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Various Types of House Roofs You Need to Know
The roof is the most important protection for the house. The roof will protect the house from sunlight and rain, while beautifying the appearance of the house. Therefore, the roof of the house must be sturdy so that it is durable and can protect the house optimally. In supporting its main function, of course you need to choose quality materials, so that the roof is durable. There are several types of house roofs with the latest and minimalist designs based on the materials used. Here is the article for you.
Clay Roof
Surely you are very familiar with the type of clay roof. Including the most popular type of roof tile in Indonesia, this type of roof is produced through a pressing and burning process. The type of clay roof has advantages such as its economical price, durability, and strong enough when stepped on.
However, the type of clay roof has a number of disadvantages, such as being easily mossy so it must be coated with paint first, requiring precision during installation to avoid leaks, not too strong in withstanding wind and ideally should be installed on a strong frame.
Concrete Roof
Concrete roof tiles are molded like clay roof tiles. However, concrete roof tiles are usually more varied, from their shape to their color. Usually, these concrete roof tiles are used in minimalist houses, because they carry a modern style.
Concrete roof tiles have advantages such as high quality levels, are more durable and long-lasting, weather-resistant, more aesthetic and very sturdy. While the disadvantages are that concrete roof tiles are heavier than clay roof tiles, in terms of price they are also more expensive, and the installation time is longer.
Ceramic Roof
Do you want to build a residence with Mediterranean house architecture? You can choose the type of ceramic roof. You can also add a touch of ceramic to the front as a ceramic terrace. Offering an aesthetic glaze finish, the type of ceramic roof is ready to give a luxurious impression to your home.
Zinc Roof
Zinc roofs are often used in roadside stalls or shops. The advantages of zinc roofs are minimal use of frames, fairly light weight, very affordable compared to other roofs. Meanwhile, the disadvantages are that the installation requires nails on the frame, it rusts easily, requires additional load to prevent the roof from shifting due to wind, looks like an unhealthy house when used for a long time, makes a noisy sound when it rains and can retain heat so that the temperature in the room becomes hot.
Metal Roof
If you prioritize durability, you can choose a metal roof. This type of roof uses a combination of various materials such as aluminum, iron, copper and zinc. Currently, this type of metal roof is widely used in buildings such as schools or workshops.
The advantages are that this type of metal roof is very practical to install, has a light weight, is rust-proof, shatter-proof, leak-proof, does not generate heat, is fire-resistant, wind-resistant and flexible to be installed in various areas. Behind the many advantages, this type of metal roof is known for its expensive price and requires high precision when installing it.
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