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Different materials used for roofing and determining the cost of each one
By Sara Jenkins
There is never a structure you will find
that lacks a roof; it is an essential part of
the house or building. It plays a very
important role of providing protection and
shelter much like the walls. It must be
sturdy and durable yet stylish. Many a
structure is defined by their roofs. They
could be made by a multitude of materials and
their designs may vary. Since time
immemorial, man has found different ways with
different materials to build their roofs,
each with different characteristics and
advantages and disadvantages. As more
materials are discovered with each of their
own high and low points, they can be very
useful in different types of location
depending on the weather and location.
As with any building, housing or
structural projects, there are many aspects
that influences the final decision in which
materials to use for roofing and one of them
is cost. Here in this article, you will see
the advantages and disadvantages plus the
average costs, as costs may vary in different
states, in the use of different materials for
roofing. The cost of roofing referred herein
this article is subjected to the breakdown of
the roofing material per one hundred square
feet. Remember, roofing costs may add up with
the labor and other materials needed for
installation, this refers only to the roofing
materials utilized.
Building your
dream house relies on a number of aspects;
there is the location, the design, the
restrictions of the area, the budget and a
plethora of others. It is the same thing with
the roof; you have to consider a number of
items to get the perfect roof to suit your
taste. Basically it is the overall design and
materials used in the structure as well as
the location and the local restrictions. Here
are some of the more basic roofing materials
used and the roofing costs to consider per
one hundred square feet.
The most
commonly used roofing material utilized
nowadays is the asphalt shingles. This form
is shingles is categorized into two; the
organic and the non-organic (fiberglass).
They are produced in a wide variety of colors
and are rated by their lifespan and
durability. They can range from between 20 to
40 years. Asphalt shingles can be customized
by providing additional layers giving them a
different shadow line. Many asphalt shingle
manufacturers provide warranty to their
products especially if the certified roofers
install them. Asphalt shingles may range from
30 to 35 dollars for every hundred square
feet.
Another roofing material that
takes the form of shingles is those made from
wood. Usually, wood shingles are made from
Western Red Cedar; the reason behind this is
that this kind of wood is highly resistant to
decay and corrosion. Wood shingles are
categorized into three kinds, one, two and
three. The first type, number one, is more
recommended for roofing because they are more
durable, the second and third are better for
sidings. They are usually sold tapered and in
different sizes. Wood shingles roofing cost
ranges from 80 to 170 dollars.
Another
roofing material that utilizes wood from
cedar is the wood shakes roofing material.
They are used to provide a natural look, they
are either sawed or hand split. Its distinct
look has a side with an irregular unique look
from the others while the other side has a
natural thinner line for a tapered look. Wood
shakes are classified by their weight and
their sizes. Roofing costs for wood shake are
from 70 to a hundred dollars for every one
hundred square feet.
The most durable
roofing material is made either from clay or
concrete. They can be relied upon to provide
service from fifty to a hundred years. The
most common form is in the half-barrel or
somewhat corrugated shape, but it is not
uncommon to find flat or tapered styles. But
because of their weight, clay or concrete
roofing materials may need extra weight in
the rafters adding more to the roofing costs
which may run with the roofing materials
between 150 to 400 dollars per a hundred
square feet area.
About the Author: Online entrepreneur
Sara Jenkins, is dedicated to helping others
and their needs to succeed in life by
offering free payroll tips everyday. To learn
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