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Roofing
Classifications
of Roofing
Roofing is of various types: flat, vaulted, sloping, domed,
and pitched. Among them, sloping roofs were the earliest. Initially
sloping roofs were made of some plants, which are still used
in some parts of rural Africa. The other type of roofing is
flat roofing. However, most of the modern houses have flat roofs.
Earlier flat roofing was used in arid climates because of low
level of rainfall; because such roofing does not support the
drainage of water from the roof.
Most
of the houses in USA have flat roofs. Apart from these, there
is one more type of roofing called solar roof. This roofing
includes solar shingles generating electricity and at the same
time acting as a protection for the house. Other kinds of roofing
are lean roof, gable roof, hipped roof, gambrel roof, and mansard
roof. All are the types of sloping roofs that have been classified
according
to the number of slopes.
Parts
of Roofing
Generally, there are four essential parts of roofing:
support, outer layer, insulation and drainage. The roofing supporting
structure is built upon strong walls made of hard materials
like timber, iron, steel, etc. The next part is outer layer
of the roof, which is based on the availability of materials
in different regions.
Thatches,
wooden shingles, slate, clay, straw, led, zinc, etc. are common
materials for making the outer layer of a roof. The next stage
in creating roofing involves insulation that is used to protect
the house from heat, cold and rain. Materials like thatch and
straw are inserted into roof cavities for the purpose of insulation.
Drainage is the next essential part of roofing, which is important
for keeping the roof water free.
Importance
of Roofing
Quality roofing is very important for every house. Equal importance
should be paid to the roofing as to the foundation of a house.
A good roofing helps in lowering the level of unwanted sound
that enter the house, such as the drumming sound of falling
rain or hail, sound of airplanes, traffic, and other exterior
noises. Roofing plays a vital role in
protecting the house and its inhabitants in all kinds of weather.
Water resistant and durable roofing helps to keep your house
strong and beautiful.
Roof
Repairs
Roof repairs are often made after the damage has been done;
however, if you keep up on routine roof maintenance you can
avoid unnecessary damage altogether. Our roofing section tells
you what roofing styles and materials are popular, how to winterize
and waterproof your roof, how to apply new shingles, how to
make minor roof repairs, and when it’s time to forgo the repairs
yourself and call a professional roofer.
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