A growing trend in the home roofing industry these days is the metal roof. With qualities of light weight, durability and fire resistance, there are various metal roofing materials and systems to consider.
Some of the newer metal roofing materials are even designed to give your roof the look of wood shakes or slate tile. A wide variety of metal roofing systems is available on the market today.
A 2007 member survey by the National Roofing Contractors Association provides evidence that up to thirty percent of new homes now use architectural metal roofs, up from only twenty-three percent in 2004.
Types of Metal Roofing Materials Used
The primary metals used to make metal roofing materials include aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and zinc alloys. Each metal roofing material has unique properties that affect its appearance, durability and price.
Heavier and more durable than aluminum, steel is a popular choice for metal roofing. Coated with zinc and sealed to provide a finish that protects it against rust and corrosion, a modern steel roof, installed properly, can last fifty years or longer.
The coatings typically consist of a bottom coat of epoxy primer, which provides additional adhesion, and an acrylic top coating, which is baked on to add protection and color that will withstand harsh sunlight, rain, snow and ice.
Stainless steel is another popular, but more expensive, metal roofing material that is highly resistant to rust and corrosion. A Terne coating may also be used to give stainless steel roofing material a more natural, matte-gray finish.
Aluminum roofing materials are extremely lightweight, making them another choice for home roofing. While aluminum doesn’t rust, it does need to be painted or coated to provide a more attractive appearance. The coatings used on aluminum roofing are similar to those used on steel roofing materials.
Copper has been used as a roofing material for centuries and offers a rust-free surface that is naturally resistant to scratching or peeling and develops a natural patina with time that is quite attractive. However, copper is extremely expensive and thus, less commonly used as a home roofing material these days.
Articles source : www.roofing-articles.com/roofing-materials
Rabu, 29 Oktober 2008
Guide for Roofing Tools
Roofing can be a dangerous job and is always hard work, so having the best tools and safety equipment available is critical.
Roofing Articles provides you with an overview of the basic tools and equipment needed to maintain, repair or install a roof.
Some of the tools used have been around for decades, while others have evolved into high tech roofing tools.
Equipping yourself with the right tools enables you to complete jobs efficiently and safely.
Read on to learn the basic tools of the roofing trade.
Air Knife
Designed specifically for cutting thick laminate shingles an air knife runs on compressed air and has a heat-tempered hook blade to slice through all types of shingles.
Hammer Stapler
For some roofing applications a hammer stapler is used to apply heavy duty non-rusting staples instead of nails.
Knee Pads
Many a roofer’s career is over when his knees give out, so protecting your knees with comfortable pads is highly recommended.
Layout Tools
Basic roofing layout requires a plumb line to get accurate reference points, a chalk line to mark layout lines and a good quality retractable steel tape measure.
Pry Bar
Used to remove roofing material when replacing a roof. Various lengths may be needed depending on the demolition job.
Roofer’s Chair
When spending long periods of time on a pitched roof, the roofer’s chair with clawed feet gives you a stable and level working place.
Roofing Hammer
The most basic tool for any roofer is a roofing hammer, with a hatchet end for splitting shakes and shingles and a hammer end for pounding nails. Some high quality roofing hammers will have a gauge to let you easily maintain course height.
Roofing Nailer
Pneumatic roofing nailers offer many advantages for some types of roofing jobs. And since a roofing nailer is often the most used and abused tool in a roofer’s tool chest, you’ll want to get a name brand model from Bostich, Senco, Hitachi or one of the other major manufacturers.
Shingle Saw
Used to cut shingles, slate and other roofing materials. Blades are available for cutting all types of roofing materials including wood shingles, light metal, masonry material and fiber cement.
Slater’s Bracket
This handy tool provides the roofer with adjustable positions to hold planks in place when working on a slate roof with most any pitch.
Tool Belt
A roofer need to have his hands free as much as possible, so a comfortable, durable tool belt is crucial.
Utility Knife
A sharp utility knife and good supply of sharp blades are essential for cutting felt and trimming shakes and roof shingles.
Articles Source : www.roofing-articles.com/roofing-materials/mo...
Roofing Articles provides you with an overview of the basic tools and equipment needed to maintain, repair or install a roof.
Some of the tools used have been around for decades, while others have evolved into high tech roofing tools.
Equipping yourself with the right tools enables you to complete jobs efficiently and safely.
Read on to learn the basic tools of the roofing trade.
Air Knife
Designed specifically for cutting thick laminate shingles an air knife runs on compressed air and has a heat-tempered hook blade to slice through all types of shingles.
Hammer Stapler
For some roofing applications a hammer stapler is used to apply heavy duty non-rusting staples instead of nails.
Knee Pads
Many a roofer’s career is over when his knees give out, so protecting your knees with comfortable pads is highly recommended.
Layout Tools
Basic roofing layout requires a plumb line to get accurate reference points, a chalk line to mark layout lines and a good quality retractable steel tape measure.
Pry Bar
Used to remove roofing material when replacing a roof. Various lengths may be needed depending on the demolition job.
Roofer’s Chair
When spending long periods of time on a pitched roof, the roofer’s chair with clawed feet gives you a stable and level working place.
Roofing Hammer
The most basic tool for any roofer is a roofing hammer, with a hatchet end for splitting shakes and shingles and a hammer end for pounding nails. Some high quality roofing hammers will have a gauge to let you easily maintain course height.
Roofing Nailer
Pneumatic roofing nailers offer many advantages for some types of roofing jobs. And since a roofing nailer is often the most used and abused tool in a roofer’s tool chest, you’ll want to get a name brand model from Bostich, Senco, Hitachi or one of the other major manufacturers.
Shingle Saw
Used to cut shingles, slate and other roofing materials. Blades are available for cutting all types of roofing materials including wood shingles, light metal, masonry material and fiber cement.
Slater’s Bracket
This handy tool provides the roofer with adjustable positions to hold planks in place when working on a slate roof with most any pitch.
Tool Belt
A roofer need to have his hands free as much as possible, so a comfortable, durable tool belt is crucial.
Utility Knife
A sharp utility knife and good supply of sharp blades are essential for cutting felt and trimming shakes and roof shingles.
Articles Source : www.roofing-articles.com/roofing-materials/mo...
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