Trident Roofing: Choosing the Right Roof for your House

Oct. 14, 2009 - PRLog -- Early civilizations have always known that a roof over their heads provide them with warmth and shelter to keep them safe from the elements of nature and other dangers that lurk around. Cavemen found shelter in caves that provided them with a roof over their heads and from this they have learned to build a house with a roof. They used leaves or grass instead of tiles and shingle that roofers of today like Trident Roofing use.

The roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building or a structure. It protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather. It is always exposed to the elements of nature that is why a roof should always be maintained by roofers like Trident Roofing to prevent or solve any damage on it. For most structures, a roof primarily protects from rain but aside from this the roof may also protect against heat, sunlight, cold and wind depending on the nature of the building. When having your roof constructed let experienced roofers like Trident Roofing know your specifications for the roof so that they will construct the roof according to your needs. The characteristics of a roof are dependent upon the purpose of the building that it covers, the available roofing materials and the local traditions of construction. Every experienced roofing contractor like Trident Roofing knows that the most basic elements to make a roof structurally sound are material, construction and durability.

Roofing contractors like Trident Roofing offers a wide range of materials to choose from in constructing roofs. They have slate, tile, wood and a lot more to choose from. Basically the material of the roof will depend on what the roof is exposed to. In many parts of the world ceramic tiles have been the predominant roofing material for centuries. In roof construction it is very vital that the roof is meticulously done. Every detail should be precisely done and for some it is important that only experienced roofing contractors like Trident Roofing handle roof construction.  The construction of a roof is determined by its method of support and how the underneath space is bridged and whether or not the roof is pitched (pitch is the angle at which the roof rises from its lowest to highest point.). The pitch of a roof is determined by the purpose it will serve for the house. Some types of roofing, for example thatch, require a steep pitch in order to be waterproof and durable. Among all the basic elements in constructing a roof the most important element is the roof’s durability. This will determine the strength of the roof structure. The roof should be durable enough to surpass the tests of time and weather. If the roof is not durable enough it is prone to damage or destruction.

Familiarizing ourselves with the basic facts regarding the roofs over our heads is as important as knowing how you change the tires of your car. When the time comes that your roofs are damaged and you have no access to your contractors a little bit of knowledge may help you save your roof from further damage until help comes.

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Trident Roofing Company has been working with residential and commercial customers to achieve total satisfaction for their roofing needs thanks to high quality workmanship and an unparalleled level of ingenuity.