Kris Koonar asked:


When considering roof designs, people usually have the shape and style of the roof in mind as prime factors on which to base their selection. They want to make sure if it fits in with the general structure of their home and neighborhood. Although shape and style are important, there are a number of other factors that are of equal or greater importance and deserve due consideration in selecting a roof design.

Complex roof designs do add to the aesthetic appeal of a house but at the same time have high initial construction costs and are difficult to maintain incurring high maintenance costs over the roof’s life.

Simple roofing designs that have few intersecting surfaces are much easier to install and fit in perfectly with simple house designs. Inexpensive to build, they require the minimum maintenance and related costs. In simple roof designs it is also easy to install and maintain gutters; there are fewer clog points, valleys and other places requiring frequent cleaning etc that can result in a leaking roof. Roofs incorporating simple designs are practical and functional. If a house has attractive landscaping and is kept neat and tidy, a simple roof design can provide a strong street appeal.

However, while going for a simply designed roof the selection should not extend to a flat roof. There are a number of reasons why this can prove to be an unwise selection. Even if they involve low costs for construction, flat roofs may prove to be more costly in the long run. While water runs off slanted roofs, flat roofs afford a place where water can collect creating greater susceptibility to roof damage. The roof is also more likely to sag when even more water can collect, greatly lessening the strength and life of the roof. All this can increase the maintenance bill quite a bit.

Security is another concern. Steeply inclined roofs offer very little incentive to thieves and burglars to get into the upper portions of the house. A flat roof on the other hand makes breaking into the house much easier. Flat roofs also do not shear the air as angled roofs do and therefore are prone to wind damage. They are often torn and easily blown away.

While selecting a roof design the relevant building codes and any neighborhood covenants also need to be kept in mind along with other factors like climate, costs etc. including your own preference. Since the roof is an integral part of your home’s design it needs to complement the overall appearance of the house also and cannot be treated simply as a weather covering on the top of the house.

The more common shapes for consideration in roof designs can be pyramid, cross gabled, front/side gabled, gambrel, bonnet, mansard, flat, salt box etc. Each shape can comprise a number of variations in features while maintaining overall shape. For example it can have a steep pitch or one that is quite shallow. There may be special features to be considered like a cupola, a turret or the like depending on the architecture of your home that may demand variation(s) in the design selected.

The material to be used in the construction of the roof is also very important. A selection made from traditional material like wood shake, asphalt shingle can be less expensive but also less durable, as against man made materials like metal, tile etc.

While selecting a roof design for your home that is suitable to your liking, you must also make sure that the roof complements the appearance of your home and also offers adequate resistance to the vagaries of weather.



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just me DGD asked:


Anyone familiar with replacing the roofing on mobile homes? What are the industry standards for, materials used, and replacement techniques?

What type of questions should I be asking the contractor when they come to price the job? and what are the answers to the questions so I know the contractor knows what he is doing?

I live in Connecticut so I need something that will stand up to heat and cold. what products are used?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Pepibom asked:


Hi there I am a homeowner of a 2 family connected brick home. We have been having serious leaking problems for about a year and finally decided to fix our roof. We replaced it and the problem continues. Our connected neighbor, the roofs meet in a valley if you will..her roof is in decrepit shape. We feel because there are many holes in her roof that the water is running downhill on the underside of her roof. She has no damage to her roof and has refused to have her roof repaired.
What rights do I have to compel her to repair her roof. The damage keeps mounting in my home!How would I go about this? Any help would be appreciated. thanks!

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MdRoofingServices asked:

Another video of an actual roof repair by www.MdRoofingServices.com with a hot roofing tip. “Low Slope” (roofing slopes of less than 4 areas can be a source of interior leaks for shingle roofs — mainly because many roofers just don’t know how to properly install shingles in such a gradual slope situation. In our actual example, the origingal roofer lined the area with aluminum flashing — not a bad thought except for the fact that he “peppered” the flashing with about 200 nails. The result: Interior leakage and drywall damage. Take a look as we take you by the hand, diagnose the problem, and then use Certainteed’s WinterGuard — their “ice and water shield” low slope underlayment — to help fix the leak and solve the homeowners problems. For more information and more roofing tips, tricks, and techniques, please visit us at www.MdRoofingServices.com

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Baila asked:


EPDM used for a getting great strength for roofing.But How they are weatherseals and provide a water prof shelter?

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armourmetals asked:

YOU CAN SEE HOW TO INSTALL A METAL ROOF LIKE A PRO. BUY THE METAL FROM US OR WE’LL DO IT FOR YOU. THIS VIDEO SET WILL INCLUDE DRIP EDGE VALLEYS TRANSITIONS, RIDGE, CURBS, CHIMNEYS, SKYLIGHTS, CURBS AND OTHERS. WWW.ARMOUR METALS.COM CELL 843-833-3133

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coolflatroof asked:

www.coolflatroof.com Learn ho to make a ridge vent water tight, using special interlocking flashing. This will prevent water penetration through the ridge , while the attic ventilation will be fully functional. Metal roofing in Revere, MA - www.coolflatroof.com

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Mark A asked:


We will be building a new home near Bellingham, WA and are considering using Euroslate rubber roofing. It is supposed to be very durable, with a 50 year warranty and energy efficient. Has anyone ever used this product or had any experiences good or bad? Any comments would be appreciated!
thanks

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whitehouse asked:

Van Jones from the White House Council of Environmental Quality visits a local work site that gives us a glimpse of the clean energy economy that’s on the way. Green roofing is just one of the countless green job opportunities that will emerge from President Obama’s comprehensive energy policy. (public domain)

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Big Yoda asked:


It’s a 30′ tall next to my house with around half of the branches extending high over the roof. I dont want to chop it down but I still need to protect the asphalt shingles, or do I? When the walnuts hit the roof in the summer it sounds like an elephant has landed. A net seems impractical. Any ideas?

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