Choosing roofing material is like choosing a movie experience. There are pros and cons to each option and there will always be a slight gamble to which ever option you choose. Roofing debates between steel roofing and traditional shingles pretty much revolve around three issues: quality, cost, and appearance. The same goes for movies.
Snow, though light and fluffy in appearance, is actually incredibly heavy. All that snow built up on the top of your house can put a strain on the roof and even cause collapses. Houses built prior to the 1970s are especially vulnerable to cave-ins.
On the other hand, traditional shingles are like renting a RedBox and watching it on you ten-year-old TV at home. It's convenient and cozy, and maybe you'll even pop yourself a bag of microwave popcorn. It's not a bad option, but clearly not nearly the elite or lasting experience it could have been.
The beautiful lights and decorations lining the streets of small towns and big cities throughout the world could not get there without the help of excited people ready to celebrate the end of the year, and new beginnings. These people however can sometimes make poor decisions when it comes to safety and decorations.
What a shame it would be to be the reason your roof caved in. Instead, you can buy a roof rake. This tool is an elongated rake that you can use - from the ground - to pull snow off your roof. Be smart and take it slow. You don't want to pull a massive chunk of snow and ice down on top of yourself. That would completely defeat the purpose.
Movie fanatics and popcorn addicts would affirm the same about their IMAX evening out. In the end, you might pay big upfront for a long lasting steel roof, or pay later to fix holes and leaks. So think - would you rather have one grand expense, or let the rental fees build up. For those unsure of where their allegiance lies (pocketbook or experience) the choice might be a little more difficult to make.
Perhaps the third issue can help seal the deal. Appearance, shallow though it may be, can be a big, determining factor. A corrugated steel roof is nice and shiny, but it might be a little too harsh for some people's taste.
Lastly, there are a few things to remember to do throughout the year that can help reduce damage from built up snow on your roof. Be sure to clear out your gutters. If the gutters are clogged, melting snow won't be able to drain and can cause ice dams on your roof, which can damage your singles and leak indoors. When the first snows start to come, clean off your roof regularly and make sure your gutters aren't freezing over.
But, moral of the story - no matter which you chose, you'll still end up with a house with a functional roof on it. And that is what is important. Steel roofing may blind birds and asphalt may leak in a storm, but you've still got a roof over your head.
Snow, though light and fluffy in appearance, is actually incredibly heavy. All that snow built up on the top of your house can put a strain on the roof and even cause collapses. Houses built prior to the 1970s are especially vulnerable to cave-ins.
On the other hand, traditional shingles are like renting a RedBox and watching it on you ten-year-old TV at home. It's convenient and cozy, and maybe you'll even pop yourself a bag of microwave popcorn. It's not a bad option, but clearly not nearly the elite or lasting experience it could have been.
The beautiful lights and decorations lining the streets of small towns and big cities throughout the world could not get there without the help of excited people ready to celebrate the end of the year, and new beginnings. These people however can sometimes make poor decisions when it comes to safety and decorations.
What a shame it would be to be the reason your roof caved in. Instead, you can buy a roof rake. This tool is an elongated rake that you can use - from the ground - to pull snow off your roof. Be smart and take it slow. You don't want to pull a massive chunk of snow and ice down on top of yourself. That would completely defeat the purpose.
Movie fanatics and popcorn addicts would affirm the same about their IMAX evening out. In the end, you might pay big upfront for a long lasting steel roof, or pay later to fix holes and leaks. So think - would you rather have one grand expense, or let the rental fees build up. For those unsure of where their allegiance lies (pocketbook or experience) the choice might be a little more difficult to make.
Perhaps the third issue can help seal the deal. Appearance, shallow though it may be, can be a big, determining factor. A corrugated steel roof is nice and shiny, but it might be a little too harsh for some people's taste.
Lastly, there are a few things to remember to do throughout the year that can help reduce damage from built up snow on your roof. Be sure to clear out your gutters. If the gutters are clogged, melting snow won't be able to drain and can cause ice dams on your roof, which can damage your singles and leak indoors. When the first snows start to come, clean off your roof regularly and make sure your gutters aren't freezing over.
But, moral of the story - no matter which you chose, you'll still end up with a house with a functional roof on it. And that is what is important. Steel roofing may blind birds and asphalt may leak in a storm, but you've still got a roof over your head.
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