Commercial quality roofing enhances curb appeal and resale value
Transferable Non Pro-Rated Lifetime warranty
Energy Efficient
Non-combustable steel
Shorter installation time
Half the weight of wood shakes
Warranted against 2.4" hail stones
Guaranteed not to crack, curl or rot
Warranted against winds of up to 120 mph
May reduce insurance premiums
May qualify for energy savings rebates and/or credits
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can I walk on the metal roof after it is installed?
Answer: Walking on any roofing material is not recommended unless necessary. Walking on wood or asphalt roofs loosens and cranks the shingles while damaging the felts. Walking on a concrete roof loosens the fastens and stresses the hairline shrinkage cracks inherent in the product. A steel roof is probably one of the most forgiving roofs to walk on, as they are designed to flex and as long as people walk in the flats over the supports, virtually zero damage will occur.
Question: Is a metal roof noisy when it rains?
Answer: NO! Residential steel roofing is available in many shapes and forms. The forming process provides not only strength, but when coupled with high quality finishes, it absorbs and deadens noise. With the home insulation standards of today, you will not notice any difference compared to other roofing materials.
Question: Should I worry about LIGHTNING?
Answer: NO! Steel roofing does not increase the risk of a lightning strike in any way. In assessing the risk with any structure, it is the "probability" of a strike which is based in location (ie Proximity with other structure, high ground etc.) that is the governing factor.
Question: Can a metal roof be damaged by hail?
Answer: Metal roofs have passed a class 4 UL hail test.
Question: Will it make our home hot?
Answer: NO! Steel absorbs and dissipates heat quickly. As with any material, color is the governing factor when exposed to sunshine. Installing a steel roof on your home will reduce your energy requirements.
Question: How long should I expect my metal roof to last?
Answer: A steel roof is a permanent roof system. With minimal maintenance it will last as long as your house.
Question: Can I install a metal roof over my existing roof?
Answer: Yes, in most cases. Metal roofs weigh only 70 pounds per 100 square feet, which is about one-fifth the weight of a conventional asphalt shingles. This means that you won't have to tear off the old roof thus saving you money on labor and disposal.
Question: What about FIRE?
Answer: A steel roof is non-combustible. Steel does not burn and offers various options in its installation to upgrade the fire resistance of the homes' structure. Most roofing materials have fire resistant strengths on one side only. Other heavier roof systems provide little or moderate resistance during internal fires and can cause premature roof structure collapse. Remember an internal fire is at the underside of the roof structure, metal will provide the greatest degree of maintaining structural integrity and assist in containing the fire.
Question: What about SNOW?
Answer: The degree of snow movement on the roof plane is dependent on the slope, friction on the stone-coated steel roof, cleanliness and volume of snow. To provide protection around entrances and exits, use proper snow retention or deflection products.
Product Benefits
Virtually maintenance free
Many designer colors with coordinated accessories to choose from
