North Cranberry Concrete Roofing Plan
They say concrete roofs are extremely durable and able to stand up to hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, and floods that the islands are prone to. In addition, by using locally produced materials, the company will save its customers millions since the process excludes the need for importing wood.
In fact, an increasing number of roofing contractors and builders are moving toward solid concrete roofing material options. It is exactly what it sounds like — a solid slab of concrete, at least several inches thick, that takes the place of asphalt, tile, stone, or any other type of roofing material.
Why? It is more durable and long-lasting than anything else out there. And with an acrylic waterproof coat, it will reflect heat, making it a highly efficient energy saving roofing system.
Concrete roofing is generally installed in three layers. The first step is building the framework into which the concrete mixture is poured. The frames can either stay in place or be removed. Then the concrete is mixed and poured into the framework which is laced with steel rebar. The rebar serves as a skeleton and structural reinforcement for the concrete to dry around. A protective coating is added, thus waterproofing the concrete and allowing it to reflect heat back up into the Bifacial solar panels.
This type of roofing can take a pounding from rain, wind, and hail, including (experts say) standing up to a category 5 hurricane. A solid concrete building, including the roof, also holds up extremely well to earthquake stress. It even helps to reduce insurance costs since this type of roofing is far more resistant to fire, termites, and water damage. The all-concrete home is totally salvageable even if submerged in flood water since the concrete only has to be washed down and dried out.
Of course, a concrete roof requires more support than a traditional roof. The process works best when the house has concrete walls, floors, and support columns.
Currently, a concrete roof is more expensive — perhaps double the cost of more traditional materials. However, it’ll last a lifetime and beyond, with only minimal maintenance.
