How Metal Roofs Keep Houses Warm During Winter
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>Metal</strong> <strong>Roofs</strong> <strong>Keep</strong><br />
<strong>Houses</strong> <strong>Warm</strong> <strong>During</strong><br />
<strong>Winter</strong>
Layers that Help Regulate the<br />
Temperature<br />
There is more to the roof that meets the eye because<br />
underneath the metal roofing are layers that help keep<br />
the house cold during the summer, and warm during the<br />
winter. The top part, according to metal roofing<br />
contractors northern VA provides protection from<br />
external elements such as sun, rain, ice, and snow. Under<br />
that layer is the roof decking which is made from broad<br />
sheathing or plywood. The former can be found in older<br />
homes while the latter, in newer houses.
<strong>Metal</strong> Sheds Ice and Snow<br />
<strong>Metal</strong> roofs have the capacity to shed ice and snow. This role is crucial<br />
when temperatures rise up and everything is literally freezing because<br />
it allows heavy snow to just slide off instead of weighing the roof<br />
down. Ice damming is kept at bay, making it difficult for water to leak<br />
inside the house. Installing a metal roof is also a perfect fit for gutter<br />
heating cables.<br />
Proper Design and Installation<br />
When metal roofing Virginia is<br />
installed properly, it can prevent<br />
temperature fluctuations that<br />
usually occurs between the outdoor<br />
air and the attic. Because of this,<br />
the build-up of condensation in the<br />
attic is lessened. Since the cold is<br />
kept from entering the house, the<br />
snow simply sits on it which then<br />
provides an extra layer of<br />
insulation.<br />
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