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01 September 2012

Getting The New Roof Columbus Home Owners Expect

By Madge Lindsay


When installing a roof on a newly built home, all of the possibilities open up. The many different types can be considered and the existence of old material to be removed will not have to be dealt with. No ripping it off and no mess to clean up before you can get started. The decision about whether the new covering will go over the old will not have to be made. A new roof Columbus new home owners actually need can be installed without a lot of issues.

The big decision you do have is the one that determines which type of roofing you will want. There are several different types and many of them will cost more than others and possibly more than you have in your budget for this item. The selection of that new covering will take into considerations the advantages and disadvantages inherent in all of them. The criteria for that decision can be maintenance issues, costs or the neighbor's roofs.

The least expensive covering is the composition shingle. It is composed of an asphalt backing complete with synthetic granules of multi color hues. These are to allow the rain water to flow easily over the surface. It is easy to install and comes in many different colors.

It is easy to cut and has a life span of about 10 to 25 years if maintained properly. It is also easy to repair and fire resistant. It is subject to the mildew and molds generated from being under hanging trees and the blowing of the mold spores from a great distance away. It is environmentally unfriendly as the material is fabricated from non renewable sources.

Some of the many different material used in metal roofs are steel, zinc, copper and tin. These types have been used since the 1700s. The newest versions of these are long lasting and a beautiful approach to the protection your family needs. They can look like many other roofing systems.

Metal roofs, today, contain a large amount of recycled material. They will come in a variety of colors, will last at least 50 years and have very low maintenance requirements. They are difficult to install, expensive and may need to be panted several times over their life.

Wood roofing has always been a popular covering for small homes. The rustic look they impart is just the look many people like to show off. They are fragile and subject to molds and mildews. They are more expensive than composition and require the attention in their installation similar to the metal roofs. The maintenance, for this relatively short life medium, should be scheduled to ensure all shingles are still attached after any major weather event.

There are also clay tile roofs and slate treatments. You will see the tile roofing on many older buildings. These are fragile and require special installation procedures. The slate is an actual stone cleaved to make them fit. All of these can be installed as the new roof Columbus home builders want once you have made up your mind.




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