Roofing
![]() | About copper roofs Roofing Copper roofs are becoming more and more popular among homeowners. But many do not know the advantages of copper roofs. Here are a few things you should know about them. Copper roof patination In time, copper oxides and produces a coating na ... |
![]() | Calculating flat roof load Roofing If you want to buy a home with a flat roof, or you want to build your own, and if the house is situated in a zone with heavy snows, then you should calculate the capacity of the roof for snowfall and other roof loading. On a flat roof it's very d ... |
![]() | Rubber roofs: maintenance and costs Roofing Rubber roofs are more expensive than traditional asphalt shingle roofs, but they are ideal for homes with low sloping or flat roofs. Rubber roofs are very durable and also waterproof. Rubber roof costs Rubber roofs are not the cheapest way ... |
![]() | Rubber vs real roof slates Roofing Rubber roof slates is the best alternative to real slates. In the past rubber was used mainly for roof reparations, but now, with the advances in technology, rubber has become one of the most popular roofing materials. Rubber is now being used as ... |
![]() | Removing an old roof with a small budget Roofing If you are living in a climate where you have brutal weather, then it's more than probable that your roof can get damaged and will need some serious repairs. You should inspect your roof and see if there are any cracks, curled shingles, leaks, et ... |
![]() | Rebuilding a barn roof Roofing When you are rebuilding a roof, you will have the opportunity to also change the structure of the roof and make it look different. For example, maybe you want to create more roof space and you want to place the support beams higher up on the trus ... |
![]() | Copper vs steel flashing Roofing Roof flashings can be found in a variety of materials. Choosing the correct material will mean looking at the benefits of each one of them and also matching the flashing with your roof.Two of the most used materials are copper and steel. Coppe ... |
![]() | Tips for buying a roof drain Roofing Roof drains are a vital part of any roof system. It's very important that you know what to look for when buying a roof drain. There are two primary factors that you will need to consider when purchasing a roof drain: rainfall and obstructions. ... |
![]() | Roof removal costs Roofing There are many factors that can influence the costs of a professional roof removal. The size of the roof is very important and also the permits required for the job. Here are the things that you will need to consider when you will be removing you ... |
![]() | Roof copper costs Roofing Copper roofs some of the oldest types of roofs used in the world. They have been around for centuries, and some of the most known buildings in the world have a copper roof. A nice thing about copper is that it turns a wonderful shade of green. Bu ... |