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Best roofing materials in Beirut, Lebanon
Do you want to know the best types of roofing in Lebanon? In order to understand which types of roofs are more suitable for a city or country, we must first study the climate and the latest trends in those areas. Lebanon is no exception to that.
In this article, we are going to introduce the best roofing materials for Lebanese cities, including Beirut.
Lebanon has a subtropical climate. Hot and dry summers and mild and humid winters are the main patterns of weather in this country. Hottest places in Lebanon is located mostly in Beirut with average temperature of 20 °C.
As a result, Lebanon’s climate is Mediterranean and more hot and humid than cold. Therefore, roofing materials that we suggest in Beirut must be good insulators to prevent heat and UV rays to a great extent. Based on what we discussed, we suggest the following roof materials in Beirut:
While clay is the most durable types of roofing in Mediterranean climate such as Lebanon, it does not fit on every roof. Clay tiles are used on houses with sloping roof design. Paying attention to the following points before installing terracotta tiles in Beirut, Lebanon can help you make a better choice: despite their long life, terracotta clay tiles are heavy and require a strong foundation. Therefore, consult your roof manufacturer before installing them. Another problem is the fragility of clay tiles. They can easily break during installation or foot pressure.
Price of clay roofing is expensive in all countries, including Lebanon. This is mostly due to the heaviness and complexity of installing clay tiles. For this reason, it is better to contact an experienced contractor for installation and not do it yourself.
Barrel, Spanish, French, Pantile, Roman and flat tiles are just some types of clay roofing that you can use in Beirut, Lebanon.
Cost of clay roofing in Beirut is $14 to $22 per square foot.
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Buildings that are exposed to strong sun rays or humid weather in summer need resistant coatings that are not only anti-UV but also do not transfer heat to the lower parts of the roof.
Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride or UPVC, which is used in the windows and doors of buildings, is an equally strong protective material for the roof of your house. UPVC roofing in Lebanon is one of the cheapest covering materials with minimal maintenance costs. Where there are fire hazards, UPVC panels with A2 grade can provide high resistance. Most importantly, it is lightweight and durable and lasts up to 50 years.
For more information, contact Sepidfam Varna, a manufacturer of UPVC roof and wall products in Iran.
Cost of uPVC roofing in Beirut is $8 to $12 per square foot.
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Slate tiles are resistant to water, fire and all kinds of insects. High durability of slate makes a safe and long lasting roofing material in Lebanon. But due to its high price and complexity of installation, it is not a popular roof in a city like Beirut. Its high price is not the only disadvantage, because it is heavy, too. Each slate tile weighs between eight to 10 pounds per square foot. This means that not every structure can use this type of coating for its roof. Installation of slate also requires skill and an experienced roofer.
Cost of slate roofing in Beirut is $12 to $20 per square foot.
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Is concrete material a good choice roofing in Lebanon? Concrete is made of sand, water, cement plus iron oxide for coloring. Unlike UPVC, you need to remove your old roof coating in order to replace it by concrete. In Beirut, there are different types of concrete roofing such as barrel and Spanish tiles or mission Roman – same as clay tiles.
Although Lebanon is not surrounded by desert, but you may experience high winds in some months. Hail damage and pets are also other problems you may encounter in Beirut and other cities. Concrete can be a strong barrier against all of that and protect your house structures. In spite of many advantages in concrete roofing, not many Lebanese are eager to buy it, due to its high up front cost and weight.
Cost of concrete roofing in Lebanon is $10 to $22 per square foot.
Now, your roof design will not always be pitched or curved. So, for those people who have a flat or very low slope roof, we recommend EPDM or ethylene propylene diene terpolymer. It is a synthetic rubber black or white membrane and despite being used in commercial and medical facilities, it can be a good choice for flat roofing in Lebanon.
EPDM can be installed either fully adhered, mechanically attached or ballasted. Being a fire resistant, low-cost and long lasting material, it can be one of the best low-sloping option in Lebanon roofing industry. Although EPDM is cost effective but the installation process is not that cheap. In fact fully adhered or mechanically attached system can add a significant amount to purchase price of EPDM roofs.
Cost of EPDM roofing in Beirut is $7 to $15 per square foot.
In Conclusion, considering the hot, cool and humid climate of Lebanese cities, we should look for a roof with 2 important features: anti-UV and anti-corrosion coverings. That is because Mediterranean climate requires moisture-resistant coatings. In recent years clay has been one of the common roofing industry in Lebanon but due to its heavy weight, high price and other problems including transportation and installation, its demand is decreasing.
So what is the best roofing and wall material in Lebanon? UPVC panels are lightweight and corrosion-resistant, which are very easy to transport and install. The maintenance cost and the cheap price have made it one of the most popular roofs in the Mediterranean region.
For more detailed information about uPVC products, please contact Spidfam Varna consultants:
(+98) 912 0465 839
varna.group.upvc@gmail.com
