Roof Remodeling Ideas - Tuflite Polymers

When you’ve already installed a roof, but are experiencing problems now, you want to either reinstall a new roof, or remodel your current one to resolve the issues. Reinstalling a new roof could be very time consuming and expensive, so you would always want to first look for ways to remodel your roof. Driven by advancements in the world of design and the need for the new, we have come up with certain roof remodeling tips that can help you with solutions to your problems, and a lifetime of value. Take a look.

Tip 1 – Consider underlayment

Time is money, and when installers start running out of time or money, they start taking shortcuts such as caulking the problematic areas, rather than using other additional resources for the job. It is always a good practice to wrap up the roof in a self-adhesive underlayment to provide a tight seal. Though placed under the roof, underlayment also offers aesthetic benefits by producing a polished appearance. Thus, an underlayment can call for both lasting performance and improved appearance.

Tip 2 – Prevent heat buildup

Preventing heat buildup is possible by either adding a cool roof paint on your roof to reflect the sun’s light, or using an appropriate material for your roof. Applying cool roof paint was a traditional technique used as the paint was built on the theory to deflect heat and result in a more comfortable space and lower energy bills. However, these paints were messy to apply and also expensive, which is why people preferred not using them. So then, the best alternative is to use materials that can prevent heat buildup. For example, if you want to build a transparent structure yet keep it cool, like a greenhouse or conservatory, then you should choose polycarbonate instead of glass, because glass brings in full direct sunlight which makes the space very hot, while polycarbonate roofing sheets bring in only safe UV-free sunlight that is diffused equally around the space, making it comfortable enough to be in.

Tip 3 – Install gutters

Gutter systems can protect the structures from water that pours off roofs during thunderstorms. Rain water can otherwise dig trenches around your foundation and find its way into the crawlspace or basement. Gutters thus help cut down on such moisture and water leakage problems, while also cutting down on maintenance. Polycarbonate rain water gutters can be used in industrial and commercial buildings to help collect and drain water from over the roof top. These polycarbonate gutters outperform gutters made from other materials in terms of mechanical strength and resistance to rust and UV rays of the sun.

With these three roof remodeling tips, you make the most of your next space renovation. And, as you can see, polycarbonate plays a very important role in all of these tips. So, if you plan on using it, you can buy the best quality polycarbonate roofing sheets from Tuflite Polymers, the leader in manufacturing and supplying all kinds of polycarbonates – solid, textured, profiled, corrugated, and multiwall.