Choosing roofing material is like choosing a movie experience. There are pros and cons to each option and there will always be a slight gamble to which ever option you choose. Roofing debates between steel roofing and traditional shingles pretty much revolve around three issues: quality, cost, and appearance. The same goes for movies.
Across America, and the world, winter is a time to put up holiday lights and decorations. One of the most wonderful parts of this season is that the natural beauty of wintertime is combined with the creativity of people celebrating various holidays.
On the other hand, traditional shingles are like renting a RedBox and watching it on you ten-year-old TV at home. It's convenient and cozy, and maybe you'll even pop yourself a bag of microwave popcorn. It's not a bad option, but clearly not nearly the elite or lasting experience it could have been.
Why choose the lesser quality? It could be the second issue - cost. A corrugated steel roof costs around three-times as much as traditional asphalt. If you go full out on IMAX experience, you'll have to buy the twelve-dollar ticket, the eight-dollar bag of popcorn, the three-dollar drink, and the two-dollar candy bar. If you bring a date or some kids, boom.
Thousands of Americans fall off their roofs each year while putting up Christmas lights, and the beauty of the season is definitely decreased by these tragic occurrences. Staying safe while on a rooftop, whether clearing off snow, or putting up lights, is an important part of keeping the holiday season wonderful.
Second, you can install snow clips or snow brackets on your roof to prevent snow from sliding off in large chunks. These snow clips or brackets will either break up sliding snow on its way down, or prevent the snow from sliding off at all.
Perhaps the third issue can help seal the deal. Appearance, shallow though it may be, can be a big, determining factor. A corrugated steel roof is nice and shiny, but it might be a little too harsh for some people's taste.
Snow guards, for example, can be used to help snow slowly melt off your roof (preventing an avalanche effect) before you even venture upward to place lights or decorations. Snow clips, also can be used for this same purpose. Keeping your roof clear of snow and safe from slippery and dangerous conditions can help you to stay safe and have a successful holiday season. Snow brackets are a useful tool to help ensure the safety of yourself, and others on your roof top.
But, moral of the story - no matter which you chose, you'll still end up with a house with a functional roof on it. And that is what is important. Steel roofing may blind birds and asphalt may leak in a storm, but you've still got a roof over your head.
Across America, and the world, winter is a time to put up holiday lights and decorations. One of the most wonderful parts of this season is that the natural beauty of wintertime is combined with the creativity of people celebrating various holidays.
On the other hand, traditional shingles are like renting a RedBox and watching it on you ten-year-old TV at home. It's convenient and cozy, and maybe you'll even pop yourself a bag of microwave popcorn. It's not a bad option, but clearly not nearly the elite or lasting experience it could have been.
Why choose the lesser quality? It could be the second issue - cost. A corrugated steel roof costs around three-times as much as traditional asphalt. If you go full out on IMAX experience, you'll have to buy the twelve-dollar ticket, the eight-dollar bag of popcorn, the three-dollar drink, and the two-dollar candy bar. If you bring a date or some kids, boom.
Thousands of Americans fall off their roofs each year while putting up Christmas lights, and the beauty of the season is definitely decreased by these tragic occurrences. Staying safe while on a rooftop, whether clearing off snow, or putting up lights, is an important part of keeping the holiday season wonderful.
Second, you can install snow clips or snow brackets on your roof to prevent snow from sliding off in large chunks. These snow clips or brackets will either break up sliding snow on its way down, or prevent the snow from sliding off at all.
Perhaps the third issue can help seal the deal. Appearance, shallow though it may be, can be a big, determining factor. A corrugated steel roof is nice and shiny, but it might be a little too harsh for some people's taste.
Snow guards, for example, can be used to help snow slowly melt off your roof (preventing an avalanche effect) before you even venture upward to place lights or decorations. Snow clips, also can be used for this same purpose. Keeping your roof clear of snow and safe from slippery and dangerous conditions can help you to stay safe and have a successful holiday season. Snow brackets are a useful tool to help ensure the safety of yourself, and others on your roof top.
But, moral of the story - no matter which you chose, you'll still end up with a house with a functional roof on it. And that is what is important. Steel roofing may blind birds and asphalt may leak in a storm, but you've still got a roof over your head.
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TRA Snow & Sun is the right company to improve your home by increasing your energy efficiency with solar mounting systems and make sure your roof is ready for the winter with snow fences, snow guards, and more.
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