Roofing solutions from Wilcon

Illustration by Mok Pusung

A solid roof over one’s head is a major investment most people want to make. With rainy weather throughout the year, this roofing material needs to be properly installed to offer good performance in extreme weather conditions.

Updating your roof allows you to add value to your home. While roof framing, careful preparation and proper installation are always important. The material you choose for your roof can bring the exterior of your home to the next level.

There are several issues to be considered when upgrading any existing roof. These include cost, life span of, and warranty for the roofing material.

Asphalt shingles, one of the most common residential roofing materials, are popular because they are economical and easy to install. These shingles can be reinforced with fiberglass without changing the appearance of the shingle.

Clay and concrete tiles add texture and elegance to a roof. Genuine flat, ribbed or scalloped clay tiles are extremely durable but also heavy, and must be installed by a professional. These tiles are long-lasting, non-combustible and energy efficient.

Metal roofs are resistant to extreme weather conditions. Available in two types namely panels and shingles, metal roofs also come in aluminum, copper, stainless steel and zinc.

Another roof option is slate. Offering lots of beauty and a distinctive elegant appearance, slate is highly durable, fire-resistant and sustainable.

There are now synthetic roofing products including rubber, plastic and polymer roofing, developed to give you the color, look and texture of natural materials like slate and wood. These products are designed to be strong and easy to maintain. Some of these materials are fire-resistant. Newer products aren’t as time-tested as traditional materials.

Wilcon Depot, a reliable partner during this rainy season, offers several roofing materials like Onduline, a lightweight roofing solution ideal for both houses and outbuildings. It features a unique technology that combines cellulosic fibers and selected bitumen, and can be installed over plywood or an existing roof.

With the roof as our first line of defense against the unwanted pouring of rainwater, check for any cracks, holes or other spots. To fully protect your roof and seal all those irksome holes, try out Wilcon Depot’s Bostik Vulca Seal and Boysen Roofguard Water-Based Paint for your roof’s hard and durable bond and protection.

Doors and windows are openings to watch out for as these are entry points for rain.

This usually happens to houses with worn out doors and windows. So if you feel like you need a repair, waste no time and go get that toolbox. For maximum security, check out Wilcon Depot’s forest doors and gliding window from Home Design.

Your safety is still the main consideration in this season of unforeseeable weather. In this time of the year, when typhoons and flash floods abound, it is strongly recommended that we have an emergency preparedness kit in our own homes. Wilcon Depot is a great place to shop for all these items needed to keep your home secure.

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Year after year, my ever-favorite Wilcon Depot continuously provides more grandiose promo offerings to its valued customers. Surely, more shoppers will be excited to shop and visit any Wilcon store to witness a superior shopping experience they can to offer.

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For more information about Wilcon, you may visit their website at www.wilcon.com.ph. You can also follow them on their official social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram @wilcondepot.ph.