The roofs of the garages are different, they differ in both construction and material. In addition, the garages can also vary in location. The garage can be located on the plot near the house, or it can be located in a completely different place. And the garages themselves can differ from each other. Therefore, consider some inexpensive options for coatings and take into account the pros and cons.
If the garage is located right next to the house, then it is desirable to cover its roof with the same material as the roof of the building is covered with. It is clear that both the house and the garage in this case are a single "ensemble" of buildings. However, in practice many motorists have either a garage remote from home or for some reason can not use the same coverage. Materials for covering the garage can be used different. Let us dwell on the most common and try to "see" their pros and cons.
Roofing materials for garage roof
Ruberoid
Pros: , depending on the kind of roofing material, this coating can last for 15 years. This material is quite inexpensive and durable. It does not let moisture pass, and if the roof is additionally insulated before it is laid, one of the most inexpensive coating options will be obtained. You do not need to attract professionals, you can do all the work yourself.
Cons: so that the roofing felt well, you need a rigid frame and a crate. But if you consider that wood is a low-cost material, the total cost of such work will be low. However, if you have to repair, you have to work hard, until the replacement strip with a preliminary disassembly of the part of the design of the crate.
Slate
Pros: is a traditionally popular material for roofing. The service life of these asbestos-cement sheets reaches 40 years. Slate is easy to install, everything can be done by yourself. Repaired extremely rarely and quickly. If there is no need to replace the sheet, the formed gap is sealed with a special compound, which is not difficult to prepare.
Cons: slate does not withstand a heavy load, so walk on such a roof( if necessary) will have to be cautious. And more should take into account the weight of the sheet - to mount the roof of slate you will need an assistant.
Profiled
Relatively new type of roofing, which replaced slate.
Pros: has a fifty-year service life. Sufficiently durable, waterproof and soundproof material. Not subject to combustion. Another advantage - the possibility of reuse. Installation of corrugated board is not difficult. Its sheets are attached to the base by means of screws or rivets. Such work takes relatively little time and does not require professional skills.
Cons: additional elements( special profiles) are required for finishing the joints, sides. And this is additional work with fitting the elements. However, it is not of great complexity.
Tiles
Sand-cement or ceramic tiles are used.
Pros: both have a lifespan of up to hundreds of years. There are many advantages: it does not burn, does not fear aggressive liquids, does not "react" to fluctuations in temperature, absorbs noise, keeps heat inside the room and does not accumulate static potential. The technology of laying shingles will not cause any special complication.
Cons: price.
It should be noted that when the roof slope of the garage is more than 12 degrees, metal tile is better suited.
Seam roof
Pros: lightweight design, the ability to install on the roof of any type. There is no need to make a rigid frame under the roof, just one crate.
Cons : the cost of both the material itself and its maintenance during operation.
Knowing some of these features of the most popular roofing materials, you can decide which one to use for your garage.