Building Resources (Roofing)
Log Home Roofing Options
With log and timber frame homes, roofing serves two purposes; to keep out the weather and add a visual impact. The most common choices include traditional shingles, metal, slate and tile (clay).
Metal roofing is a popular choice because most metal roofing is warranted for 50 years or more, it is often less expensive, installs quickly and will use a reflective barrier to block up to 96% of the radiant heat from the sun.
Asphalt and fiberglass shingles are the most common in use across the USA as they are economical. Be aware that asphalt and fiberglass shingles can suffer a shortened lifespan as a result of heat from a roof that is ventilated improperly. Having adequate soffit and ridge vents installed will allow heat to escape without damaging the shingles.
Shakes and wood shingles are a popular choice for log cabins due to the rustic look. Wooden shakes are split and uneven while wood shingles are machine cut and more even.
Green Roofing Options
Recycled materials are now used to produce roofing products. Recycled tires that look like slate are less expensive and do not require the roof structure be as sturdy as needed to support a slate roof.
Choosing the best log home roofing will reduce maintenance costs and offer greater protection while increasing your enjoyment of your log home.
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Log Home Roofing Companies
| Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau promotes and protects the common interests of its members involved in quality cedar shake and shingle roofing and sidewall businesses. URL: http://www.cedarbureau.org Email: mail@josephjenkins.com Phone: info@cedarbureau.com Address: P.O. Box 1178 City: Sumas ST: WA Zip: 98295-1178 Type: Roofing |
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| Metal Roofing Alliance is a consortium of metal roofing manufacturers, suppliers and contractors with the main goal of educating consumers about the many benefits of metal roofing. The Metal Roofing Alliance website showcases metal roof styles, the Find-A-Contractor locator, beautiful metal roofing photos, a metal roof experts forum, news and more. URL: http://www.metalroofing.com/ Email: info@metalroofing.com Phone: 360-275-6164 Address: E. 4142 Hwy 302 City: Belfair ST: WA Zip: 98528 Type: Roofing |
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| Slate Roofing Contractors Assn. of North America (SRCA) provides the public with access to reputable slate roofing professionals and to advance the slate roofing trade. URL: http://www.slateroofers.org/ Email: mail@josephjenkins.com Phone: 814-786-9085 Fax: 814-786-8209 Address: 143 Forest lane City: Grove City ST: PA Zip: 16127 Type: Roofing |
