Steel roof choices are driven by their cost, by their style and by the grade of steel used. All these variables contribute to their price; which ranges between $125 and $1300 a square. A square is equal to 100 square feet. The styles of a steel roof can mimic other types of roofing: slate, tile and wood shake. Steel roofs can stand alone or be combined with aluminum and zinc to create a metal roof. Steel has a gauge. The lower number denotes a higher quality of steel. A 24 gauge is a better grade of steel than a 26.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the most widely used shingles, but other types of roofing are gaining popularity. To install quality roofing using asphalt roofing you need to following guidelines:
Ballast Roofing
What are ballast roofs? They are roofing systems constructed by using gravel, pavers or vegetation to keep the roof components in place. Ballast roofing systems utilize a loose-laid construction method. That means that all the components, including the thermal barrier and insulation, are not attached to each other or the roof deck or the other layers by fasteners or adhesives. To construct a ballast roof with quality roofing, you need to do the following:
Cedar Shakes and Cedar Shingles
Clay or Concrete Tiles
When you are installing quality roofing, you need to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. You also need to understand the specific techniques that are called for in order to install the roof covering correctly.
