Roof Treatment

Posted by admin on May 15, 2009 under Services | Be the First to Comment

A roof can be one of the most important features of a house both aesthetically and from a cost saving standpoint. It should integrate well with the overall style and exterior paint color scheme of the house or building. Additionally, the roof regulates the temperature, protection against sunlight and extreme weather conditions. Therefore, every discerning detail should be carefully considered before building and renovating, including vents, drainage, coatings and skylights.

Types of Roofing

Tile Roof

Tile

- is the most technological form of roofing to date because it incorporates recycled materials
styles – Spanish Tile, Flat Tile, Mission Tile, Pan Tile, Metal Tile
benefits – reduces heat transfers from the attic by up to 50% when compared to asphalt

Shingle Roof

Shingle

- is made of fiberglass matting and are coated with asphalt for protection
styles – come in a variety of styles and textures because of its popularity
benefits – versatile and economically sound. They represent 80% of the roofs in the United States

Flat Roof

Flat

- is the most complex and features a combination of PVC, TPO, EPDM materials
styles - flat with mostly asphalt service
benefits – subject to high levels of water retention but can equip solar panels for solar energy

Metal Roof

Metal

- combines metal interlocking, standing seam, metal shingles and copper
styles – comes in mostly large panels (can be customized) and varies in color, tone and type
benefits – can be costly but offer durability, longer life and is more fire retardant

Roofing can be especially dangerous and should only be carried out by seasoned professionals with years of experience and a glowing safety record. The majority of the residential roofs in Portland consist of the shingle roof variety and can be quite angled and dangerous to scale. A Portland roof specialist will quickly diagnose the condition of your roof and explain to you step by step what is necessary to repair the roof and the cost involved. A Portland roof professional will provide you a list of affordable options ranging from complete repair to addressing immediate safety concerns.

Portland House Painters pride themselves on providing professional work which lasts. Please contact us for a Free Quote.