Roof Types
While choosing your floor plan is important, choosing your roof type is equally as important, when building the home of your dreams. Your roofing type and style will be highly dependent upon the design of house you choose to build. Understanding the structure of your house can assist you in determining what roofing options are available to you. A reputable builder should be able to provide help when exploring what design types will best suit your home.
When choosing your roofing style, always consider the materials that will be used, along with the style and look you wish to achieve. The materials and style you choose can drastically change the cost and building time of constructing your new home.
Roof Materials
Common materials used in roofing include asphalt shingles, wooden shingles and shakes, clay and concrete tiles, slate, fibre cement and metal, including aluminium, steel, tile and copper. Quality builders most commonly use steel roofing or flat profile concrete roof tiles, as both styles offer durable materials and a stylish look.
Steel roofing is recognised as an economical choice when building residential structures, also providing further benefits like flexibility with design and a wide range of colour choices. While shingles and other roofing materials can require lengthy construction periods, steel roofing is applied in sheets, eliminating any need for lap joints. Providing benefits for controlling the temperature in your new home, steel roofing can also act as a protective barrier, assisting the insulation process in your house.
Concrete tiles are also one of the most popular choices for builders and home owners. Concrete tiles have a reputation for being one of the longest lasting roofing materials available. Flat profile concrete tiles are often used to create a sleek finish, while still providing you with a wide range of colours to choose from. When building a home, you must always consider the frequently changing weather conditions, which we experience. Flat profile concrete tiles are wind resistant, helping to ensure the safety of your family during harsher conditions.
Roof Styles
The roofing style that you choose will be highly dependent upon the design of your new home. Some people prefer steep roof angles, whilst others prefer flat roofs. Once you have chosen your house design and the roofing materials you wish to use, your builder should be able to assist you in choosing the right roof style for your home. You floor plan can also affect the style of your roof, with second storey rooms sometimes requiring a particular style of roofing, for adequate construction.
Deciding upon your roof type can be a daunting task, if you are unaware of the benefits and advantages of certain materials and styles. A professional home builder will be able to assist you in making the right choice for your home, ensuring the safety of your family, whilst still providing a great range of style and colour choices.
