{"id":3750,"date":"2017-07-20T13:46:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T01:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3750"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:02:13","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:02:13","slug":"choosing-best-roofing-material-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-roofing\/choosing-best-roofing-material-home.html","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Best Roofing Material for Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6148\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shutterstock_389598820_Revised-1200x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1197\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quite obviously a roof is an important aspect of any home. But it can be a daunting task to choose which material to go with. We discuss the options&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose The Best Roofing Material For Your Home<\/h2>\n<p>Our country\u2019s climate varies hugely from coast to coast. From sunshine to torrential rain, high winds to snow, your roof needs to work for your local conditions. The geographical location that you live in also really impacts on the roofing types you can use. Other factors also include the pitch of your roof, the amount of maintenance you are willing to do and your preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have narrowed down to one or two preferred options, consider their:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Durability \u2013 what is their expected lifespan? How much maintenance is required?<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability \u2013 is it made from renewable or recycled sources? Is there a high carbon footprint?<\/li>\n<li>Cost \u2013 how much does it compare, both initial cost wise and also over the lifetime of the roofing?<\/li>\n<li>Warranty \u2013 is there a warranty or guarantee of the product?<\/li>\n<li>Performance \u2013 does it have good wind resistance? What insulation properties does it offer? What is the fire rating?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6162\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_754922755_Revised-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Roofing Material Options For New Zealand Homes<\/h2>\n<p>In New Zealand, we have six main roofing materials you can choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Timber \u2013 rather than weatherboards, this refers to timber shingles and also shakes. These are usually made in imported western red cedar. With a lifespan of seven to ten years, shingles and shakes are best left to dryer areas as they can rot quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Ashpalt \u2013 ashpalt shingles are quickly growing in popularity. With a low cost per square metre and being rot resistant, they have a lifespan of around 25 years.<\/li>\n<li>Metal \u2013 Coloursteel or long run roofing remains one of the most popular roofing choices. Metal tiles are also growing in popularity and give the look of a tile without the weight. Copper is also an option for roofs, especially for homes with tank water collection as copper inhibits bacterial growth.<\/li>\n<li>Slate \u2013 cut from stone, slate is a very heavy roofing material. It also requires significant framing support, but can last for up to 400 years.<\/li>\n<li>Membrane \u2013 membrane roofing is suitable for flat or curved roofs with a maximum of 10-degree pitch. \u00a0It also has the benefit of expanding and shrinking with heat changes. It can also be the base for a \u2018green roof\u2019 too. This is when a plant crop is grown on top of your roof.<\/li>\n<li>Tiles \u2013 concrete or clay tiles are also an incredibly popular roofing material. Like slate, they are very heavy and require additional framing support. Tiles are also very durable and long lasting, requiring little maintenance. They also do well in high wind locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our roofing contractors are here to help you with advice or a quote. For a free instant cost estimate of your new roof, try out our <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/estimates\/roofing\">job estimation tool<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quite obviously a roof is an important aspect  &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[981],"tags":[933],"class_list":["post-3750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice-roofing","tag-933"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Choosing the Best Roofing Material for Your Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Confused about different roofing materials? 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