Q: What are the advantages to having a metal roof as opposed to shingles?
A: Metal Roofing is a much better overall investment – it is longer lasting, durable and more weather-resistant (no warping, cracking, or peeling) and it does not burn and is impervious to termites and pests.
In testing, metal systems have withstood winds up to 200 m.p.h. and have historically survived hurricanes and wind storms when other materials have failed.
Q: How well do metal roofing systems stand up to the elements?
A: Properly installed metal roofing will withstand inclement weather (high winds, hail, snow, and rain) better than any other roofing material. Metal easily sheds snow and ice and does not absorb water which can lead to cracking and rotting in the freeze-thaw cycling in other materials.
Q: Aren’t Metal roofs noisy?
A: The noise generated by a metal roof that is properly installed over a roof deck and insulation is no greater than that of a shingle system.
Q: What about lightening?
A: With proper installation, the probabilities of a strike to a metal roofed structure are no more or less than any other kind of structure, as the probabilities have to do with height and size of the structure and its surroundings, rather than its construction materials.
Q: How much maintenance is required?
A: A properly installed metal roofing system is virtually maintenance free over the life of the roof.
Q: What is the life expectancy of a Metal Roof?
A: A quality metal roof that is properly installed could last the lifetime of the owner. In fact, because metal withstands so many elements, metal roofing is known for its extensive life cycle.
Q: What does metal roofing weigh compared to other roofing materials?
A: Steel roofing can weigh half as much as shingles (shingles average 2 to 2.5 lbs. per square foot).
Q: How is metal roofing ordered?
A: Metal roofing is custom cut to the inch based on individual project measurements and panels can be provided up to 45’ in length. Color matching trim and fasteners are available. Contact us for availability.
Q: How is metal roofing applied?
A: Metal roofing should be applied using clips or screw fasteners (as recommended by the manufacturer). A basic knowledge of sheet metal work is required for trimming panels. cutting valleys, hips and penetrations, fitting of trim and proper application of fasteners.