

Metal Roofing
Service Description
Metal can be used as a roof covering in several different ways. The main forms are based on sheet-like panels, which may be flat or profiled, and either prefabricated, or formed on site, but metal can also be used to create shingles - formed into shapes similar to tiles, shakes or slates. Advantages -Life expectancy: Properly installed, a metal roof should have a long lifespan, being resistant to harsh weather, fire, mildew, infestation and rot. -Weight: Metal roofing is generally lightweight compared with traditional tiles. -Ease of installation: Most metal roofing materials come in sections, panels or rolls that are prefabricated off site and are relatively quick and easy to install. - Metal can reflect radiant heat from the sun, although it does become hot, and so, many systems include insulation, or a dead-air space between the metal and the interior. -Minimal roof pitch: Most materials can be installed on gently pitching roofs without the danger of water penetration. -Rain and snow shedding: Metal surfaces are hard and relatively 'slippery', meaning they tend to shed rain and snow relatively easily. - Walkable: Most metals roofs can be walked on if necessary, although they may be slippery if wet. Disadvantages: - Cost: Metal roofing has a relatively high capital cost, although it can prove to be an economical investment due to its durability. -Noise: Metal is noisier than some other materials when there is rain or hail falling on it. The drumming effect can be controlled by using materials that have structural barriers and the use of sound-deadening insulation. -Denting: Metal can be prone to denting and scratching. - Expansion and contraction: Metal expands and contracts as it warms and cools, which means that fastening systems must accommodate movement or else end up coming loose.


Contact Details
+ 306-371-7497
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