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Types Of Roofing In Michigan And North America
Roofing comes in many different forms like shingles, shake, slate, tile and flat or raised metal and each can come in different shapes, sizes, and materials such as asphalt, wood, slate, clay, steel and composites and also many colors
Asphalt Shingle:
This is the most commonly used and least expensive roof covering material. Asphalt roofing materials consist of a fiber mat or a fiberglass mat impregnated with asphalt and covered with colored sand like mineral granules. A wide variety of designs, weights, colors and sizes are available. Designer shingle is becoming more common today replacing the standard 3 tab. Generally a good asphalt shingle will last for about 30 years. When asphalt Shingles start to curl or cup and the sand like granules ware off it is time to reroof or replace them
Wood and/or shake roofing:
Shingles made of different wood like cedar, cypress or red wood are highly resistant to rot and may last 30 to 35 years if properly maintained. The best wood roofing materials are pressure-treated with wood preservatives. When considering home safety, it is wise to note that wood shingles and shakes are more highly combustible than the other roofing materials available. If a wood shingle is your choice, look for one treated with fire-retardant chemicals. As wood ages they will shrink and form gaps. They may also become brittle and be less protective from the elements. When only a some wooden show wear and tear you can replace the individual shingles without doing the entire roof
Metal Roofing:
Metal roofs are highly resistant to ware and damage from the elements and will frequently last up ward of 40 years or more. They are highly fire resistant and require very little maintenance. Damaged areas can be repaired with patches of similar metal. The materials used in a metal roof may include copper, tin, steel, aluminum, or an alloy combination of one or more of these metals.
Tile, Slate and Composite Roofing:
Tile, slate or composed of either clay or concrete are the longest lasting roofing materials available. Often the will last more than 50 or more years and require little or no maintenance. These materials are very fire resistant. When one of these roofs does need replacement, however, the cost will be very high. Tiles are comparable to slate in benefit but come in a more shapes variety of colors, textures and sizes. Tiles can be color glazed or natural while slate usually comes in natural black, grey or a dark red
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