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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Roofing in Bucks County - Your New Home Needs a New Roof


Whether or not a person buys a home hinges on several factors. These factors include the type of home, location, cost, and the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and floors, along with the interior and exterior design of the home. After purchasing a home, most people decide to redesign the interior and exterior of their new house. People make changes to fit their particular tastes. This is evident when home buyers replace carpet floors with wood floors or replace metal shutters with wooden shutters. On the other hand, some changes are made out of necessity. For example, a new roof may need to be installed immediately, because of safety concerns.
 
The outside components of a house are constructed to protect the inside of the home. The roof serves as the platform for protecting the interior of the home from weather. With a damaged roof, a home will not last. Weather patterns vary depending upon geographical location. For example, sturdy and reliable roofing in Bucks County is crucial because these residents undergo various weather patterns including rain, sleet and snow. 

In the instance that it's necessary to purchase a new roof, it's important to select a material that can sustain all types of climate conditions. You have a variety of options, when it comes to roofing materials. Common roofing materials include stone, slate, asphalt, wood, steel and metal. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, slate is the longest lasting material, lasting from 30 to 100 years. Asphalts lasts between 15 to 20 years, wood lasts 10 to 40 years and metal can last between 20 to 40 years.  Keep in mind that the best material for your roof depends upon the structure of your house.

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