Today we walked through a residential area with single-family homes that is about 20 years old. We noticed many roofs that were heavily soiled and covered with moss. This is especially noticeable on red roofs. We also want a red roof, preferably a natural red color. However, I really don’t like those highly glossy roofs. Are roof tiles today more resistant to dirt? What should you consider when choosing a roof? Best regards, Steffi33.
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Bauexperte4 Nov 2015 10:38EveundGerd schrieb:
Unfortunately, I can’t comment on that. In a newly developed area nearby, the houses have been standing for almost 10 years, and they no longer look good. On the same street, there are also two houses with red roofs. These roofs do not look good anymore either. About 20 years ago, we had the roof of my parents’ house fully replaced; it was red and matte. Looking at the neighboring roofs—also red—I simply think that the cheapest roof tiles were used (those roofs were renewed around the same time). Our roof still looks like it was newly installed recently.
Best regards, Bauexperte
EveundGerd4 Nov 2015 10:42I should have had this argument before starting the house construction.
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Bauexperte4 Nov 2015 10:51EveundGerd schrieb:
I wish I had had that argument before building the house. Don’t be upset; your house looks good!
In my opinion, roofs are like everything else. If you buy cheap, you pay twice (and end up frustrated). There are always reasons why some providers can offer such low prices; it is usually a combination of many small factors that often turn out to be the wrong (purchase) decision in the end. And by then, it’s too late.
Just yesterday, I heard again that our offer was supposedly too expensive, by "EUR 20" too much. That simply can’t be the case with comparable building specifications; it is often the so-called small details that suffer to allow a "better" feature set (e.g., sanitary fixtures). For example, a thin concrete slab, very low insulation, or cheap roof tiles. Unfortunately, the potential buyer was deaf to this argument. Their focus was solely on how much they could afford by saving in this way.
Best regards, Bauexperte
EveundGerd4 Nov 2015 14:53Many houses were built next door using this method. Some homeowners received the consequences after just two years.
One house had settled so much after two years that, among other things, the front door had to be replaced.
We were the only ones here who had a soil survey and plate load tests done. That’s why we excavated 1.45 meters (4.75 feet) and filled in 1.60 meters (5.25 feet) to build above street level and the nearby stream.
The others only scraped off the surface. Their earthworks cost nearly €4,000, while ours were €16,000.
Now, neighbors frequently visit us when they have problems with their houses, asking us exactly how, why, and with which methods our house was built.
But: Being cheap is popular... why pay more...? Advertising and the internet often encourage this mindset.
One house had settled so much after two years that, among other things, the front door had to be replaced.
We were the only ones here who had a soil survey and plate load tests done. That’s why we excavated 1.45 meters (4.75 feet) and filled in 1.60 meters (5.25 feet) to build above street level and the nearby stream.
The others only scraped off the surface. Their earthworks cost nearly €4,000, while ours were €16,000.
Now, neighbors frequently visit us when they have problems with their houses, asking us exactly how, why, and with which methods our house was built.
But: Being cheap is popular... why pay more...? Advertising and the internet often encourage this mindset.
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Sebastian794 Nov 2015 19:03They are definitely high-quality brands – we have Creaton Premion (through-colored, fired at a higher temperature).
Of course, we have no long-term experience yet – but they look very nice (matte finish) and you can’t see any cut edges.
Of course, we have no long-term experience yet – but they look very nice (matte finish) and you can’t see any cut edges.