Any help on best type of roof (buyer, car)

[gemkeeper]

I thought that I had read that Hardiplank was making a cement composite roof shingle that looked and wore like slate.

I just did a quick search on the internet and did not find anything on that shingle, but I believe it is being used. This would be an attractive alternative for me if I was building.

It would naturally cost more than the architectural shingles, but less than a tile or slate roof (which has gone through the roof pricewise, so to speak!). It seems that it would offer all of the advantages of stone, however, I think the jury is still out on the longevity of cement composite.

SMG, I am with you. There is nothing to compare to the sound of a "gentle" rain on a metal roof - especially at night.

[TN Tin Man]

From 2003 I would presume their still in use........

Aluminum Now Online (broken link)


Aluma-Lock Roofing - Salt Lake City, Utah

[gemkeeper]

Very informative websites, Tinman. The second one mentions that cement roofing tiles are extremely heavy, deteriorate over time, and add to structure integrity with the addition of snow loads (which I wouldn't expect to be a problem here!).

I would not vote on Hardiplank roofing. I want something that will last my lifetime - and that is getting less and less of a restriction!

[jkmewright]

Ah Tinman! You've done it now! The aluminum shingles were beautiful! I wonder about walking on them? They mentioned that it would not damage the shingle but would they be very slippery? Probably, but who knows?

Thought I love the aluminum shingles I will probably go with the architectural shingles. We put on a small laundry room and those were what we used along with cedar shake siding. It turned out so cute. I love the look and now will have to do the whole house this summer.

[TN Tin Man]

Originally Posted by jkmewright

Ah Tinman! You've done it now! The aluminum shingles were beautiful! I wonder about walking on them? They mentioned that it would not damage the shingle but would they be very slippery? Probably, but who knows?

Thought I love the aluminum shingles I will probably go with the architectural shingles. We put on a small laundry room and those were what we used along with cedar shake siding. It turned out so cute. I love the look and now will have to do the whole house this summer.

The shingles I saw at a trade show 20+ years ago had a foam core....

[gemkeeper]

Originally Posted by Tinman313

I like the metal roof most I see have up too 50 year warranty.
But here's a alternative a number of companys are making these..............

DaVinci Roofscapes.Beautifully Authentic Synthetic Roofing Shingles (http://www.davinciroofscapes.com/support/inquiries.html - broken link)

Has anyone used these synthetics or know how the DaVinci Synthetic Slate wears? I would want a LOT of info before trying something new, but they do look authentic.

Thanks, Tinman.

[TN Tin Man]

Originally Posted by Gamekeeper

Has anyone used these synthetics or know how the DaVinci Synthetic Slate wears? I would want a LOT of info before trying something new, but they do look authentic.

Thanks, Tinman.

Theirs a number of companies that sell the synthetics. I would presume that under writers/ UL lab would have all sorts of info..... on all building materials

[FLORIDA TO NIOTA 2010]

Thank you to everyone. I knew I could depend you guys. Some great info.

[gemkeeper]

Originally Posted by Tinman313

Theirs a number of companies that sell the synthetics. I would presume that under writers/ UL lab would have all sorts of info..... on all building materials

Of course, Tinman. Thank you.

I hope that this was of some help, Florida to Niota! It certainly was for me!! Thank you, friends.

[TN Tin Man]

Originally Posted by Gemkeeper

Of course, Tinman. Thank you.

I hope that this was of some help, Florida to Niota! It certainly was for me!! Thank you, friends.

We all need too have a roof over are heads....