Choosing the Right Roofing for Your Home or Development

We are constantly striving to provide the best quality polycarbonate roof sheeting Cape Town has to offer.

Not only are polycarbonate roof sheets versatile in their application, they are visually appealing and extremely durable.

However, depending on the nature of your project, you may need to select a different type of roofing for your home or development.

Choosing the right roof for your home

In this article, we discuss the various roofing options as well as which one will be best suited for you in terms of aesthetics as well as practicality.

Things to Consider When Replacing a Roof

Our team at Cape Roof Sheeting Cape Town are experts in the field of roofing and have compiled a checklist of important things to consider when you are planning to replace your roof.

This checklist will also apply to anyone who is building a brand-new home or development from scratch.

Will the roofing sheets or material visually compliment the overall design and style of the rest of the dwelling?
What is the lifespan of the roofing material?
What type of weather conditions will the roof be exposed to and will the material be able to withstand the conditions?
Taking into consideration the roof framing and structure of the building, will the material be too heavy for the frame?
What degree of slope does the roof have?
What are the local municipal building codes? What type of roofing is allowed in the area?
Are the roofing materials eco-friendly?
How much does the material cost?

Types of Roofing

Corrugated Metal Roof Sheeting

Slope: Low to steep roofs
Weather resistance: Wind and fire resistant
Weight: Lightweight
Materials: Varying between aluminium, steel, copper and zinc alloy
Colour range: Variety of colours available
Aesthetics: Appealing, yet not a natural look
Installation: Easy
Cost: Moderate to expensive, depending on the type of material chosen
Lifespan: If installed correctly, approximately 30-50 years

Slate Roofing

Slope: Steep slopes only
Weather resistance: Wind and fire resistant
Weight: Heavy and requires reinforced roof structure for additional support
Materials: Natural slate rock
Colour range: None
Aesthetics: Natural look
Installation: Complex
Cost: Expensive
Lifespan: Quality slate roofing can last 50-100 years

Asphalt Shingles Roofing

Slope: Ranging from fairly to steep slopes
Weather resistance: Wind and fire resistant
Weight: Very lightweight
Materials: Asphalt infused fiberglass and coated with granulated minerals
Colour range: Wide variety of colours
Aesthetics: Natural look
Installation: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive to moderate
Lifespan: Approximately 15-25 years

Concrete Tile Roofing

Slope: Moderate to steeper sloped roofs
Weather resistance: Fire resistant, fair to low wind resistance
Weight: Heavy and requires reinforced roof framing for additional support
Materials: Mixture of cement and sand
Colour range: Selection of colours available
Aesthetics: Neat finish yet not natural looking
Installation: Relatively complex
Cost: Moderate
Lifespan: Approximately 40-70 years

Thatch Roofing

Slope: Steep sloped roofs only
Weather resistance: Low to medium wind resistance, zero fire resistance
Weight: Very heavy
Materials: Straw, sedge or reed grass
Colour range: None
Aesthetics: Very natural look
Installation: Moderate
Cost: Fairly moderate to install, expensive to maintain
Lifespan: Can last 25-40 years depending on several factors

Cape Roof Sheeting – Roof Sheeting Cape Town

As one of the expert roofing companies and suppliers of the highest quality roof sheeting Cape Town has to offer, we take roofing seriously.

Although selecting the right roofing for your house depends on several factors, we believe that corrugated roofing is one of the best choices for most applications.

This is a durable material with a long lifespan, it’s easy to install, affordable and can offer a contemporary feel to the visual aspect of your home.

For more information about choosing the right roof for your home or to find out more about our products and services, contact us.