Roofing Materials Used in Roofing - Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, New York (NY)
Different materials used for roofing and determining the cost of each one
on Long Island New York.
There is never a structure you will find that lacks a roof; it is an
essential part of the house or building. It plays a very important
role of providing protection and shelter much like the walls. It
must be sturdy and durable yet stylish. Many a structure is defined
by their roofs. They could be made by a multitude of materials and
their designs may vary. Since time immemorial, man has found
different ways with different materials to build their roofs, each
with different characteristics and advantages and disadvantages. As
more materials are discovered with each of their own high and low
points, they can be very useful in different types of location
depending on the weather and location.
As with any building, housing or structural projects, there are many
aspects that influences the final decision in which materials to use
for roofing and one of them is cost. Here in this article, you will
see the advantages and disadvantages plus the average costs, as
costs may vary in different states, in the use of different
materials for roofing. The cost of roofing referred herein this
article is subjected to the breakdown of the roofing material per
one hundred square feet. Remember, roofing costs may add up with the
labor and other materials needed for installation, this refers only
to the roofing materials utilized.
Building your dream house relies on a number of aspects; there is
the location, the design, the restrictions of the area, the budget
and a plethora of others. It is the same thing with the roof; you
have to consider a number of items to get the perfect roof to suit
your taste. Basically it is the overall design and materials used in
the structure as well as the location and the local restrictions.
Here are some of the more basic roofing materials used and the
roofing costs to consider per one hundred square feet.
The most commonly used roofing material utilized nowadays is the
asphalt shingles. This form is shingles is categorized into two; the
organic and the non-organic (fiberglass). They are produced in a
wide variety of colors and are rated by their lifespan and
durability. They can range from between 20 to 40 years. Asphalt
shingles can be customized by providing additional layers giving
them a different shadow line. Many asphalt shingle manufacturers
provide warranty to their products especially if the certified
roofers install them. Asphalt shingles may range from 30 to 35
dollars for every hundred square feet.
Another roofing material that takes the form of shingles is those
made from wood. Usually, wood shingles are made from Western Red
Cedar; the reason behind this is that this kind of wood is highly
resistant to decay and corrosion. Wood shingles are categorized into
three kinds, one, two and three. The first type, number one, is more
recommended for roofing because they are more durable, the second
and third are better for sidings. They are usually sold tapered and
in different sizes. Wood shingles roofing cost ranges from 80 to 170
dollars.
Another roofing material that utilizes wood from cedar is the wood
shakes roofing material. They are used to provide a natural look,
they are either sawed or hand split. Its distinct look has a side
with an irregular unique look from the others while the other side
has a natural thinner line for a tapered look. Wood shakes are
classified by their weight and their sizes. Roofing costs for wood
shake are from 70 to a hundred dollars for every one hundred square
feet.
The most durable roofing material is made either from clay or
concrete. They can be relied upon to provide service from fifty to a
hundred years. The most common form is in the half-barrel or
somewhat corrugated shape, but it is not uncommon to find flat or
tapered styles. But because of their weight, clay or concrete
roofing materials may need extra weight in the rafters adding more
to the roofing costs which may run with the roofing materials
between 150 to 400 dollars per a hundred square feet area.
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