Reliable roof Types

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 05 June 2018 00:53

A Roof is a part of house that covers it from an upper side and keeps it safe from the effects of weather and other environmental elements. Its makes a house safe and secure. In areas of rainfall, a good quality roof possesses great importance. A Roof also supports the construction and setting of building and it makes building more robust and long-lasting.

 

Types of a roof in South gate, Michigan:

Following types of roofs are most commonly installed across Michigan, Especially in South gate Michigan.

 

  1. 1) Bitumen Roof:

Bitumen also known as ‘Asphalt’, a glutinous, strong and semi fluid type of material which is mostly used in the construction of roads in combination with other materials. Bitumen in combination with organic glass, stones and other materials are used in the layering of the roof. Depending on the square feet, cost may vary from 50$ to 300$ per square feet. Bitumen is a great option, if looking forward to repair the roof. It is Economical, Easy to install, Recyclable material and long-lasting material available in a variety of colors. It is also available in different qualities and has low maintenance cost. Bitumen roof may last up to 15 years, depending on weather in the zone.

 

  1. 2) Wooden Roof:

Wood edged in thin slabs and pieces are widely used in roof installation in rural areas of Michigan. California redwood, Red cedar, pine and white cedar are premium quality woods, which are organic and most reliable and extensively used in roof installation. The are also designed as per the demand into different shapes and designs. Wood no conductor of heat and electricity, it is a high quality finest option and also saves cost weather shields. It is rather expensive and requires maintenance, ranges from 500$ to 100$ per square feet but it is durable and weather resistant. The only quality which wooden roof lack is that it is not fire resistant.

 

  1. 3) Rock Roof:

Slate is a fine rock found naturally. They are extracted by the process of metamorphosis and they are mixture consist of clay, ash and other materials. Rock roof is considered as the most solid and seamless option in a roof installation amongst all. These rocks are molded and designed with precision, to become part of roof and make house structure smooth and complete. Their lifespan is more than a decade, they last for generations. Rock roofs are not only installed in rural and urban areas of Michigan, they are safely used across the globe and it is also obtainable and accessible easily. Rock roof is preferred because of their long life and fire resistance qualities. But they are very heavy and the buyer has to bear high transportation cost. Roof rocks cost 1000$ to 5000$ per square feet, depend on area and depth, but the exceptional quality is they survive beyond their lifespan. Comparison of roof materials and Selection of the most convenient option plays vital role in the life span of structure of the building. Roof installation by Roofing contractors in Ann Arbor Michigan (734-548-9915) (2723 S State St #150, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) is done by the workers who always prioritize value and quality first.

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