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Fundamentals Of PVC Roofing: What Makes It Ideal

7 March 2022

Nora Mcdonalid

Many people are surprised by the sheer number of options out there for roofing material choices. If you're in the market for a new roof, you might find the options overwhelming. One option you should give careful consideration to is PVC roofing. Although it's not widely talked about or known, PVC roofing is a great option for most structures. Here's a look at some of the things that you should understand about why PVC roofing installation is a great option for your current new roofing needs.

Water-Tight Roofing Environment

Water penetration is one of the most significant threats to the roofing material and the structures beneath it. When roofing material is vulnerable to wear and tear and failing seams, that can leave the structure vulnerable to leaks and water damage. That's one of the benefits of PVC roofing. The way that PVC roofing is installed makes it invulnerable to leaks at the seams.

PVC roofing is a roll-on roofing material, so the seams of the roofing sections will be sealed. With PVC roofing, the seams are welded to seal them, which makes them essentially waterproof. That makes PVC roofing an ideal choice for any structure with a low-slope or flat roof in particular because water won't run off the roof as effectively, so you need a roofing material that can hold up against it.

Low-Waste Roofing Material

When you're trying to reduce the impact your home improvement projects have on the environment, you may be looking for low-waste materials. With some roofing materials, there's a lot of waste material generated from trimming, sealing, and dealing with multiple layers that must be adequately sized. With PVC roofing, you won't have that problem.

In fact, since PVC roofing is rolled onto the roof, you can get consistent, even roofing material coverage without the excess waste generated from trimming, sizing, and the like. If waste reduction is your priority, PVC roofing is the way to go.

Durable, Damage-Resistant Roofing

Any time you install a new roofing material, you should look for a material that gives you the longest possible lifespan. That way, you get the most benefit from your investment. Shingle roofing is porous, vulnerable to pest infestations, and can be lifted or broken by severe weather. Metal roofing can be susceptible to corrosion. You can eliminate all of those concerns when you choose PVC roofing instead.

PVC roofing isn't porous, so it can't be penetrated by microbes, bacteria, or pests. It's also flat and secured directly to the roofing surface without any seams to allow wind beneath the roofing, which makes it more secure and far less vulnerable to any kind of damage.

Energy-Efficient Roofing

If you feel like your home's energy costs could be lower, or you're looking for a way to reduce your climate control needs, choosing a roofing material that reflects heat away from the house is a good start. PVC roofing is just that. The white color and consistent, smooth surface create a reflective barrier that helps to bounce the sun's rays away from your home. This helps to keep the house cooler because it reduces thermal transfer. That makes PVC a great choice when you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home. 

These are some of the many reasons why people appreciate PVC roofing materials. Understanding the benefits of this type of roofing is a good place to start, but you should also reach out to a local roofing company, such as Diamond Roofers LLP, to discuss whether or not PVC is the right roofing choice for your needs. They can help you assess the structure and the benefits of PVC roofing to determine what's right for you.  

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