Roofing
Roofing is another critical element of the project and there are many different options for style of roof. Tiled roofs can be concrete, steel or clay (terracotta); there is long rung steel or other metal such as copper, wooden shingles, membrane (for flat roofs), and more. The important thing to think of here is the look of the roof and how it fits in with your overall design.
- Choose roofing in keeping with the style of your house and its projected performance.
- Make sure the roof you’ve chosen will perform at the pitch of your roof (tiles won’t perform at less than 12 degrees, for instance)
- Select the right grade of metal for the location of your house – for instance, if you’re by the sea.
- Non standard colours on colour coated metal roofing may have longer delivery times and cost more.
- All roofing must be laid straight and true and fixed correctly.
- Fixings (screws) must be evenly and neatly set out.
- All flashings, barge boards and ridge cappings must be in place.
- Do you have a guarantee with the roof?
- Have you supplied the roof shout?!
Website to visit for more information:
NZ Metal Roofing & Cladding Manufacturers Assn www.metalroofing.org.nz