If you are getting a new roof, you may want to invest in tile—like terra-cotta. Tile roofs are beautiful, eco-friendly, and durable. If you live in an area that's prone to wildfire, they are a great choice. However, these roofs are fire resistant, not fireproof.
With all of the wildfires ravaging states like California, ABC News says that homeowners need to buckle down on roof maintenance, since it's one of the most vulnerable areas of the home.
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If you are staring a new residential roofing installation in the proverbial face for the first time, you may have lots of questions about roofing. Looking at your estimates from various roofing contractors, you will see several types of roofing materials listed. These materials are necessary for creating an effective layered roof. However, you may be quite curious as to why the roof has to be layered at all. You may have some other residential roofing installation and construction questions, too.
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Roofing shingles don't have an excellent reputation as far as roof durability is concerned, but in some cases, it is the things people do that deteriorate their roofs fast. For example, the design of a home or roof can affect the durability of the shingles on the roof. Here are some of the ways in which this can happen.
The Slope of the Roof
Although asphalt shingles can be installed on a variety of roof slopes, they deteriorate faster on some roofs than others.
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When you have other structures on your property that you have to keep roofed just the same as your home, it can be quite costly to upkeep everything. This is especially true if you have a barn that houses livestock or machinery, because a barn can have a large flat roof that requires special attention and materials. One of the options you are bound to come across when you are investigating the less expensive options for your barn roof is liquid rubber roofing.
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When hiring a contractor to repair or replace a section of roofing, it is important to understand the materials that they will be working with. This is especially important when dealing with new construction or replacing a roof entirely. There are different types of roofing you can choose for the roof of your house. There is asphalt shingles, slate, metal roofing, EPDM synthetic roofing, and tiles.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles, also known as composite shingles, are the most popular type of roofing.
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