We all have seen roofs, right? Of course that would actually be such a silly question to ask. But if in case you haven’t sat down with your friends to discuss them—because who would, right?—you would definitely agree that when someone, say a contractor, talks to you about different types of roof, you would stare blankly at the person and wonder what he is talking about.
That may be funny but so expected. We totally understand. The thing is, when people try and plan to make a house, they always look at the design, the structure, the colors of the paint to use and where exactly to paint them, and the pieces of furniture they would buy. But who actually plans for the roof? Nobody? Exactly. The only people who would be concerned about them would be the builders themselves. Yes, we are not familiar with them. Maybe visually.
What Do They Have?
So, in order for us to understand each other, how about we discuss based on how they look? There are houses with roofs made of bricks. Are they bricks or just brick-looking ones? Ceramics for sure. Then there's the metal one. Yes, we know what metal roofs are. They are often used in tropical countries because as they say, these guys help regulate heat by deflecting it away from the indoors. Perfect. And then there is the polycarbonate roofing that in Singapore is pretty common.
Whoa, all right what is that? It is common and we can bet you have seen them everywhere. You just don't know what they are called. Ask any roofing specialist in Singapore and they would tell you that these polycarbonate roofs in Singapore are those plastic-looking ones.
You have seen them in patios, greenhouses, some parts of the home. And here is how they look like: they look like plastic. They may be clear or colored. Green usually. You see them in gardens, too! So, has that helped picture it in your mind?
What are they for?
This type of roofing is usually lightweight and are commonly used industrially. Say in a warehouse. You find them in the neighborhood as they make up your neighbor's garage roof. What is even cool about this is they have protective sheets that filter UV rays from the sun. And we mentioned them being used in gardens. This is aside from the fact that they can be easily installed, they are also very resistant to heat, colds, snow, and even rain—they mettle against the weather very good—thus, they are able to last for a very long time. Cheap actually.
But if in case you think this can be good for you, you would need to consult a professional so you can better talk about the pros and cons. They can even give you recommendations that can better fit your roofing needs. You can also find supplies at your local hardware store. So, it shouldn’t really be a problem looking for them. Moreover, if you are into house construction, it can be pretty sure that your contractor could give a complete supply of what can build your home.
