Quote Originally Posted by Papajamba View Post
Our previous architect told us that asphalt shingles hold more heat than GI sheets which reflect some of the heat, so went with that. We also have hidden roofs and just a small area can be seen so roof aesthetics were a small factor.
Sana pala ikaw na lang contractor namin hehe
Good thing youre here in the boards to give excellent advices![emoji1360]


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No argument re heat retention & how colors & materials play a role in heat reflectivity. That's where the compensating components come in. Insulation & roof venting.
The various types of roofing have their respective pluses & minuses. Terracotta would've been ideal & great here, but are often shunned due to the cost of having them above our heads. And neither can clay do flat roofs. The added costs don't stop at roof quotes....Being in the tropics w/ a ton of rainfall, these need an added layer of metal undersheathing to get em watertight. Plus, the much higher density of clay requires beefier structural components that would continue down to the foundation.
Where susceptibility to corrosion isn't a factor, a good insulated thicker gauged metal roofing provides an ideal balance of function & cost. Now, pretty....that's what the designers are paid to do.[emoji4]
Me, just blessed to have had chances here & there to touch & test 1st hand them materials I personally can't afford. Every project provides valuable lessons w/ time's aid. I humbly deem sharing a pledge & duty to spare anyone from redundant, costly & proven mistakes.[emoji120]

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