Metal Roof

The versatility of metal roofs is now established. Even the finicky customer is spoilt for choice with the variety in style and color finishes meeting individual preferences. The challenge: Selecting the most suitable product for your particular project.

Good utility

As an existing property owner, checking out your neighbor's new metal roof should be a motivation to renovate, rather than a cause for envy. Metal roofs can go on to existing roofs, whether concrete or temporary structures, allowing increased roof height and improved sound insulation. Besides the new look, chances are that your residence just got better fire insulation. With its light weight property, weighing down the structural elements is not a pain point.

A detailed requirement order, as per the design, reduces on-site trimming and cutting, making installation quicker and cleaner, which again saves labor expenditure. As these orders meet per piece requirements, material wastage is minimal, another cost cutting tool. Your conscience can be kept clear as the trimmings from these products are recyclable, scoring on carbon points.

Metal Roofing System

The enhanced safety and environment- friendly nature of metal roofs is recognized abroad by lowered insurance costs and higher property evaluation: A point, worth remembering.

Step back for a long-term perspective

While you are looking at the long-term investment value of your roofing option, why not step back about twenty feet, then view the roofing materials? You are looking at a possible lifetime investment, so be sure you really bond with it before buying. Also, you need to understand that selection has to go deeper than aesthetics. The consideration of climate suitability, maintenance and initial cost considerations are as important. That done, the skilled installation of the roof, is often the deciding factor, for indoor comfort and service and durability that your metal roof is going to provide. The options range from basic tin or zinc coated to aluminum and stainless steel products. Formats vary from shingles to sheets of different lengths and width, and colors – just name your choice.

Initial investment over Life span costing

It's metal and you need to steel yourself for the initial cost, which in turn depends on the material selected. The good news is that there will be something that suits even the average pocket, while meeting your requirements. Any indication of hesitation or doubt should be overcome when you consider the long-term benefits of practically zero maintenance. The primary insulation feature of metal roofs is the dead air space between the under layer and the sheeting. However, there are additional insulated product options that can add to savings on climate control costs alongside. With provision for suitable drainage in the design, metal roofs work well in heavy precipitation zones too. Correct design helps them hold steadfast in stormy weather and fast winds.

Ecofriendly Metal Roofing

Metal Roofing has become very advanced currently. A single roof sheet upto 140 mtr length can be installed with the latest technology. The sheet of same length has been installed at Honda Car plant by Multicolor Steels.

The low maintenance property of metal roofs comes from special coatings that protect the material from dirt and environmental aging. You could check for any additional coating required, should you be in say a particularly polluted area, or in a place with extreme weather conditions. When correctly installed, these roofs are free from rotting, cracking, mildew or chipping. Often modular replacement is possible, should a section be damaged. Ask and understand the essential maintenance requirements for your particular purchase. Collecting tips on how to identify and manage small damages or faults appearing in your installation, is also a good idea. Ideally, check for annual maintenance and check up possibilities from the distributor.

Noise is a basic concern with metal roofs. Check for available insulation products to match your roofing. Often, newer products address this problem with innovative installation specifications. Ensure that these requirements are met with, when making a product choice.

Safety supervision

Even the safest of materials need to be handled right and preferably by trained hands. Most metal roof manufacturers understand this and try to have trained workers for installation. Use this facility for benefitting from a well fitted roof. The factors you as a safety supervisor for installation of the metal roof are watching out for are:
  • Flying metal bits from cutting, trimming or drilling causing potentially severe injuries. Ensure workers are wearing safety gear and onlookers are kept away.
  • Wrong handling of sheets causing handler injuries from sharp edges.
  • Badly placed roof elements, weakening the structure.
  • Tardily or wrongly placed fasteners.
  • Missing out on gap allowance for temperature variations causing structural stresses.
  • Lack of safety equipment for workers, especially in high gradient slopes.
  • Metal sheets are prone to denting when stepped upon, ruining the overall look and durability. Plan for walkways during installation and for maintenance inspection trips later.

Metal roofs or metal roofing systems as they are now referred to, as they come in complete packages of elements and fitting accessories, are an excellent environmentally safe roofing solution that faithfully keep you comfortable lifelong, in return for the little care you give it during selection and installation and basic attention.
Installation

Metal roof installation steps:

Here is a simplified guide to how your metal roofing will be installed, start to finish:
  • Measurements are taken with allowance for overhang, metal edging etc. It is important to cater for spaces between layers.
  • Panel metal roofing is fitted with screws on the high ridges, while V-crimp roofing works on the interlocking installation method making screw fits redundant.
  • Old roofing is scrapped clean, waterproofed and repaired as required.
  • Roofing sheets or, underlay materials like tar sheets, roof felt etc, serving as insulation and roof base are added as per the product type.
  • The roofing is finished with installation of eaves, drain pipes, gable trims and other accessories. Foam packing enhances leak protection in places where perfect overlapping of sheets or shingles is not possible due to the design or other limitations.