Its only drawback is that the relative scarcity of copper makes copper roofing more expensive than either tin or aluminum roofing, but there are roofing companies which offer somewhat cheaper copper roofing made from recycled copper. Like all roofing, copper roofing should be inspected regularly so that any damaged or loose shingles can be replaced.

What You Need To Know About Copper Roofing

Copper roofing looks great. Many old historical buildings that are being restored are getting copper roofing. Copper first was used as a roofing material successfully over 2500 years ago. And you can get copper roofing in different colors other than copper. Is copper roofing suitable for your home, though?

Whole Roof Or Part?

Copper roofing is popular because it’s light, it works and looks pretty. However, it is also more expensive than other roofing materials – but not as expensive as slate shingles. Why is it more expensive? Well, copper is not as abundant a metal as iron, tin or aluminum, for example. Because of the costs, you may decide on only to get part of your roof made with copper, such as the down-spouts, gutters or trim.

You have to shop around not only for a good roofer, but for copper roofing materials. Fortunately, copper is a recyclable and roofing supply companies can melt down other unwanted copper products to make sturdy copper roofing. Sometimes these recycled copper roofs can be cheaper. Hussey Copper Ltd of Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, for example, makes recycled copper roofing from copper coils.

How Hard Is It To Install?

Unlike slate roofing, copper roofing is a lot easier to install, which cuts down on labor costs for you. Copper roofing tends to come in shingles and is installed exactly like asphalt roofing shingles, which are the most popular kind of roofing in the world. Any good roofer will know how to install shingles. Compare roofers before deciding on one. Even the best copper roofing cannot do its job if installed wrong. So, if you’ve never installed roofing shingles before, now is not the best time to learn. Leave it to a contractor.

How Strong Is It?

Hoe strong is copper roofing? There are copper roofs still “standing” in hurricane-prone Florida. When installed properly, copper roofing can last a century or more. It is mostly impervious to severe weather conditions. Copper roofs work well in tropical areas and areas with winter.

You need to do your part to help your copper roofing do its job. It’s good to have it inspected once a year by a roofer (perhaps the one who installed it) to see that there hasn’t been any damage from flying tree limbs or hailstorms or whatever God chooses to drop out of the sky. Getting the roof inspected can save you a lot of money and headaches in the futire.

Tile roofing is extremely secure: available in a wide range of colors: the most fire- resistant of all roofing materials: strong enough to withstand earthquakes and the kind of severe weather which will destroy most shingle roofs; and durable enough to survive for hundreds of years. Contemporary tile roofing is also light enough to be appropriate for most homes.

The Art Of Tile Roofing

Tile roofing is not only one of the oldest styles of roofing; it is one of the most beautiful. More than five thousand years ago, the ancient builders Corinth, Greece invented tiles to cover the temples of Apollo and Poseidon. It soon spread to Asia and Europe, and today tile roofing is still used all around the world, as both a cover from the elements and as an artistic touch. However, there are many untrue facts that people seem to believe about using tiles for roofing, and I’d like to take the time to clear a few of those up.
Barn Red Tiles

Watching kung-fu movies may give you the wrong impression of tile roofing. Everyone remembers those scenes, with two people grasping swords dancing around on rooftops in a ballet of violence until someone falls on a tile roof, which is where the tiles begin to slip and fall to the ground. This is simply not true. Tile roofing is attached safely so that they can withstand strong winds and other weather conditions. They do not just slip off at the slightest push. Another myth that seems to come from movies is that the only type of tile roofing is the obnoxious bright-red tile, when in fact tiles can be custom made to be almost any color you want.

A Roof For The Ages

If you are looking to buy the best roof for your money, you should look no further than a clay or concrete tiled roof. Costing less than slate, these roofs can stand effectively for 50 to 100 years, and perhaps even longer. There are still large structures in Asia that have had the same tile roofing for centuries, and not only does it still sit there, but it doesn’t leak. It’s an interesting theory when you really think about it, that tile roofing may in fact outlast the building it sits on, especially when you consider that shingles begin to deteriorate from the first day you attach them.

Safety First

Here’s a bit of information that may or may not come as a shock to you: Tile roofing is the safest type of roof you could have. Tiles are considered “Class A” fire resistant, which does not only mean that you have less chance of dying due to your house burning down around you, but your insurance rates may be lowered. Not only that, but tile roofing has also been known to stand up better to earthquakes and ice storms. The most violent of hail storms may only damage a small amount of tile, but would destroy a shingled roof. Finally, there’s the myth that most homes are not strong enough to support tile. While this may have been true five thousand years ago, today’s tile is lightweight but still strong, and almost any house can withstand the weight.