6 Pointers Your Roofing Sheets Will Not Last

You have paid a roofer to install your aluminium roofing sheets or stone coated tiles materials. It had been completed and finally, you can rest! But alas, water started dripping from the roof on your head while in your bedroom. It was indeed a moment of truth!!! In this post, I will teach you what makes a good roof.

This has been the experience of most homeowners. Some discovered the roof leakage early and took corrective action while some had to replace the roof completely due to inability to rectify the issue.

Here are the 6 most common factors to be on the lookout for during and after the installation of your roof:

Poor Gauge

The roofing market has been flooded with low-gauge materials. Most homeowners fall victim of this inferior materials. Most times, homeowners choose poor materials for their project because they were offered a cheaper price. Select your materials with quality in mind, otherwise, you may have to pay more for roof repair.

Faulty Installation

A faulty installation of your roofing materials can predispose your roof to problems within a short time. You need to hire a professional to handle your roofing project and you can have the assurance your roof has been installed correctly.

Improperly Installed Flashing

Flashings are flat sheets cut out and bent into a dimension such as your ridge cap, gutter trimmer etc. to seal your roof to prevent passage of water.When flashing is poorly attached or reduced below the industry standard, it can cause open seams, laps and ultimately cause your aluminium roofing or stone coated tiles to blow-off especially in a wind prone environment. You need a professional to achieve this.

Water Logging

Water that stands on your roof is a sure sign of a problem. This can happen in case of dirt build up and/or improper drainage of gutters. Ensure to check out for this and remove all build up promptly. You could also employ service of a professional to help you solve this

Punctures

You need to ensure your roofer look out for punctures from accessories such as rivet pin, nail etc. on the roof during installation. Also, you must take a close look at your roof flashings during and after installation of your vents and HVAC.

Trees

Tree limbs should be trimmed back away from the roof as much as possible and if a tree is close enough to pose a threat to your home, it should be removed.

While there are some installers out there who are likely to rush your roofing project and make a costly mistake, there are many who are professional. Make sure you take your time when choosing an installer and consider more than just the price.

We are happy to discuss your roofing project with you and provide you with a competitive quotation.

 

Osho Ademola Joel

Roofing Expert|Blogger

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Types of Roofing Sheets in Nigeria

There are different types of roofing sheets in Nigeria and you might be confused to find the right one for your home.

In recent times, findings have shown that people worry more at the roofing stage of their building project. At this level, the fear of getting substandard material at a higher price is imminent and any defect from outset could mean spending more on repairing a roof.

You will need to carefully make your selection based on cost, choice, and quality of roofing materials. It is disheartening to see your roof leak or fade out within a year of investing hard earned money in the project.

To make this stage seamless, I will provide insight on each roof type for your information.

1. Aluminium Roofing Sheets

The Aluminium roofing sheet is becoming a popular choice for homeowners in Nigeria because of its corrosion-resistance nature, aesthetics, and durability. These roofing sheets, if properly installed, can last for 25 to 50 years and re-assembled to a new location. They come in different gauge ranging from 0.45mm,0.55mm,0.70mm, and 1m.  Here are the prominent aluminium designs in Nigeria ;

Normal or Industrial 6 (Longspan)

Industrial 6 has six pitches and 7crest and is formed into its shape by a normal machine which has an effective coverage of 0.90m or 900 mm.

Types of Roofing Sheets In Nigeria

 Metra (Longspan)

Metra is wider than the normal roofing design. It has five pitches and six crests

 Steptiles

Steptiles is a wavy shape design just has its name implies. It looks like a ridge; it has 6 crests and 5 pitches. Professionally, it is advised that 0.55mm should be the least gauge used for this type of roofing.

Metcoppo

Metcoppo is the latest innovation in the aluminium roofing family. It is similar in shape to steptiles, but its crest is higher and bigger than that of steptiles while its troughs are smaller in size. It is advised that 0.55mm should be the least gauge used for this type of roofing.

 

Items Normal Metra Steptiles Metcoppo
Number of Crest 7 6 6 6
Number of Pitches 6 5 5 5
Effective Coverage 9000mm 1000mm 950mm 980mm
Width of Materials 1200mm 1200mm 1200mm 1200mm

 

2. Stone Coated Roofing Tiles

If you are looking for a roofing system that combines a classic beauty of slate, clay tiles, or stylish shingles, then a stone-coated roof could be a sensible option for your home. It is relatively expensive compared to other roofing sheets, but you are sure of getting value for your money. They are prepared with beauty in mind, built to last long, easy to install and eco-friendly. There are different designs for stone coated roofing tile which includes shingles, bonds, classic, Roman, Milano and shake design. However, the names may differ from one manufacturer to another.

Classic Roofing Tiles

 

Bond Roofing Tiles

 

Shingles Roofing Tile

 


Romano Roofing Tile

 

 

 

 

 

The cost of stone coated roofing tiles defers from importer or manufacturer to another. You will hear numerous names like New Zealand, South Korea, Canada etc. they are using that to differentiate the supplier but nevertheless, you need to take a close watch when making your selection.

Osho Ademola Joel

Roofing Expert|Blogger

Contact: 08057351128

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