In early days structures used indigenous materials as a way to protect their homes with the use of "Nipa", or "Kogon" as thatched roofing material.
Though still being used nowadays but due to extreme weather conditions and for fire safety, metal roofing is now used as an alternative which is more durable than your natural thatch roofing.
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| kogongrass and nipa palm as roofing material |
Who wouldn't recognize this corrugated roofing sheet material with its simplicity, not only used as roof covering but wall sidings as well, you may even notice being used as form-work for slabs in the country 😜 and readily available in hardware stores.
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| corrugated roofing sheet |
Metal roofing still one of the top choices in the country for every residential construction but as time goes on, new innovations are also introduced in the market, some of you may already heard off and may have seen or sometimes old materials being improved over the years.
TYPES
Shingles
a. Asphalt
- comes in wood, asphalt, or real stone but most commonly used would be the asphalt shingles
- asphalt shingles are quite flexible composed of fiberglass with asphalt coating which makes it light weight compared to other roofing materials.
- nailed to wooden substrate like plywood after installing felt paper or synthetic underlayment with proper installation of drip edge.
- while here in the country uses marine plywood coated with "black coal tar" paint as added waterproofing and for termite protection before felt paper is installed.
- you might need to insulate both for heat and sound since you only have a wooden substrate where your shingles are directly nailed unlike for metal roofings it has some breathing room from its purlins and trusses.
Here's a quick demo how asphalt shingles are installed credits to YT by CCXRoofing
- just take note that the felt underlayment should be under the drip edge along the "rake of the roof" (exposed to rain) not as shown in video being over the drip edge.
Roof Tiles
a. Clay Tiles
If you happen to watched movies with shrine/temple structures are most likely using clay tiles as it gives more character and grandeur which even up to the modern ages will still look aesthetically pleasing and catch your attention.
- good for extreme weather condition and have been commonly used in old structures like churches and heritage sites done during Spanish colonial period.
- made from clay or terracotta with coating and being improved for better performance.
- with the advancement of technology some manufacturers have come up with a maintenance free clay roof tiles compared from what is used in the past.
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| image from chinoy.tv |
Marsugi Clay Roof tiles (sample only)
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| image from kawara.ph |
Metal Roofing
a. Longspan
- as the name suggests, it has longer span than your ordinary corrugated roofing sheets up to 12meters span or more.
- ideal for structures with lengthy roofing requirements like warehouses, manufacturing plants, auditoriums etc.
- prepainted of different colors that you may choose from which saves you added cost for painting works.
- comes in different profile tile span, simple rib to hi-rib type with interlock system.
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| image from sheehan.com.ph/ |
TileSpan roofing application (sample only)
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| image from sheehan.com.ph/ |
b. Stone coated
- aluminum zinc with stone coating that is best for residential along coastal areas.
- more expensive than your typical metal roofing due to its added natural coating
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| image from metalink.com.ph/ |
FEROOF (sample only)
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| image from kawara.com.ph |
Thatch roofing
a. Synthetic roofing
who never thought that use of indigenous roofing of the past can be revived to bring back the rural life symbol to your modern houses of today?
- upgraded version for your natural "nipa" and "kogon" that have the same look and feel like your natural thatch.
- made from high grade plastic which will last longer than natural thatch with added durability and fire retardant properties.
- no more insect infestation, no decay, and no worries of birds nesting like in natural thatch roofing.
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| image from kawara.com.ph |
Before you decide which type of roof will you be considering in your house aside from aesthetics is to
- check if it less maintenance or maintenance free the better,
- available in your region or area,
- easy to install with less accessories needed or roof preparation,
- within your budget limit and
- can withstand extreme weather conditions for wear and tear from nature.
Almost roofing materials have its strengths and weaknesses, as the lifespan of each will depend on your location if frequented by typhoons, and on how you maintain to prolong its surface from wear and tear due to extreme heat of the sun, the wind and from heavy rains.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid promotion of any brands mentioned in this post but for sample reference only to get some idea.
