So, we are all aware that a roof is a vital component of any structure or building. The roof is the part of the structure that is uppermost and provides the necessary shelter and protection of the inside of the building and its contents. Roofing characteristics tend to change with architectural styles, use of building and area of the world in which it was built. It is often very possible to simply look at the roofs of some buildings without seeing any surrounding scenery and still be able to pick out which city they are in. For instance it is usually extremely easy to identify roofs in Venice, or perhaps Prague or the Czech Republic, Italy, England or Spain simply because of the materials used and the style in which they follow.
In other parts of the world different roofing materials are also a big clue. For example, in Japan you might see Shoji style Thatched roofs, but in Italy you will see terracotta tiles, in England you will see slate and in the United States you are more likely to see shingle. Some of the common characteristics of roofs around the world is the guttering. All roofs need some kind of drainage to prevent water damaging the exterior of the building. Guttering is common on all roof edges in both residential and commercial buildings.
Influences
You will notice that even in different parts of the United Kingdom that roofing materials differ. For instance if you go to Aberdeen you will note the limestone coloured walls and the slate coloured tiles, but if you go to Yorkshire you will see that the primary materials are Yorkshire stone and thicker slate. Commercial roofing in Bristol will use yet another different material and it is all down to the local materials used in previous older buildings. Bristol, Bath and the Avon area all tend to take their influences from the Romans and the Georgians, and you will see a huge influence of other cultures in various parts of the country. Styles differ according to their initial designs and the practicality of how homes and commercial buildings were first constructed. Much of it also depends on which materials can best withstand the different temperatures around the country.
Professional commercial roofing in Bristol is available through Aquagard Roofing Solutions and you can contact them for a quote and list of services.
