Water Tightness
Homeowners who experience heavy rainfall or even tropical storms will want to ensure that their homes are well-protected against any potential roof leakage. Choosing the right roofing material is key to roof waterproofing. Here is a brief overview of how steel roofing is an effective way to ensure water tightness for your home.
Water Tightness with Metal Roofing
Roof Waterproofing
Just the thought of a leaking roof causes nightmares for homeowners and roofing contractors alike. To protect your home from potential leakage, it is essential to block any sort of moisture from entering the roof.
Water trapped in any opening or hole can cause premature corrosion in the roofing structure underneath and lead to structural damages or the creation of mould. This is especially detrimental to roofs with lower slopes, as water will travel longer to reach the drainage system.
As compared to smaller clay tiles which have more joints, the larger surface areas of metal roofing sheets will help to minimise the chances of water leakage. Discuss with your roofing contractor to ensure that your roof is sufficiently protected and watertight so that you will have a worry-free and secure environment to live in.
Water Shedding Metal Roofs
People living in areas that experience heavy rainfall within a short period of time will need roofs that let the water run off quickly. Even though your roof is waterproof and leak-resistant, you do not want to have too much standing water on top of your house, as this can negatively affect the overall roof structure.
One way to ensure water shedding is by designing the metal roof slope to be at least 3:12 or higher. The steeper the roof, the faster water can run off into the gutters and drainage systems.
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Better Design
Metal roofing is often lighter compared to other roofing materials. In addition, the malleable nature of metal makes it flexible. As a result, there are fewer structural demands, thus giving homeowners more design choices for their roofs when using metal roofs.
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Security
Building a safe and secure home is vital to protecting you and your family. Here is an overview of why metal roofing is one of the best ways to make your house secure and protect against external forces.
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