Designing your home
Often people designing a new home are so focussed on the house plans and the interior and exterior living areas they forget about the importance of the roof in the overall impression.
As possibly the single most prominent feature of a house the style and material chosen for the roofing can make a big difference in the overall impression.
Tips on Selecting a Roof Style.
A complex roof design adds a lot to the value and overall appearance of your home.
If you’re unsure of the impression you want your roof to make or if you have a general idea of the impression but not how to create it, here’s a few ideas to help.
1. Go for a drive around your neighbourhood checking out the different roofs.
a. Which ones do you like most?
b. How similar / different do you want yours to be. And how will you best assimilate or stand out?
2. Think about the character of your home.
a. Your roof can sit quietly on top or it can make a statement on your behalf.
b. If you are looking for a quiet, modest house the roof can also be modest.
c. If you are wanting your new home to make a statement a more distinctive roof will contribute to this.
d. Both shape and style contribute to the statement.
3. Think about any practical issues.
a. Does your region create specific needs, for example with regard to wind or rain.
b. How easy will it be to maintain?
4. Think about your budget and how you’re allocating it.
a. Do you have the right proportions between the making of a statement and day to day living?
The Benefits of Metal Roofing.
Tridek’s roofing, of course, is metal roofing. We think it is the best material overall for roofing as it offers the following benefits:
1. Tridek roofing is durable and long lasting (we guarantee our product for 10 years).
2. Tridek roofing is relatively light weight compared to other roofing materials.
3. Tridek Roofing does not rot and doesn’t attract insects or birds.
4. Tridek Roofing is quick and easy to install, reducing labour costs.
5. Tridek Roofing is fire resistant.
6. Tridek Roofing rarely develops mold, moss, or mildew.
7. Tridek Roofing has a span of up to 8 metres, reducing the need for support and enhancing the options for design.
8. Tridek Roofing incorporates insulation within the product.
Deciding on a Metal Roof
If you’re thinking a metal roof might be right for you here’s a few questions you need to ask:
1. What type of metal?
a. Steel is most common but you can also consider stainless steel, aluminium, copper, and several metal alloys.
b. The choice is sometimes dictated by your environment, eg. sea air.
2. What shape and style would you like?
a. One of the great benefits of Tridek Roofing is your ability to create a design shape to fit your home.
3. Do you want to include decorative edging?
Call us, we will be glad to help you – (03) 9720 4305
