Detailed Guide on Steel Roofing Installation

There are many manufacturers who install metal roofing and it is a common fact that the sales of these metal roofs have doubled in the past couple of years. The demand of this type of roofs is expanding because of their outstanding features, good performance and aesthetic benefits. Steel roofing can be easily painted in almost any color and can even be treated to look so different that it is difficult to determine whether it is made of cement or wood. It is a trend today that the metal roofs are made to look like asphalt shingle which is very common in residential buildings. These roofs are extremely durable and strong. The manufacturers also add in a warranty of a few years with your roof purchase, giving you the assurance that they are focused on giving you the best solutions in the industry.

Types of Steel Roofing

• The manufacturers consistently choose standing seam in roofing systems. There are several types and forms of metal roofing and the most common one is the vertical seam design. This has turned out to be the most effective and long lasting options, if it is installed properly.

• The seams of steel roofing are connected between the panels with the help of fasteners. They are then raised above a certain level of the roofing. This is how the standing seam is raised or is in a standing position.

• The seam fasteners might be measured between 0.5” to 1.5”. Since the fasteners are concealed, you can see a continuous ridge that extends from top to bottom.

• The steel roofing can be either pre-formed or site formed. Usually it is the pre-formed panels that are created in an off-site factory. The site formed panels are created by rolls of metal and they run through mobile machines.

• The other type of roofing is the metal roof shingles that is light weight and resistant to decay, fire and insects. The durability of this type of steel roofing is excellent and it is capable of withstanding high winds. It can also be reflective of high solar radiation.

• Metal roofing systems are slowly becoming very desirable as an alternative in the market. Unlike traditional composite shingles, it has many advantages. It is also available in variety of colors. Due to its durability, it has become the choice of schools, government and industrial buildings.

The repair of steel roofing is easy and if the damage is very extensive, then you can replace the entire section. it is advisable that you always consult a trained specialist who has experience in handling such repairs, rather than doing it on your own. There are of course certain tips for general inspection and maintenance as well as repairs:

• You have to look for loose nails and pull them and re-nail them.

• If you find any holes, patches and other signs of deterioration, it is necessary to remove the rust with the help of a wire brush. You can then use a metal primer to prime the surface. This can be followed with a top coat so that you can match the color of a roof.

• It is important to seal up leaks with urethane roof cement. It is also used as a protection against ultraviolet rays.

• You can also reseal the seams and edges along the flashing by using urethane roofing cement.

There is a difference between steel roofing and existing asphalt roof. The steel roofs are usually noisy and quite unattractive in residences. It is also a fact that steel roofing is expensive. Since it lasts longer, it is certainly worth the investment. There are manufacturers who will install a steel roof almost costing the same as a new asphalt roof.