Roofing Basics: Types of Roofing

Roofing Basics: Types of Roofing

Roofing is a very broad term, covering a variety of systems used to strengthen a structure, creating a protective coating over internal portions of a structure. A roofing system is usually composed of several components such as roof shingles, membranes, sheathing, guttering, vents and fixtures, and fittings and accessories.

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It is made of many different types of materials, each offering a different solution to solve a particular problem. Roofing is an essential component of any building construction, especially in cold climates where the roof can experience adverse changes in temperature due to snow accumulation on the roof, rainwater runoff, or the adverse effects caused by ice formation. Roofing is also an essential component of any home’s energy efficiency. It may reduce energy costs due to reduced demand for cooling and heating, ventilation of air, insulation of walls, and protection of equipment and occupants. This is why you should always have a roof installed by a professional Roofing Cheltenham company such as Storm Roofing.

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Flat roofs are a form of flat roofing, which is typically one sheet that is attached to the lower edge of a roof with a number of overlapping and equal horizontal boards called rafters.. When properly installed, flat roofs may provide the advantages of environmentally sound design and greater resistance to adverse environmental changes than other types of roofing. Because it is one of the most important factors in determining the structural integrity of a structure, proper installation of flat roofs may contribute to the longer lifespan and effectiveness of the structure itself.

 

 

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