I’m look for opinions on the best type of roof to use in Panama.
Does it vary between David and Boquete?
We lived in a poorly constructed condo in David which is managed by a lazy dishonest jerk. The roof was constantly leaking.
This roof is made of the fiber cement material that is supposed to resemble the old terra cotta tiles. When he gets around to it the many cracks are covered with tape and painted over. This sometimes works for awhile.
The fragile fiber cement panels were screwed down directly to the steel beams without any roof deck below them. Not surprisingly the steel expands in the heat of the day more than the roof panels do, and you don’t have to be an engineer to predict the results. (The panels crack and the rain pours in.)
I would guess that this jackass bought the cheapest lowest quality roofing he could find and pocketed the difference in price. He also hired unqualified roofers and extracted a kickback from them, so one could assume improper installation.
Is this fragile type of roof ever advisable for a house you intend to live in?
I see deeply corrugated steel panels that are enameled to resemble terra cotta and also a thick molded PVC that is very nice in appearance.
I assume that these materials are more expensive, but how much more?
Would an experienced local resident recommend the additional expense?
Does it vary between David and Boquete?
We lived in a poorly constructed condo in David which is managed by a lazy dishonest jerk. The roof was constantly leaking.
This roof is made of the fiber cement material that is supposed to resemble the old terra cotta tiles. When he gets around to it the many cracks are covered with tape and painted over. This sometimes works for awhile.
The fragile fiber cement panels were screwed down directly to the steel beams without any roof deck below them. Not surprisingly the steel expands in the heat of the day more than the roof panels do, and you don’t have to be an engineer to predict the results. (The panels crack and the rain pours in.)
I would guess that this jackass bought the cheapest lowest quality roofing he could find and pocketed the difference in price. He also hired unqualified roofers and extracted a kickback from them, so one could assume improper installation.
Is this fragile type of roof ever advisable for a house you intend to live in?
I see deeply corrugated steel panels that are enameled to resemble terra cotta and also a thick molded PVC that is very nice in appearance.
I assume that these materials are more expensive, but how much more?
Would an experienced local resident recommend the additional expense?
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