Understanding The Different New Orleans Roofing Types
December 13, 2011 by admin
Within three major types of New Orleans roofing (asphalt shingles, slate, and metal) there are narrower categories of roofing of different materials, each of which has its virtues and flaws. But for most people, the decision of which of the types of New Orleans roofing to choose will be based mainly on both cost and durability.
New Orleans Asphalt Roofing
Nearly four of every five home owners in the United States have decided that of all the types of roofing, asphalt shingles have the most to offer. Asphalt singles come in two varieties, the compositions shingle which has an organic base, and the fiberglass shingle.
Both these types of New Orleans roofing are reasonably fire resistant, lightweight, and wind and waterproof. They are manufactured in both three-tab (standard) and multi-layer (designer) styles, with the three tab shingles having a minimally textured finish and the multi-layered shingles a heavily textured one.
New Orleans Slate Roofing
Tile and slate are similar types of roofing in that they are both quite heavy, but slate is a natural rock mined in the Northeaster US. New Orleans Slate roofing is available in a range of grades and colors, and of all the types of roofing is the closest to being indestructible. Slate, however is also the most expensive of the types of roofing and its installation must be done by roofers trained in the correct techniques. Properly installed, slate roofing will last for centuries.
New Orleans Metal Roofing
New Orleans Metal roofing is ideal for structures with steeply pitched roofs, and is manufactured in both sheets and shingles. New Orleans Metal roofing sheets are available in many different shapes and metal roofing shingles can be make to look almost indistinguishable from wood shingles and shakes. New Orleans Metal roofing is both lightweight and fire-resistant, and can be treated, if necessary, to make it corrosion and rust-proof.
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