When getting a residential or commercial establishment built, there is need to consider everything that makes it the best building. In this case, roofing is of paramount importance. There are many roofing solutions in the construction industry with choices in materials and designs used for roofs and it calls for a closer look into the advantages of each with regard to the needs of the building owner. Here is a look into some of the roofing options on offer.
Green Roofing
When constructing an environmentally friendly building, the green roofing is ideal. This means that the roof will not only offer shelter but also help the environment too. Some of the green roofing solutions available are:
Living roofs
These roofs are covered with living plants and grasses and help cut heating and cooling costs. They provide certain insulation that gives a cooling effect during the summer and a warming effect during winter. They also add aesthetic value, as they are very appealing and reduce the pollution in the environment. However the building should be strong enough to support them.
Metal roofs
These are environmental friendly as they are manufactured using recycled materials thus reduce a lot of waste. They are versatile and give a building that sleek, clean, modern, and classic appearance. They can also be in different shapes and colours. They are also durable with unrivalled strength. They are mostly fire resistant and can withstand excessive wind and rain. Above all, they are easy and cheap to maintain.
Slate roofs
These are formed from nature as they come directly from the ground and are disposed to the ground without harming the environment.
Solar panels
They not only offer a roof but also produce energy. They are environmental friendly as they reduce the use of sources of energy that produce pollutants.
Tile roofs
Concrete tile roofs are durable and can withstand any type of pest. They are also easy to maintain as compared to other roofing solutions.
Flat roofs
These flat roofs when applied with a coating that facilitates water runoff, they reduce build up, and damage. They are easy to maintain, clean, and help reduce the extremely high cooling costs during the summer. With a reflective coat, they help reduce the temperatures in the building. These flat roofs are also very inexpensive to install. When making a choice of roofing solutions, it is prudent to consider the following
- Geographical location of the building as the roofing material used can affect the inside of the building.
- The durability of the roofing material so as to avoid frequent repairs as they are quite expensive.
- Environmental conditions of the location of the building. If the location is polluted then the roofing material should withstand noise and dirt pollution.
- Natural disasters prone in the location of the building. If the area is prone to strong winds or heavy rains then the roofing options chosen should indeed be able to withstand such calamities.
- The cost of the roofing material is also considered as one would not want to spend so much, either in installation or maintenance of the roofs.
- The needs and requirements of the owner of the building. The roofing solutions adopted should meet the desires of the owner.