· design flexibility - comes in large sprung curves and rolled bull-nose shapes
· can be recycled without losing valuable properties
Sheet Materials
· stainless steel
· copper
· zinc
· aluminum-coated alloy or zinc coated
Lifespan for residential roofing
· 50 plus years or up to 100 years depending on the type
Advantages
· the design is flexible
· can be installed over open frames or your existing roof
· reduces air-con usage by 20-30%
· labor efficient
· high energy efficiency especially for Kynar finished roofs
· very minimal maintenance
· 80% of the materials is recyclable
· can be a DIY depending on the type
Disadvantages
· for curved roofs, there is high level of noise, but few occurrence were recorded
· dissimilar metal can cause rapid corrosion
· costs about double the price of traditional shingles
Getting the roof
· metal roofing is ordered per piece whether in sheet, trim or ridge form
· sheets can be ordered pre-cut according to desired size
· proper estimation is required to avoid excesses
On Remodeling
· Metal tops can be installed over existing roof, no need to remove the old one
Application
· it's incredible durability makes it a versatile building material
· it's lineup of flexible profile and design makes it also ideal for residential structures
· can be used as wall covering
· for a modern and unique look, shapes and colors may be combined
Material types
· corrugated galvanized steel - wrought iron steel coated with zinc
· zincalume - a blend of zinc, aluminum and silicon-coated steel
· Metal tile sheets - usually painted or stone-coated steel
· stainless steel - comes in roll forms
· aluminum - on of the most durable materials but also one of the most expensive
· copper - usually used for smaller areas such as entrance ways
· stone coated steel - these are panels made from zinc/aluminum coated steel and with acrylic gel coating
· Inverted Box Rib (IVR) - used mainly in the South African markets because of the low cost and its square roofing; very ideal for beginning entrepreneurs
Coatings
· ceramic coatings
· nanotechnology solar reflective coatings
Maintenance
· For Utility Grade, re-coating is required once the surface finish has faded or corroded.
· For stainless steel, zinc or copper, roofing maintenance is a result of installation mistakes.
· Metal roofs with Kynar finish normally don't require maintenance. In existence for about 50 years now, this type of metal roof is considered as a lifetime product.
Specifications
· light weight
· portable
· durable
· fire resistant
· spark resistant
· wind resistant
· hail resistant
· high strength to weight ratio
· design flexibility - comes in large sprung curves and rolled bull-nose shapes
· can be recycled without losing valuable properties
Sheet Materials
· stainless steel
· copper
· zinc
· aluminum-coated alloy or zinc coated
Lifespan for residential roofing
· 50 plus years or up to 100 years depending on the type
Advantages
· the design is flexible
· can be installed over open frames or your existing roof
· reduces air-con usage by 20-30%
· labor efficient
· high energy efficiency especially for Kynar finished roofs
· very minimal maintenance
· 80% of the materials is recyclable
· can be a DIY depending on the type
Disadvantages
· for curved roofs, there is high level of noise, but few occurrence were recorded
· dissimilar metal can cause rapid corrosion
· costs about double the price of traditional shingles
Getting the roof
· metal roofing is ordered per piece whether in sheet, trim or ridge form
· sheets can be ordered pre-cut according to desired size
· proper estimation is required to avoid excesses
On Remodeling
· Metal tops can be installed over existing roof, no need to remove the old one
Application
· it's incredible durability makes it a versatile building material
· it's lineup of flexible profile and design makes it also ideal for residential structures
· can be used as wall covering
· for a modern and unique look, shapes and colors may be combined
Material types
· corrugated galvanized steel - wrought iron steel coated with zinc
· zincalume - a blend of zinc, aluminum and silicon-coated steel
· Metal tile sheets - usually painted or stone-coated steel
· stainless steel - comes in roll forms
· aluminum - on of the most durable materials but also one of the most expensive
· copper - usually used for smaller areas such as entrance ways
· stone coated steel - these are panels made from zinc/aluminum coated steel and with acrylic gel coating
· Inverted Box Rib (IVR) - used mainly in the South African markets because of the low cost and its square roofing; very ideal for beginning entrepreneurs
Coatings
· ceramic coatings
· nanotechnology solar reflective coatings
Maintenance
· For Utility Grade, re-coating is required once the surface finish has faded or corroded.
· For stainless steel, zinc or copper, roofing maintenance is a result of installation mistakes.
· Metal roofs with Kynar finish normally don't require maintenance. In existence for about 50 years now, this type of metal roof is considered as a lifetime product.