Everything you need to know about roofings (1)

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROOFINGS
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• A roof is something that covers the
  upper part of a building. This protects the
  building from animals and harsh weather
  conditions. The elements that are considered
  while designing a roof are
• Material
• Construction
• Durability

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• There are different shapes for a roof. The most
  commonly used shapes are
• Flat
• Mono pitched
• Hipped
• Butterfly
• Arched
• Domed

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• The most common method of roofing system
  is the metal roof. Metal Roof is made from metal
  pieces that have high resistance and high
  longevity. These can generally last up to 100
  years. The main constituent of the metal roofing
  are recycled material. The major advantage of
  this is that it is lightweight, has high wind
  resistance too. Click metal roofing in Chennai
  for more.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROOFING SHEETS

• Corrugated Roofing Sheets
• It is widely accepted because of
  its strength. The shape of the material decides
  the strong and it comes in different materials
  and finishes.
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• Sheet Metal Roofing Sheets
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• These kinds of sheets are strong and
  lightweight in nature. They provide excellent
  roof coverage. Different finishes and colors are
  also available.

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• Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets
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• These are also lightweight and
  tough in nature. Its also easy to cut and use.
  Another added advantage is that it retains heat.
  The more the layer, it can reduce the heat from
  escaping through the roof. View more details
  about polycarbonate sheets here.
• There are two kinds of conventional metal
  roofing materials. They are
• Steel It is used widely in metal
  roofing. It is also heavier than aluminum.
• Aluminum It is a very soft metal.
  It wont rust, but it is advisable to paint and
  coated for better appearance.

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• Some kind of high end metal roofing materials
  are
• Copper Metal Roofing- It wont rust, no finish
• Alloy roofing products- They are strong, highly
  durable and are a bit expensive.
• Stainless steel roofing- It wont rust but it is
  very expensive.

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OVERALL FEATURES OF METAL ROOFING SHEETS

• Their expected life is longer. Most of the sheets
  come with the warranty of 20 to 50 years.
• They are lightweight.
• It is a fast and easy way to install roof.
• They are fire resistant.
• It increases energy efficiency by reflecting the
  heat from the sun.