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- How to Install Corrugated Metal Panels - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonMetal roofing comprises all forms of roofing material made of metal. Metal roofs are characterized according to forms and kind of metal. They can be manufactured in the form of sheets or panels or pieces like those of shingles. Different kinds of metal are drawn into these forms, such as tin, ...
Views: 1365 - How to Measure Snow Load on the Roof - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonSnow becomes a threat on a house when the buildup is already beyond the loading capacity of the roof. Depending on the density of snow – affected by the rate of fall – and the type of roofing, it can cause significant deflection that increases with the chance of total collapse. However, if the ...
Views: 1666 - How to Protect the Roof from Uplift - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonHurricane is a disastrous phenomenon that damages many houses and livestock in one shot. Its impact on a structure becomes threatening when the roof begins to collapse or detach from the adjoining trusses due to a lifting force. This usually happens when a strong wind searches for a path down ...
Views: 959 - Roofing Maintenance Tips - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonRoof maintenance is something that the household needs to do seasonally. The changes in nature such as shifting of wind velocity and transitioning of types of precipitation from one season to another may cause some damage on the roof. Accumulation of snow during winter, for example, can leave ...
Views: 705 - Tips on Protecting a Metal Roof - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonWays of protecting the roof vary according to the material the roof is made of. Among the types requiring much protection is metal roof composed of corrugated or flat seams or membranes. Despite the fact that metal roof is very durable, the length of its life depends on how it is maintained. ...
Views: 620 - Truss and Tendons - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonRoof is the topmost element of a structure. It is the only element that does not carry a load and is instead carried as a load by the structure. The stability of the roof may sometimes be associated with its mass. The more massive it is designed, the more stable it attaches with the structure ...
Views: 783 - When to Replace a Roof - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Rodney OrtonOld houses are historic structures that represent early culture and preserved tradition. Some old houses age between 100 years and 300 years and are still habitable even without hefty renovations. But no matter how sturdy the entire structure is, its roofing system has a relatively shorter ...
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