Here is a list of 9 different types of roofing to consider for your next re roofing job.
Roof wood material names.
Osb and plywood come in thicknesses ranging from 5 16 to 3 4 inch and the thickness needed for a particular roof depends on several factors including rafter spacing expected load and roof.
Not long ago asphalt shingles slate clay or concrete tiles were about the only roofing options.
This type of roof shingle offers a sustainable alternative in roofing materials.
Just like some of the other synthetic options rubber roof shingles are manufactured to simulate wood shakes slate tiles and asphalt shingles.
Today advanced roofing materials provide an unprecedented range of alternatives as well as new looks for existing materials.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
They are not particularly long lived and they are a poor choice in areas that get lots of moisture or where wildfires are a danger.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
Under the quebec construction code certain kinds of particleboard are also authorized.
Still they are among the most attractive of all roofing materials which makes them a popular choice for luxury homes.
Usually made from 1 2 inch plywood the decking closes and reinforces the roof structure and provides a nailbed for the shingles.
Roof edge or eaves edge all the boards running along the edge of the roof or eaves.