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2. What to Consider Before You Choose a Roofing Material - AOL

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   What Is a Metal Roof? Metal roofing comes in a wide range of styles and types. The most common metal for roofs is steel, followed by aluminum, copper, and zinc, says Todd Miller, the president of ...

3. Wood shingle - Wikipedia

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   In rural Scandinavia, wood shingles were a common roofing material until the 1950s. [disputed – discuss] Wood shingles are susceptible to fire and cost more than other types of shingle so they are not as common today as in the past. Distinctive shingle patterns exist in various regions created by the size, shape, and application method.

4. Which Roofing Materials Stand the Test of Time? A 2024 Review

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   The most common roofing material, asphalt shingles are cost-effective with a lifespan of 15-30 years. Pros: Economical; easy to install and repair; variety of color options.

5. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Widely used for low cost and durability. Sheds are normally roofed with this material. Gal iron or Corro was the most extensively used roofing material of 20th century Australia, now replaced in popularity by steel with longer-lasting, coloured, alloy coatings. Copper roofs can last for hundreds of years. Copper roofing offers durability, ease ...

6. Roofer - Wikipedia

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   A roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor is a tradesman who specializes in roof construction. Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, single-ply, bitumen, and metal. Roofing work includes the hoisting, storage, application, and removal of roofing materials and ...

7. Oriented strand board - Wikipedia

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   OSB is a material with favorable mechanical properties that make it particularly suitable for load-bearing applications in construction. [2] It is now more popular than plywood, commanding 66% of the North American structural panel market. [3] The most common uses are as sheathing in walls, flooring, and roof decking