A Guide to Understanding Your Metal Roof Options
When it comes to metal building roof options, there can be a lot to consider. But that doesn’t mean it has to be hard.
Our experts in pre-engineered metal buildings can help guide you in making choices about all things concerning metal roofing.
While pre-engineered metal buildings may already be your first choice for your building project, you may have questions about what type of energy efficient roofing and sustainable roofing options might work best for you.
Beginning with metal roof design and roofing materials, you can learn about metal roof benefits and how metal roofing could be your best choice. There are different types of metal building roofs, so you might be wondering, how do I know which one is right for my building?
Which Type of Panel Do You Want?
When planning your metal roof design, one of the first things to consider is the pitch of your roof slope. Metal roofing may not be your best pick for a flat roof, so knowing the lay of your roof area is a prime consideration. For any other type of roof, knowing the slope of the project can help you decide the best type of metal roof installation.
At PBS, one popular choice is our Standard PBR Panel. This is an exposed fastener structural panel and can be used on a variety of architectural, agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications.
We also offer an onsite roll-formed option called the Standing Seam Roofing Panel. This is a standard roofing panel that has a unique interlocking panel profile system that is stronger than many of the double lock systems. This metal roofing is designed to be snap locked and mechanically seamed for superior strength and durability. It’s easy to install and can be seamed on the job quickly and easily, eliminating crating and shipping fees. You can even rent the SSQ Seamer Tool here.
Our team can help you choose your project preferences to meet your metal roofing specifications.
Metal Roof Benefits
When choosing a roof for pre-engineered metal buildings, it’s likely you may have already decided to enhance your structure with metal roofing. But you may be wondering what it will look like, how long it will last, how it will respond to different types of weather, and how much it will cost.
Learning about metal roof benefits and what you can expect as far as energy efficient roofing and sustainable roofing options can help answer your questions about what type of metal roof fits your needs.
Metal roofing is appealing both in durability and appearance. A metal roof can blend well in many settings, like agricultural, residential, industrial, or commercial. Today’s metal roofing not only works as a functional, quality protection from weather and long term wear, it also looks contemporary and modern.
Metal roofing can be expected to last about 80 years, which not only is a convenience factor, but also proves to be budget friendly over the long term. Metal roofing withstands most weather conditions, like heavy snow and ice, and high winds. Metal roofing can also be covered with rust-proof coating, diminishing erosion.
Made with high tensile steel for greater load capacity and structural spanning allows panels to be installed over solid substrates, steel or wood support members. Post-cut panels eliminate edge flare which is common in pre-cut panels.
And finally, metal roofing is environmentally friendly, using recycled materials to make them, as well as having a long lifespan that eliminates having to replace the roof more frequently.
Metal Roofing Maintenance
While metal roofing is a low maintenance option, there are things you will want to do to maintain your investment. Having a routine comprehensive maintenance program can help protect your metal roof. Considering safety as a top priority, leaving your metal roof maintenance to the professionals might be your best bet.
When performing roof maintenance, walking on roofs with steep slopes, near roof edges, or when roofs are wet or covered with ice and snow, can be hazardous! Roof flashings, such as gutter, rake hip, or ridge flash are not made for walking on. So you want to be sure that whomever is walking around on your metal roof knows exactly what they’re doing. Also, light transmitting panels will not support a person’s weight! Guarding all LTP’s and roof openings is important.
Regular inspections after any suspected damage, or severe weather conditions like high winds, hail, or heavy ice or snow is always a good idea. Your professional metal roofing maintenance team will check for debris, loose flashing or fasteners, or punctures after severe weather events Also, when other trades have been on the roof for any reason, it’s a good ideas to do an inspection on your metal roofing to avoid problems with scratches, metal scraps left behind, or solvents.
Limiting foot traffic on your metal building roof can help minimize damage. Things like leak repair needs to be addressed appropriately, not just patched up with caulk. Even drainage and ice and snow removal are best left to the professionals. Just imagine how difficult it could be to avoid risky areas that might be hidden by snow.
Additions to your metal roof are best managed by professionals too, and should be done by a certified installer. Overall, with regular inspections, safety precautions, and reputable maintenance professionals, your metal roof should last a long time, with minimal repairs.
Our Team is Here for You
Whatever questions you have about your metal building roof options can be answered by our team at PBS. Metal roof installation, roofing materials, and metal roof design options can all be addressed to meet your personal preferences and specifications.
Metal roofing is energy efficient and a sustainable roofing option that just may be your best choice for your pre-engineered metal building. We’re here to help guide you through the process of picking the best roof for your metal building.
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