I am respectfully inquiring as to the decision for many to put on petroleum based shingles?
Other than budget (I get that), but why does it appear to be the last major decision in the building process?
Is it not just as important as the foundation, the siding, the insulation, and all the other green building components?

We don’t build houses on foundations that need to be replaced or repaired every 15 to 30 years, nor do we install siding that would go to the landfill in the same time.

Case in point:
I recently worked on a home, approximately 1300 s.f., 2 story, and they put on a “standing seam” roof. It cost under $9000 to include gutters and a sun tunnel.
My guess is that you could get a shingle roof on for maybe 1/2 of that.
But then in 15 to 30 years, you do it again at increased material and lobor cost.
Not to mention landfill impact and environmental impact.

With a metal roof, you’re done… FOR LIFE! Even though the up front costs are more, the lifecycle cost is less, way less.

Sustainable roofs are such a win win, for the environment and the owner that I hope they find a higher priority in our future green building endeavors.

Again, respectfully asking the question, Why?

Regards, Paul

I understand your query!

I would recommend spending that little bit extra to put on a roof that will last rather than cut corners only to have to pay for it all over again 10-15 years down the line. I think it is well worth the investment. I suppose the upfront costs to some may seem far too high as they are not considering the ongoing costs.

Another factor may be that many people sell their home in the time span so therefore are not responsible for the cost of replacing the roof. Could be the answer?

Thanks for the nice share...But i think that renovating a house is no more safe than destructing the whole house and then rebuilding it…

I don’t agree with that. Renovation costs are far far less than knocking down a house and starting again. Not only would you have to destroy the current property and pay for the removal of the rubble but then you would need planning permission and specialist builders to build foundations etc. I think this is a bit of a brash statement if I am honest. Even small renovations can make a huge difference at little cost!

Roofing is more than shingles, tile, or metal. A roof system consists of several components, properly assembled to provide the appropriate shelter for a structure. These include structural elements, moisture barriers, and possibly insulation or ventilation.

Protection from the various sources of moisture requires consideration of many factors such as avoiding condensation, proper flashing (many roof leaks are really flashing leaks), and sound interaction with gutters (one blockage could cause water to seep into the interior of your house).

The roof system begins with sheathing, generally oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood, which is attached to the rafters or trusses. The sheathing serves as a basic water barrier, provides lateral support for trusses, supports distributed load (like snow or workers), and forms a surface for applying a more complete moisture barrier.

Roofing is more than shingles, tile, or metal. A roof system consists of several components, properly assembled to provide the appropriate shelter for a structure. These include structural elements, moisture barriers, and possibly insulation or ventilation.

The primary design of a roof system includes features that match the weather conditions in your area. For example, a moderate-slope, hip roof will work best for hurricane prone areas while a roofline with a higher pitch and gable ends may work better for homes where snow is a dominant climate feature.

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I completely agree with Alkaline. You sould like you know what your talking about.

The problem we have in the UK is that there are many ‘rogue’ traders which pretend to be the experts but at a slighter cheaper price. Thereofre you feel as though you are getting a good deal from them when they install your roof.

However if you do not hire someone who is qualified then you may find, when the winter comes your roof starts to leak or worse gets destroyed via the weather.

I think it is very important to fully investigate who you are hiring before you commit any money.

Roofing is much more than shingles, tile, or metal. A roof program consists of numerous components, appropriately assembled to offer the proper shelter for any structure. These contain structural factors, moisture barriers, and possibly insulation or ventilation.

The main layout of the roof program includes features that match the climate conditions inside your area. As an example, a moderate-slope, hip roof will operate best for hurricane prone places whilst a roofline using a greater pitch and gable ends may possibly operate much better for houses where snow is really a dominant climate characteristic.

Asphalt shingles have a core, not of asphalt, but of fiberglass, which imparts flexibility and fire resistance. Over this is a layer of asphalt embedded with crushed rock. This layer gives the shingles, and your roof, weather resistance. This type of shingle is often called a composition shingle. Composition shingles are designed to last 15 to 30 years, depending on the severity of the elements the roof is exposed to...as well as the quality and price of the shingles.

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