Choosing a new roof? With so many different roof styles and roof materials to choose from, there’s bound to be one that fits your house’s architectural style and your budget. The challenge is how to narrow down your options. These questions can help you make a short list, or at least get a general idea of what want (or don’t want).
What’s your budget?
When you look at your budget, consider:
- The cost of the roof materials
- The cost of installing them
- How long will they last before they require repair or replacement
Some roof materials are cheaper to buy but may require more upkeep or more frequent replacement. For example, wood shingles are affordable but are more prone to weathering and damage from the elements. Asphalt and fiberglass are more expensive, but they are both durable and relatively easy to install. Clay and slate roof materials are beautiful and can last for decades even with very little maintenance, but they’re very expensive and will need special installation.
However, you can control other factors to bring down your overall expenses. Flat roofing costs less to install than pitched roofs. Or, if you like a particular color or texture, you can also ask your roofing installation company for cheaper alternatives.
What’s the architectural style of your house?
Roofs are a great way to enhance your house design and boost its curb appeal. But what kind of roofs will look best with your current architectural style? For example, Spanish-Mediterranean homes look beautiful with clay roof tiles. Conversely, a more modern and industrial design tends to look better with flat roofs made of metal.
You can talk about this with your interior designer or look at architectural magazines for inspiration. Do check with your homeowners’ association if they have rules about the color or material of your roofs – some communities are quite strict about this!
Do you want your roof to give you extra space or functions?
A flat roof design has the additional benefit of giving you space for a rooftop garden or lounge area. You can also use the extra space for storage or for installing solar panels or bins for rainwater collection.
What is the climate/weather conditions?
Is it very hot? Does it rain often? Do you often get a lot of strong winds or heavy snowfall? Be sure to include these factors when you choose roofing materials.
For example, some materials like terracotta, concrete and ceramic are much better for warm climates because they keep the building cool. Even the color of your roof is a factor: white metal roofs won’t absorb as much of the sun’s rays as black or dark blue metal roofs.
If you get a lot of storms, then pick a roof style and roof material that will resist wind damage or aren’t so porous that they absorb the rain water. For example, metal roofs are popular in snowy cities because the ice just slides off it.
In the wake of big storms like hurricane Sandy which caused millions of dollars of damage to millions of people, homeowners must know how to properly assess the damage done to their home and how to proceed accordingly. For insurance purposes even the most minor of damages should be photographed but for everything that insurance may not cover here are Ten helpful tips for recovery after the storm. After Sandy, prominent coastal areas in the Big Apple like Brooklyn, NY were stripped of roofing & siding. You were able to literally walk around a neighborhood and see home that have no coverings. Many of the homeowners that had bettered exteriors were not aware of the ten facts below and had a difficult time making their insurance claim. Knowledge is power; read up and be prepared on how to deal with that next big storm.
- In case of any flooding in the home, a sump pump may be required to drain the water from the home and mop can take care of any excess water left over. Be sure to clear any debris covering drains.
- Open up windows and turn on fans to increase the airflow in the house in order to quicken the drying process and prevent mold and mildew from growing. A dehumidifier can also be very helpful to combat the dampness.
- Because flood water can be filled with bacteria and other contaminants, be sure to thoroughly clean any area of the home exposed to water with disinfectants.
- Any Drywall in a home which was exposed to water will need to be either removed or replaced in order to prevent the buildup of mold or mildew because Drywall (ironically), has very little chance of drying.
- In the case of any tree damage to your property that the municipality does not deal with, contact a tree expert for consultation on how to proceed in regards to the trees.
- Remove any debris that has flown into the bushes and shrubs surrounding your home and unless serious damage was done, your plants should be looking back to new in no time.
- If you have branches and other debris on your yard, prepare for some manual labor ahead of you. Collect the larger items by hand and with a rake for the smaller items.
- Check your roof for any damage. If any shingles are missing repair them as quick as possible to prevent any further damage to the exposed roof. If the damage is serious contact a roofing contractor for consultation of how to protect the roof until repaired.
- Furthermore, check for any water spots on the ceiling or near the chimney as this could signify even more roof damage.
- For any broken windows, board them up until they are able to be repaired either by yourself for more simple jobs or by a trained professional.
For most of us, roofs are just “that thing on top of the building.” But it’s not as simple as that. These structures are composed of different parts with their own specific terms. You’ll discover that when you talk to a professional roof company, and hear a word and say, “What’s that?” We’ve compiled a list of basic terms and what they mean, so you won’t feel so confused by the jargon.
BUTT: No, it doesn’t mean what you think – at least in the context of roofs. This is the large, exposed end of a shingle.
DECK: These are plywoods or other board sheets that serves as the foundation or base for roofs.
DRIP EDGE: A metal strip shaped like an L that runs along the edge of the roof. Its purpose is to collect rainwater and channel it off the roof without running down the eaves or siding.
EAVES: This is the side of the roof that projects out from the walls of the house.
EXPOSURE: Shingles are stacked on the roof, with only about half being exposed to the elements. That part is called Exposure.
FELT / UNDERLAYMENT: Roofing paper that has been reinforced with asphalt to become waterproof. It is placed between roofing players and the roof deck.
FLASHING: These metal pieces prevent water from penetrating into the intersections of walls, chimneys, or vent pipes.
PITCH: This is the slope of the roof or the angle that it is inclined.
RAFTERS: It is the frame that supports the roof deck and roofing. They are usually laid in parallel lines, and are sometimes concealed or and can sometimes be concealed or left exposed to form part of the roof’s design. They can be made of timber or steel.
Rafters are typically made of timber or steel and can be concealed within the roof structure, or can be left exposed to the spaces below. The may have battens laid on top of and perpendicular to them, to fix the roof covering to.
RIDGE.: The part where two sloped roof sections are joined. The National Roofing Contractors Association also defines it as the “highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.”
Fun trivia: in Old English, it was spelled “hyrge” and was first used in the 16th century. By the 17th century people started referring to ridge-piece and ridge pole – basically, the long pole or wood plank used to secure the ridge. Today, it is called a ridge board.
SQUARE: A unit of measurement that means 100 square feet (or 10 x 10 feet).
SLOPE: Typically, a roof slope means the number if inches it rises for every 12 inches.
SOFFIT: This roof terms come from the Italian word “soffita” (which means under) and “figgere” (which means to fix). It was first used in early Palladian era of architecture. Today it means the material that connects the roof overhang with the side of your building. Soffits protect the rafters from weather to prevent mold and rot. Some soffits have vents that allow air to circulate in the attic.
VALLEY: The angle formed where two sloping roof surfaces intersect.
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Deciding on the type of flat roof most suitable for your property can be difficult. One type of material that may work for one roof, but does not necessarily work for another; meanwhile, other materials are a little more flexible and work for all sorts of roofs. While some flat roofing solutions work for large industrial buildings, on a smaller or residential property it may cause complications. Several issues must be taken into consideration when deciding which roofing solutions work best for you – installation expense, upkeep and energy performance to name a few.
It is imperative to hire an experienced, reliable roofing contractor. A contractor with the know-how and the means to get the job done with little to no hiccups provides you with a superb installation. A skilled, professional and considerate crew, adequate equipment and tools, experience in installation and familiarity with the materials being used, are just a few things to consider when making your roofing decision. Below are brief descriptions of the flat roofing materials available to help you make your decision. There is no doubt that flat roofing is the best material to use for Big Apple Brownstoner’s, the only question is which type is best for you.
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FLAT ROOF SOLUTIONS
Built-Up Roofing (BUR) is an older form of flat roofing treatment, not outdated – just a little old-fashioned. Roofing felt (tar paper) is layered several times. The top layer is either gravel or a reflective coating to reduce heat absorption and increase durability. Maintenance and repairs usually require more felt and coating layers to be applied where needed. With time, however, the weight of these layers accumulates and can create a big mess and increase the cost of removal. There is no doubt that BUR is the thriftiest roofing solution, however, there is no competition when it comes to modern roofing solutions; for their low maintenance, light weight and durability.
Modified Bitumen is ideal for either residential or small commercial flat roofing. The roofing material comes in 3 ft. wide rolls making it easier to use and apply. The material is rolled out into overlapping seams which are fused together either by torch or a special adhesive. Lastly, a reflective coating is applied for durability and reduction of heat absorption. Tamko & GAF are likely the two most reliable Modified Bitumen suppliers in the US.
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) has the look and feel of rubber inner tubing. These flexible extra-large rolls are great for sizeable roofing and are glued down. The lifespan of this particular application is 20 years with little upkeep. A downside to EPDM is that it is dark and consequently absorbs a lot of heat, as a result, requires a reflective coating. Or, at an additional cost, EPDM is available with a white top layer.
Contacting a professional, experienced roofer for services such as flat roof repair and maintenance, commercial, industrial and residential installation is a step in the right direction. Your roofing needs will be evaluated, and the right type of roof or maintenance selected, offering you the best possible solution.
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Hold on, Rolled roofs?
Yup. We live in an age where we have created roofing material that can be rolled and loaded onto trucks for easy transportation in much larger volumes than we ever could have with regular roofing material. Architectural technology sure has come a long way.
What are Rolled roofs exactly? Well, they’re thick, durable, waterproof sheets made of organic felt or fiberglass mat, with asphalt mixed in for toughness, topped with a layer of stone aggregate to give it a rough, durable face. As the name states, they’re essentially roofing material (a substitute of sorts) that can be rolled over existing roof structures.
What are they even good for?
Rolled roofing is waterproof and can block light almost as well any other roofing material. Meaning, when it comes down to it, rolled roofing can perform just as well as conventional roofing, perhaps even to a better extent. And to top it off, the material is quite lightweight, easily transportable, easy to install and most of all quite inexpensive compared to other roofing materials. Which would mean it’s a quick and effective solution to all temporary roofing problems and that can be applied to almost any kind of pre-existing structure by a skilled roofing contractor that may not be performing as desired. For example, if you have a leaky roof, patching it up with rolled roofing material would be a quick and easy fix to the problem.
How viable are they?
The real trouble with rolled roofing is its lifespan. Sure, the material is pretty durable and can withstand quite harsh weather conditions in the first few months of installation (depending on the quality of the roofing material used), but that toughness eventually wears off leaving a roofing material that slowly, but surely, begins to deteriorate after being exposed to the elements. So as far as permeant solutions to roofing go, rolled roofing is most certainly out of the running. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good temporary roofing material. This is what the material is mostly used for, in places like covering up the patchy roofs of shanty homes, on flat roofs to patch up some wear and tear, and even as underside to shingles to make the roofs watertight to a greater extent.
Can you install them yourselves?
Rolled roof installation seems like a simple process, and for the most part, it is and can (with some proper tools and a little know-how) be installed by the average Joe. All you’d have to do is get up on your roof and carpet the surface with the material, preferably parallel to the eaves of your roof so that you cover your roof in the most effective way possible. The tricky part here is sticking the material onto your roof; you could go with the basic method of nailing it down or using a special cement to the trick (though I’d advise against the former since it reduces the watertight nature considerably), but most rolled roof mats are torch-able, meaning you can burn the material’s underside to melt and stick it on firmly. This is by far the best way to install a rolled roof, but it is inadvisable to try to do it yourself if you’re not proficient with a torch; you don’t want to hurt yourself or burn your house down accidentally.
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If you’re brainstorming for ideas on how to best renovate your house or how to lay the blueprint for a brand new one, the chances are that the thought of having a roof must have caught your attention.
How do you want it done? Should it be patched, or should it be flat? There are several factors to consider when going about this particular path. There are many pros but also cons to flat roof materials. However, in metropolitan and urban settings, people are starting to shift to flat roofs instead. Why? Let’s analyze some advantages and disadvantages of this roof material in relation to it’s cost, quality & longevity.
FLAT ROOF ADVANTAGES ANALYSIS:
1) Accessibility
Since the roof is flat and not tilted, it is easily accessible and getting to it is not a big hassle. The use of a ladder is all that is required to get to the roof. Furthermore, if you feel the need to have some maintenance work done, you don’t have to worry about falling off or having your stuff roll off the edge.
2) Durability
As mentioned above, accessing the roof is very easy. Furthermore, since the structure is extremely basic and flat, the life-span of the gravel and the tar used can easily last for about 20 years or more.
3) Space
A flat roof essentially means that you have a lot of space to store things you may not normally use in the house or renovate the free space to suit your needs and hobbies actively. If you’re considering a flat roof for a commercial business, this gives you extra space to have a cubicle or office set up on the roof.
4) Cost
As far as the installations and services are concerned, flat roofs are the cheapest alternative there is given that the cost is relatively very low. This is because the structure is extremely basic and you don’t essentially have to design or decorate the floor of the roof.
FLAT ROOF DISADVANTAGES ANALYSIS:
1) Drainage
Since the roof is not patched or tilted, there is a high chance of little draining problem especially after it rains. In patched roofs, the water normally flows down due to gravity, but in flat roofs, it is essential to have a proper drainage system. If a puddle is formed, there are chances that the water will seep through the material the roof is made of and may cause further leaks.
2) Life-span
The material that is normally employed when making flat roofs is a bit scarce. The most common choice people prefer to use when constructing a flat roof is bitumen, but the main disadvantages this carries is the limited lifespan, which is about 10-15 years. Alternatives are available such as PVC or polycarbonate roofing, but since these products are relatively new to the market, there is an ambiguity about how long the material will last in general. Furthermore, these materials are also relatively expensive which brings us back to the original question – if the cost is the same as a pitched roof, then why not go for aesthetics?
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It’s no secret that since the birth of the internet, it’s been much easier for people to shop and find essential services. Among the many services available to arrange and order online is home improvement;
most notably offered by the websites Angie’s List and Home Advisor. These two prominent names in the home improvement industry revolutionized the way we all hire roofers, kitchen remodeling companies, general contractors and any other service category you can ever imagine.
Angie’s List was founded in 1995 by William S. Oesterle and Angie Hicks. The idea formed when Hicks, working under Oesterle at the time, needed to find a contractor for him in Colombus, Ohio. Hicks moved to Columbus and joined her boss in creating Columbus Neighbors, a call-in service based off of a similar service called “Unified Neighbors” based in Indianapolis, Indiana that provided reviews of home care and lawn services throughout Columbus. Hicks personally signed up members and customers by going door to door collecting ratings of local contractors.
After one year and 1,000 members recruited, Oesterle raised money from investors for the sake of developing the business. In 1996, the company bought Unified Neighbors and moved to Indianapolis. In 1999, with Internet usage becoming more commonplace, the company moved its member and consumer database to the internet. Over the following years, the website consumer base grew dramatically, eventually beginning to include services such as health care and auto care. Today, the website offers what many call a freemium service. There is a basic membership which offers over 10 million reviews that one can get for free, but a paid service with additional features is also available.
Unfortunately, Angie’s List also has its fair share of drawbacks. It has been shown that contractors can pay the website more money for them to offer discounts to customers from Angie’s List. In return, they get pushed to the top of the site’s search results regardless of factors such as average review scores and relevance to a user’s search criteria. Additionally, oftentimes when a negative review of a business is posted, Angie’s list staff will try to “rectify” it with the user before removing the review. Furthermore (and possibly their worst offense), it’s been found that many contractors that are labeled as “Angie’s List certified” are actually unlicensed.
HomeAdvisor, which was Angie’s List’s biggest competitor until they merged in October 2017, on the other hand, prescreens all of the people they list, immediately insuring that those hired by the websites users are actually qualified for the job.
HomeAdvisor was founded in 1998 by Rodney Rice and Michael Beaudoin under the name ServiceMagic only having rebranded to the name HomeAdvisor in 2012. It was bought out by Interactive Corp. (or IAC for short) in 2004. In January 2008, Craig Smith was appointed by IAC as a new CEO of ServiceMagic, while Beaudoin and Rice became advisors and co chairmen. Over the next year, ServiceMagic would go on to buy out several businesses from various European countries offering similar services in order to create a European branch of the company, simply called ServiceMagic Europe. This trend would continue for several years, buying out service websites from countries like Canada, the UK, and Germany until eventually, as mentioned above, merging with Angie’s List in late 2017.
As with any other service, however, this one has also come across a fair share of criticism. It’s prescreening process are flawed, with loopholes having been discovered allowing contractors that have been hired by criminals to use the site, and it has had over 600 negative reviews written about it. Additionally, they have been found to have sold user data to contractors without the users’ knowledge or consent without any discretion as to who the data is being sold to.
Trusting a 3rd party to provide you with a few quality home improvement contractors has proven to be an effective thing while at the same time having it’s flaws. At the end of the day, doing your own independent research and studying contracting companies first hand is the most effective, yet time consuming way of finding a quality local contractor.
For those of us who’ve been drawing our houses with a pointy, slanted roof ever since kindergarten, the very idea of a flat roof feels alien and frankly, absurd. After all, why would you want to forego the traditional ‘A’ shaped roof for a boring flat top that wouldn’t look as appealing from the outside? Is there even a point?
Well, there is.
The benefits of having flat roofs
Low cost of installation
The first (and biggest) benefit of opting for a flat roof instead of a slanted roof is the costs that you save, and if you’re building your own house and running a little low on budget, this can be a definite deal-breaker. Flat roofs aren’t just easier to install (which means workers would charge you less for constructing them), the materials used for them are also much more affordable than those used to make slant roofs. Even maintaining the roof isn’t too heavy on your pocket, which is a relief for those who’d rather not spend too much a month to up-keep their roof.
Large, easily-accessible space for use
You can’t make much use of the large area on a slanted roof, without of course risking a fall and breaking a few bones. Which is why opting for a flat roof seems such a viable option. Not only do you have a large, easily-accessible space ready for use which you can utilize in so many creative ways, you also end up freeing some of your home’s interior space, which means you’d have a more spacious home, or you’d have the space for that study room you always wanted. Your choice. It goes without saying that is densely populated areas like NYC, flat roofing would be the exterior of choice.
But that’s not to say flat roofs don’t have their drawbacks.
The disadvantages of flat roofs
Drainage can be a problem
See with slant roofs drainage isn’t much of a problem. If it rains, all the water will slide of the incline on to the ground. The same can’t be said for a flat roof. The absence of an incline means water would collect on the roof and could stagnate for days on end, till the sun eventually dries it off. The result? Eventual breakdown of the roof, especially in the areas the material has been joined to other pieces or pillars on the roof, effectively making your roof useless.
Lack of good roofing material options
Unless you live in a country rich in limestone cliffs and cheap cement rates, the only kind of roofing material you’re going to find for flat roofs will be the cheap, need-to-be-replaced-every-fifteen-years kind, or the quite durable, but EXPENSIVE, kind. The former is available in the form of rolled roofing made of materials like rubber and bitumen which explains its relatively short lifespan, and the latter made of materials like PVC that talk a good deal with their presentation and durability claims, but don’t have the history (i.e. used by many in the past and been given a thumbs-up) to back it up.
So yeah. If you still have questions on which exterior material is correct for your home, seek help of a licensed roofing contractor immediately. There’s a lot you need to consider before settling on a flat roof for your house.
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You have a flat roof and time on your hand, and you’re unsure how the two may complement each other. Flat roofs have been around for a long while; however, they haven’t been the center of attention in the past. Technological and societal innovations have reinvented the typical ‘flat roof’ as a hub via which we may be able to do things that normally we wouldn’t have been able to with a sloped roof. Let’s go through a few fun and not-too-expensive things you can get into and make the most of the flat roof you have!
Star-gazing
Flat roofs give us the ultimate advantage of not having to worry that you or your stuff might roll off the edge if left unattended. That being said, star-grazing is a fun activity that many enthusiasts indulge all over the globe. However, this may be a hobby that is best suited in sub-urban settings since smog in metropolitan and urban cities tend to block out the view. This hobby requires a one-time fee which is invested in using a decent telescope, which you may find for around $300. Read up on scientific literature and get your scopes out, and look into the starry night for inspiration!
Pigeon Coop
Pigeons have been domesticated for a very long time now, and the most useful quality that these birds have is the ability to return to their nesting/feeding site without getting lost. If you have a flat roof, you can make a pigeon coop where you can keep as many pigeons as you can! The bulk of the money spent would be for making a coop (Or buy one) and purchasing the pigeons by a seller. Pigeons frequently breed so you might not have to buy more than 2. Note, however, that this hobby requires you to feed your pigeons regular and keeping their immediate environment clean. The pigeons will come and go frequently, and if you love animals, this is a very easy step to get closer to them!
Roof-Top Garden
Gardens are another step to get closer to nature. Since sunlight is essential for healthy plant growth, professional and amateur gardeners prefer to have their plants on the rooftop, where the exposure to the sun and other factors such as clean air is high. Furthermore, some people believe that noise pollution also hinders the growth of a plant. If you like gardening, you can create your very own roof-top garden and reap the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables!
Install Solar Roofing Panels
In the next few generations, fossil fuels will be a thing of the past. Get on board the modernist train and install solar panels for a more renewable source of energy – the sun! The immediate benefits of this are that you’re essentially playing your part in making the world a better and more environmentally healthy place to live in. A bit expensive, but the chances are that your future generation will thank you immensely!
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If you have ever been to the Big Apple’s most populous borough of Manhattan or “The City,” as it’s locally called, then you probably have marveled at its sheer number of flat roofing. Hundreds of New York City offices and apartment buildings have flat roofing, a tradition that dates back to over 60 years ago.
But perhaps you are wondering why such is a norm, especially in a city as vibrant as NYC!
Well, I know, New York City isn’t exactly a “northern, snowy city,” although sometimes, the extreme weather conditions threaten to force it to look like one. For a city that seemingly belongs to the same latitude as historic European cities of Rome, Sofia, and Barcelona, the reason for its structures to have flat roofing should be easy to decipher.
So Why Is Flat Roofing The Best Roof Type in NYC?
The flat roof material itself responds well to local weather conditions, works well in densely populated areas with tall buildings and maximizes space. On a different note, some even attribute it to the city’s romantic connotation.
I will now elaborate on these points:
- Allows the snow to fall off
NYC is a place whose structures are mostly multi-story apartment buildings with flat roofing that is pitched at an angle towards the drainage system so that the snow slides off towards the sidewalks. These flat exteriors serve the city well from a plumbing perspective.
New York City receives an average yearly snowfall of 25-inches which occurs an average of 11 days a year. Hence, the flat roofing systems that are prevalent in Manhattan are designed with several drainage systems scattered across the roof to ensure the snow get disposed of.
- Flat roofing is remarkably cheaper
Also, the fact that flat roofing is relatively inexpensive to install and may require little maintenance is a huge win for developers and apartment dwellers. Technically, it is a matter of design and economics since the commonly used materials like bitumen and asphalt-type substances don’t cost much and last longer. Any maintenance procedure is easy to do as well, given that it’s just a flat roof. Although sloped shingles roof may be a bit more visually appealing on a residential home, it’s aesthetic value is diminished when considering the height of the average NYC flat roof.
- For relaxation, partying and escaping the jammed city streets
In the 1960s, there was a popular hit song by “The Drifters” called “Up On the Roof,” a beat that talked about two inner-city lovers who would climb up to the roof to avoid the city’s incessantly filled streets. Today is no different as parties atop NYC structures, what they call the ‘Fifth Wall’ are perfectly normal.
Other reasons why structures in the Big Apple feature flat roofing include the fact that such a style helps significantly slash the operating costs in multiple ways. First, the exterior foundation isn’t sloped, which simply means AC units can sit on the roof where vandalism and accidents are rare to happen. Also, a flat roof simply means you get a more efficient use of top-floor space, including making it a recreation spot, throwing firecrackers, sunbathing or throwing fun parties.
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