Traditional Metal Roofing

Traditional metal roofs were, and still are, popular for many reasons. Mainly their lightweight combined with their portability made them a convenient roofing material. Today these roofs are continuing in popularity due to their durability; traditional metal roofs will last 2 to 3 times the length of less expensive asphalt shingled roofs. Large building or buildings that may experience large snow accumulation particularly benefit from a lightweight yet strong metal roof. Additionally metal roofs shed snow more easily than other types of roofs. Traditional metal roofs will resist the harmful effects of nature better than roofs made from other materials. Practically imperious to fire and hail these roofs will harmlessly dissipate the electric charge of a lightning strike and stand up to high winds better than asphalt shingles. Their ability to withstand the ravages of nature make any building beneath them less expensive to insure. When combined with a high reflectivity coating, these roofs can cut air conditions cost by reflecting instead of absorbing heat from the sun. Favorably affecting the thermal efficiency of buildings is not the only way traditional metal roofing can save money. They are labor efficient because they require less man-hours to install; once installed there is little to no maintenance. Furthermore, there is less wasted material; the roofing material comes in sheets which can be ordered individually. Likewise the trim and ridge material can be ordered in this manner so leftover material is minimal. These sheets can even be ordered to specific lengths making less on the job modifications necessary. Additionally, the metal can be recycled saving material and energy as well as reducing waste sent to landfills. These roofs also afford a flexibility that other roofing materials cannot. A traditional metal roof can be installed over an existing roof, a solid substrata or even an open frame.