What is the best type of Roof?
Obviously, choosing a fireproof and water shedding roof to eliminate structural damage is more important than aesthetics, but today you have many choices for roofing materials that combine beauty, safety and function, including: steel, asphalt shingle, tile and slate. The type of roofing you choose will be partially determined by the degree of roof slope, or “pitch,” and the weight of the material. For example, shingles are not recommended for low-sloping roofs because water runoff is slow enough to compromise the material, and tile or slate roofs require more support than all other choices because of their weight. To improve visibility inside your barn, translucent fiberglass panels that are frequently found on all four sides of barns and indoor arenas. Skylites and also be framed into your roof. Painted steel 3 Tab Shingles It is a product that goes on between the wood supporting purlins and the metal roofing. Below is an example from www.insulationstop.com Another great way to prevent the problems of condensation is to use the Fabral Condenstop below is some of the verbage from their website • Saves time and money compared to other vapor barrier products by providing an economical solution for condensation issues • Eliminates condensation Architectural Shingles or Standing Seam Condensation problems with a metal roof There are several ways to prevent the condensation First is Double Bubble Vapor barrier.
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