Jane Austen, the famous English novelist of the UK once quoted-“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort”.

Needless to mention, the quote is extremely true and deigned. Whether it’s a long tiring day, returning from any outdoor trip or from the work, it is our homes where we find ultimate comfort and liberation away from the outside world. Certainly, nothing could be compared when it comes to comfort of being at home.

However in our day to day life we come across certain unwanted situations which tend to represent the maintenance issues of home. Just imagine the situation when one fine morning you get up and find bits of snow on the floor of your room! Won’t that leave you surprised? While cleaning a showpiece on the wall you get an electric shock. What instant move would you take at that moment?

These are some of the instances which may happen or may have happened to any of the homes. Get a hiatus and think for the reason. There might be various causes for these regards you may never come to know; one of them being the roof of your home.

Yes! That’s true. Tolerating various climatic conditions over years, the roofs of the buildings gradually get weaker with time thereby creating damages not only to their own but to the homes too.

Ostensibly, there are various disputes that may befall to roofs like rots caused due to water pooling or cracks due to formation of rimes either at the center of the roofs or at their brinks.  Hence, you need to adhere to selecting the type of roof designs for your home or office and their timely repairing. This would not only keep them durable for long but you would also shield off all sorts of probable damages

“So, where should I start for better roofs?”

If this is the query that pops into your mind then that’s not so much of a taboo. While looking for the roofs, remember to consider some of the points-

> Point 1: Opt for a reliable firm or company that deals with roofing for residential and commercial areas.

 

> Point 2: Ponder upon the factors that perform a crucial role towards stringent and durable roofs.

 

> Point 3: Know about various types of materials provided by the companies like Arborgreen that are used for designing a roof.

Once done with these key points, you would be able to filter acute roofing solutions for the concrete structures. 

 

The Expectation- 

Roofs are designed with various styles, sizes and patterns to meet with the needs of the structures for which they are to be used. But, this is just one sided aspect. Apparently, they are also expected to provide ultimate protection to the buildings against weather, design companionable with the structure and supporting essential necessities like ventilation, wiring and piping. 

 

“Now how are these purpose served?”

Well, it’s just simple. The solution to this quest is by selection of ideal roof materials the type of which you are looking for your building structure. Let’s have a sneak peek to some of the various materials.

Asphalt Shingles- One of the highly preferred roofing material Asphalt Shingle is basically used for steep slopes. It is specifically meant for residential roofing material which is produced by many manufacturers.

 

Wood Shake- The roofs from this material are slightly designed weather proof by overlapping the wood shake with each other. Although they give an incredible rustic look to buildings, but at the same side you would have to care for their maintenance.

 

Slate Shingles- Made up of sedimentary rocks, slate shingles could be divided into thin sheets making them idyllic for roofing shingles.

 

Metals- A common material for roofs, metals could be found in different types of available roofing systems. These include zinc to steel, copper, aluminum and tin.

 

Tile- One of the most expensive materials for roofs is the tiles. Apart from traditional clay tile as the most popular material, there are various other materials used to create tile products such as metal, concrete, slate and some synthetic compositions. 

Additionally, there are some exclusive roof designs like gable roof, flat roof, hip roof, shed roof, butterfly roof, Mansard roof among various others that could adorn the building structures. 

To summarize, like all the other requirements, roofs too are one of the important facets of your home. No matter whatever types of roof designs and materials you select, but you need to look after these facades for their long lasting service. 

Calvin Ford, the author to this post, is a home improvement expert at Arborgreen. In the adjoining post he briefly explains about the importance, maintenance, designs and materials for roofs.