Steel Roofing Options

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Steel roofing options.

Metal roofing is still manufactured in rolls but most is rigid sheet roofing with vertical seam panels and modular press formed panels that can be painted or coated with granules. Here s a side by side comparison of metal roofs and other common roofing materials. Two common gauges of steel roofing are g 60 and thinner gauge g 90. First choose from four different steel panels.

By amerimax 73 37 63 carton. Pro rib premium pro rib pro snap and architectural premium pro rib. Free delivery with 45 order. Most metal roofing is made from steel which is heavier and sturdier than aluminum though some metal roofing material is called steel roofing it may be made from any of several materials including alloys.

While the initial investment of a metal roof is higher the value it offers over a lifetime is substantial. Project panel corrugated 3 ft. The gauge of the steel affects its performance and durability. Next select from 25 solid colors or 5 architectural colors.

Generally roofs made from these more exotic metals will be architect specified and will be custom formed by a fabricator for a particular application. However your metal roofing investment will save you time and money in the long term. When selecting a roofing material there are many factors to take into consideration beyond installation cost. They re sleek lightweight long lasting and recyclable and something to consider if you re interested in rainwater harvesting says architect amy a.

There are other residential metal roofing materials including rolled zinc stainless steel terne coated steel terne coated stainless and titanium. By metal sales. 60 years requires only annual maintenance and reflects heat making it more energy efficient than a. Galvanized steel roof panel.

Metal roofing has a higher initial cost than other roofing materials. Steel roofing has taken huge advancements in the past 50 years and can now be used to mimic copper zinc and other more expensive metal roofing options. Metal roofing metal roofs are resistant to extreme weather conditions. The manufacturing processes allow for a variety of appearance options including the traditional metal roof style and roofing made to look like shingles shakes and.

Available in two types panels and shingles metal roofs come in aluminum copper stainless steel and zinc.