Fun Facts To Know About Roofing Materials 

When it comes to the subject of roofing, many people may think it is a dry and boring subject. However, that is the furthest thing from the truth. In fact, there are some very weird, interesting, and just plain fun facts about roofing that every trivia fan should know. Here are just a few of them. 

1. Roofing materials have been around for quite a long time. In fact, the earliest materials that archaeologists have found is clay tiles. They have found clay tiles which date all the way back to 10,000 B.C. Other ancient forms of roofing material include thatch and stone. These final two materials have been at sites and have been carbon dated to be from 5000 B.C. 

2. There are a few reasons why thatched roofs are so effective at keeping the weather outside and the warmth inside. For one thing, they are naturally waterproof. The thatch reeds have natural oil in them which makes the water-resistant. Also, when thatch is properly bundled, they are so tight together that nothing can seep through. This includes snow, rain, and even sleet or hail. Primitive peoples knew what they were onto when they started using thatch for a roofing honolulu. 

3. One of the most classic roofing tiles that remain a mainstay in the Pacific Northwest is red and white clay tiles. Not only are they popular in that area of the country, but they remain popular in other parts of the world as well. 

4. While many people are jumping on the bandwagon of making everything as natural as possible, this can actually be a drawback when it comes to roofs. Natural roofs are far more likely to catch fire than their synthetic counterparts. In fact, many insurance companies will charge a higher premium if someone has a natural roof and some insurance companies will not ensure the home at all. This is something to keep in mind when building a home from scratch. 

5. On the flip side of the coin, however, a green roof will never leak if it is installed correctly. The grass and soil will protect the home from damage from the sun and extreme temperatures. As long as the water barrier is still intact, the home will remain nice and dry for years. Just make sure to check with your homeowner’s policy before attempting to install one to make sure they will still insure you. 

5. When it comes to material variety, metal is often the lightest material with which to build a roof. This is because the metal can be manufactured very thin while other materials such as clay and stone must be manufactured at a thicker thickness to avoid any type of breakage. 

As you can see, there are many interesting types of factoids regarding roofs and the material they are built from. Just make sure to truly research the material you are going to use to build the roof and you will not be disappointed.