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Property Inspection Directory
( Roof Types, Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs)
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Homeowners are well advised to have an annual roof
inspection. Homebuyers may want a separate inspection for the roof by a licensed roofing contractor.
When you are ready to invest in a new roof system for your home or property
it's important to be able to evaluate a professional roofing contractor.
We've listed some information and links to reputable associations
so that you can be confident about your choices in a roofing contractor and the roof system that's installed.
National
Roofing Contractors Association
National Roofing Contractors Association was established in 1886,
NRCA is one of the construction industry's oldest trade associations and the voice of professional roofing contractors worldwide.
http://www.nrca.net/
It is an association of roofing, roof deck, and waterproofing
contractors; industry-related associate members, including manufacturers, distributors, architects, consultants, engineers,
and city, state, and government agencies; and international members. NRCA has more than 4,600 members from all 50 states and
54 countries and is affiliated with 105 local, state, regional and international roofing contractor associations.
NRCA is an active and
progressive organization of members who share a common purpose and interests. Numerous NRCA committees and specialist teams
are responsible for an ongoing development of new ideas, programs and services. NRCA strives to help roofing professionals
achieve competitive advantages and develops and implements programs to improve members' businesses.
National Roofing Contractors Association
Roof Covering and roof materials Guide from Improve.net
Roof
Types
The roofing industry has many different types of roofing materials
and roof systems to choose from. Here's a list of roofing products and some of their qualities:
- Asphalt Shingles: This is probably the most common and the least
expensive shingle on the market today. There typical life span is 15 - 20 years. They are relatively thin and are made from
fiberglass and asphalt.
- Dimensional Shingles: These shingles are
made from the same materials as Asphalt shingles but are designed to give your roof a more texured look. They are
thicker and can last twice as long as the common asphalt shingle.
- Cedar Shake or Wood Shingles:These shingles
are made from treated wood. They are designed to give the roof a rustic look. This roof type is very popular in the
northern U.S. Wood shingles last about the same amount of time as asphalt shingles and are quite exspensive. You should note
that they also are less fire resistant than other roofing types.
- Clay Tiles: This type of roofing material
is made from clay and is quite heavy. They can also be made from synthetic materials that make their weight much
lighter. The clay tile is mostly cosmetic and covers the actual roof system. The lifespan of Clay tiles can be between 20 -
50 years.
- Metal Roofs: This type of roofing is lightweight
and very durable. Metal roofing will typically last 20 - 50 years, there are different styles and a large color selection
is available.
- Slate Roofs: This type of roofing
is very heavy, very durable and very expensive. Slate roofing can last up to 100 years. In fact, reinforcing maybe necessary
to handle the additonal weight.
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