Tuesday 17 May 2016

Factors Determining The Selection Of Roofs For Industrial Shade Structures

By Clinton Hernandez


Climatic conditions like ultraviolet rays from the sun and rainfall may hinder the productivity and efficiency of workers and equipment. This calls for the need to select quality covers for industrial shade structures so that the occupants can be shielded from these harsh natural elements. There are certain factors that must be considered when choosing the type of roof.

The durability of the covers must be considered. Those which are made of material that is likely to wear out or rot after little use must be avoided because frequent replacement is too costly in the long run. Canvas though cheaper tends to last less than zinc roofs. Long lasting materials which require low maintenance should be chosen.

The ability of the roof to withstand the test of extreme weather conditions also needs to influence the choice. It should be made of material that can withstand the conditions without getting easily damaged. The occupants must be shielded with minimal or no exposure to the vagrancies of weather elements. This is paramount in ensuring their well-being.

Installations costs are also of importance. This does not only mean the cost of purchasing the roof but also the amount of money that will be used to transport it, and paying those who will install it. Spending too much money is not sensible economic wise and therefore all expenses must be within the budget. It needs to come at a moderately cheap and modest price to avoid over expenditure especially if it is to be put on a semi-permanent structure.

The climate of the area also influences the choice of roof to use. The occupants need to be insulated and be provided with a safety and protective environment. Roofs in rainy places should not rot when exposed to water while those in hot places must not tear or crack and loose color.

The location of the structure needs to be considered when choosing the cover. This is because apart from extreme climatic conditions, roofs are also exposed to other conditions such the presence of monkeys and birds. These play a role in shortening their lifespan and therefore it is important to get those that can withstand such.

The design of the building and value addition with the installation of the roof should be considered too. This emphasizes particularly the color used. Bright colors may fade and loose color with a lot of exposure to rain and the sun. Those with neutral colors may withstand any kind of discoloration and help maintain the aesthetic value of the building.

The purpose, use and occupancy of the structure also need to be considered when choosing the type of roofing. Large scale industries for instance need higher quality roofs in comparison to domestic gazebos and recreation area sheds. The occupants of these structures have different needs and therefore need different levels of protection.




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