Comparison Of The Roofing Models

Written by Adrianna Noton Thursday, 21 April 2011 03:30

When erecting or thinking of erecting a structure there are major components of a structure that more concern is given to. One of the major parts of a building is the roofing which makes the building to eventually be termed as a shelter. There exist a large number of roofing designs that are used and they all depend on the taste of the owner, prevailing weather condition, the amount of money the owner is willing to use and the building design.

When erecting or thinking of erecting a structure there are major components of a structure that more concern is given to. One of the major parts of a building is the roofing which makes the building to eventually be termed as a shelter. There exist a large number of roofing designs that are used and they all depend on the taste of the owner, prevailing weather condition, the amount of money the owner is willing to use and the building design.

Housetop maintenance is an important practice that ensures better and longer service. Different roofing designs and materials maintained differently. Iron sheets can rust if they are not galvanized. Roofs which are below trees may accumulate leaves which rot to form humus. Humus absorbs moisture which can peel the paint protecting the sheets and eventually initiating rusting. Removal of leaves and any other organic components from roof tops protect the sheets from rusting and henceforth elongating the life of the roof.

Painting and galvanizing iron sheets are other techniques used for preventing rust from developing. Paint covers the upper layer of the sheet which is capable of reacting with water. The use of red oxide undercoat is mostly recommended to effectively protect them. There are paints which are specifically manufactured for roof materials and they offer stronger protection then normal paints for plaster walls. Galvanizing roof sheets with zinc inhibits any possible reaction of water.

Clay tile house tops are mostly affected by rain water and dust. Dust accumulates in the tile grooves and subsequent rains may cause formation of humus or algae. Algae end up depositing the green color materials on the tile which may end up absorbing water and start leaking into the building. Accumulation of humus tends to facilitate a good environment for plants to grow. Humus and algae are to scrapped off by periodic checks and faulty tiles replaced. Tiles may also loose position by tilting as a result of weather aspects like wind.

The most economical and easy to build is the flat model. They are common in warmer areas where wide overhangs are required for shade. This model also helps in effective drainage of rain water. It although leaves three sections of the walls unprotected and hence can be affected by strong winds or storms. Flat models can be used to create roof top gardens.

Loose sheets as a result of blowing wind are nailed back as soon as possible to avoid more roof destruction. Strong winds remove nails by moving the sheets upwards and this weakens the house top. Weak house tops can be very dangerous in times of storms.

The housetop model selected has to offer necessary protection to the occupants from wind and rain. Most models are popular with culture and they date back to historical eras. The need of preserving cultural and historical attachment makes individuals pick certain models of roofing.

The best maintenance to be performed is semi annual inspections to discover and fix problems as soon as possible. Since the roof is the top most part of the structure it tends to get more abuse from elements than any other part of the structure. Proper and timely maintenance operations go in a long way in avoiding major repairs and overhauls. Major roof renovations are very expensive to fund partly due to the technical know how of builders required and the high cost of materials. Better longer service is hence obtained by carrying out proper maintenance.