Most Popular Materials Used by Roofing Contractors in Chennai

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Most Popular Materials Used by Roofing Contractors

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Introduction

• Apart from the fact roof framing correct
  installation are essential, the selection of
  roofing material improves your exterior.
• This presentation describes the most popular
  materials used by roofing contractors in Chennai.

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Clay Tiles Concrete
Clay tiles are fully flat and ribbed are very
strong although they are heavy. Concrete tiles
are not as expensive as clay tile but are also
heavy.

• Pros
• They last for about 40-50 years
• Are non-combustible

• Cons
• Clay tiles are expensive.
• They are heavy
• They need additional framing

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Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are lightweight, long-lasting fine
in harvesting water. The two types of metal
roofing available are shingles panels

• Pros
• They are strong compared to other type. They are
  standing for about 40-70 years.
• Reflects solar

• Cons
• They are pretty expensive.

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Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are mainly used roofing
material. They are accepted because they are
simple to install and very reasonable.

• Pros
• Easily available.
• Available in a variety of colours.
• It is less expensive compared to other roofing.

• Cons
• The quality is not guaranteed
• As compared to other materials, it does not
  provide insulation.

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Synthetic Products
Synthetic products for roofing are now available.
They are designed for their look, texture,
colours are similar to that of natural materials.

• Pros
• As compared to other roofing, they are Very
  Cheap.
• Non-fragile Lightweight
• Long lasting. The expected lifespan is 50 years
  if maintained.

• Cons
• Some absorbs water
• Some have poor quality