Roof types in Durban. The roof will be one of the most noticeable aspects of your new home, accounting for 20-30% of the visible exterior surface. As a result, the covering must be carefully considered at the planning stage.
Style of Home and Roof Types
The style of your home, your architect, and even your local planners all have a role in determining the roof covering, since choosing anything in the vernacular may result in your plans being thrown out.
The unit cost, the tile coverage, the green credentials involved in producing and delivering your material, and, for renovation projects or builds in places of remarkable beauty, historical integrity will all be factors to consider. The level of knowledge required to lay the material may also be a consideration for hands-on self-builders. In most cases, the roof structure should be able to withstand the elements.
Roof Tiles that interlock
Interlocking roof tiles eliminate the requirement for overlapping that some traditional tiles, such as slate. Although certain interlocking tiles are heavier than their traditional counterparts, it reduces the number of tiles required per square meter and reduces the weight of the roof.
Roof tiles made of clay
Clay roof tiles come in a variety of colors and shapes, with particular tiles for valleys, ridges, and gulleys. They’re great for curves and detailed features. Impressive details, such as dramatic ridge tiles/finials, can be employed in period buildings or renovations, while tile shapes like fishtail and bull nose can be employed to create patterns.
Classy Slate roofing
Slate is a clever and yet traditional roofing material that comes in a variety of colors ranging from purple to green. Imported tiles come from Canada, China, and Spain, while current versions include composite look-alikes and recycled slate.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is long-lasting and easily adaptable to complex shapes and curves. Corrugated metal roofs will withstand unfavorable weather conditions better than many other materials due to their robustness. If you reside in a region where thunderstorms or hail are more common, you should consider installing these roofing materials instead of asphalt shingles because they can survive storms better.
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