As the old saying goes, the roof is one of the first things people see when they visit your home. So it’s pretty important to have a roof that best suits everything else on your property. The right roof will not only ensure that your home looks nicer, but also make sure you get more value for money in terms of durability and overall lifespan. Here are the 6 Things You Need To Know When Choosing Your Roof.
Cost
The cost and affordability of the roof come first. This is a comparison of the cost of your preferred roof vs your budget. Different materials have different costs so chose the material that you can afford. This will affect the total cost of your project.
Material Weight
The weight of your chosen roofing material has a bearing on the type of wall you will build. There is a need to make structural adjustments to make sure your home can support the additional weight of the roof. IBR and Chromadek roof sheets are lighter than tiles.
Energy Efficiency
This is the ability of your roof to reflect heat or retain it. This will affect the level of comfort you get inside. Roof materials that reflect heat more are most advisable in hot areas while those that retain heat are more advisable in areas that experience very low temperatures.
Long Term Maintenance
Choose a roofing material that will last you decades with the minimum repair cost. Some materials are more prone to weather influences than others and those that quickly get damaged will require frequent repairs.
Weather Resistance
Before you choose a roofing material, consider the type of climate in your area and then select the material that can last longer in your environment’s weather. Analyze each material and choose the one that is highly resistant to your weather elements.
Location of your house
The location of your house usually guides you to the standards expected in your area. Some residential areas prohibit residents to put roofing materials that are not acceptable in the area.
Choosing the type of roofing material to use can be a daunting task, fortunately you have Native Construction Zimbabwe readily available to assist you in making that decision.
