 50 colors. Of course, this is a strong solution for a strong home: find out about 1000 pounds per 100 square feet. Concrete roof tiles come in various profiles, and have a life expectancy of about 80 years and can cost around $ 200-400 per 100 square feet. There will be no additional costs for system strengthening beams to support the weight.

Clay tiles. When you mention clay tiles, most of us think of half-round forms in buildings Spanish missions. Think no more! Clay tiles are flat slabs, interlocking, rectangular, and, of course, barrel-shaped. You can get solid colors or blends, textured or smooth. Figure about 1000 pounds per 100 square feet. They have a life expectancy of about 50 years, and can cost $ 400 – $ 500 per 100 square feet.

Slate: Complex, durable and beautiful, the board has a life expectancy of 60 -125 years, and more. Its standard blackboard is about 1/4 “thick. Slates overlap so that the bottom edge of the board is actually covers two additional layers, and less than half of the board is exposed. This standard thickness will weigh of about 750 pounds per 100 square meters modern variations slate roofs are: … slate rubber (post-industrial waste) and Engineering slate (marble dust and polyester resins) A roof real slate, can cost up to $ 1,000 for each 100 square feet installed.

One of the things I’ve noticed in recent years is that asphalt shingles lighter colors have a tendency to streak in the clean rainwater roof. Even my roof is dark green stripes in one place, although masks darker green stain. Before deciding on a color, do yourself a favor and drive around the neighborhood, looking for other houses with similar tones Then you can make a decision as to what is most important:  How your roof reflects or absorbs heat or that one is better in recent years.

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