Elevate Your Home's Style and Durability with a Metal Roof
Built to Last: Invest in the Strength and Beauty of Metal Roofing. The Modern Choice for a Lifetime of Protection
Standing seam metal roofs are a type of metal roof system known for their durability, longevity, and clean aesthetics. Here's a breakdown of their key characteristics:
Metal Panels: These long, flat panels have raised vertical seams at their edges. They come in various materials like aluminum, steel, or zinc, with a wide range of colors and finishes available.
- Seams: The raised seams are the defining feature of this roofing system. Panels are interlocked at these seams during installation, creating a watertight connection. These seams can be mechanically seamed with a machine or snap-locked for a tight fit.
- Fasteners: Unlike other metal roofs, standing seam panels use concealed fasteners. Clips hold the panels to the roof deck without penetrating the panels themselves, reducing the chance of leaks.
- Durability: Standing seam roofs are known to last for decades, sometimes exceeding 50 years. They are resistant to strong winds, hail, and fire.
- Weathertightness: The concealed fasteners and interlocking seams create a superior water barrier, making them suitable for all weather conditions.
- Low Maintenance: These roofs require minimal maintenance because of their resistant qualities. They shed debris easily and don't require regular sealing.
- Energy Efficiency: Metal roofs reflect sunlight reducing cooling costs in the summer. Some metal panels can also be coated with reflective pigments to further enhance this effect.
- Aesthetics: Standing seam roofs offer a clean, modern look with a variety of panel profiles and colors to choose from.
- Cost: Standing seam roofs are typically more expensive than other types of metal roofs due to the complex installation process. Our professionals will ensure you are getting the best value for your investment. We like to meet with our clients and discuss the goals and expectations of each project beforehand.
- Snow Shedding: Depending on the roof's pitch, snow accumulation may require the installation of snow retention systems.
- DIY Installation: While not impossible, installation is complex and best left to professional roofers at WeatherShed Roofing.
Ag Panel Metal Roofing
Ag panel is a type of metal roofing material known for its low profile and economical price point. It's a popular choice for agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and carports because of its durability and relatively easy installation process.
Here are some key features of Ag panel roofing:
Here are some key features of Ag panel roofing:
- Low profile: Ag panels have a shallow rib height, typically ¾ of an inch. This gives it a less prominent and more subdued look compared to other metal roof styles.
- Exposed fasteners: Ag panels use screws or nails to fasten the panels directly to the roof supports, leaving the fasteners visible on the roof surface. This contributes to its simple and utilitarian aesthetic.
- Economical: Compared to other metal roofing materials, Ag panels are a budget-friendly option. This is due to its less complex design and thinner gauge steel. Ag panels are typically available in 26 or 29-gauge steel.
- Color options: While Ag panels traditionally come in unpainted galvanized steel, they are also available in painted finishes in a variety of colors. This allows you to customize the look of your roof to match your preference.
Stone Coated Shingles
A stone-coated steel roof combines the strengths of metal roofing with the aesthetics of traditional materials. Here's a breakdown:
Materials:
Materials:
- Core: Made from steel sheets, offering a strong and lightweight base for the roof.
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Coatings:
- Zinc-aluminum alloy layer: Provides corrosion resistance to the steel core.
- Acrylic resin: Binds stone chips to the metal base.
- Stone chip layer: Typically made from crushed ceramic or basalt for durability and aesthetics. Available in a variety of colors and styles to mimic traditional materials like shingles, shakes, and tiles.
- Durability: Can withstand harsh weather conditions like strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.
- Longevity: Lasts for 40-70 years or even longer with minimal maintenance.
- Fire resistance: Class A fire rating, the highest possible, for superior fire protection.
- Aesthetics: Wide variety of colors and styles to complement different architectural designs.