Metal Roofing Features & Benefits

Extremely Low Maintenance
Metal is virtually maintenance-free and corrosion resistant. With proper care, a metal roof can last for 50 years or more. Unlike shingles, metal won't curl, split, decay or mildew.

Choices of Design and Color
Metal roofs are available in a wide selection of colors, styles and profiles to give your home a distinctive look.

Weight
Metal roofs are durable yet lightweight for both new and re-roof applications. Structural savings can be realized when compared to some heavy weight roofing options. Asphalt shingles average 2 to 2.5 lbs. per square foot.compared to steel roofing panels which weigh .7 to 1.3 pounds per square foot. Other roofing materials are heavier than asphalt shingles.

Installation Over Existing Roofs
Pre-painted metal can be installed over existing roofing materials, saving costly disposal and removal charges. Installation time is minimal and more cost-effective than traditional shingle installation.

Environmentally Friendly
Metal is the most environmentally friendly roofing product. Metal is made of recycled materials. If removed from the roof, metal can be recycled again versus being dumped in a landfill. Metal roofing does not deplete forest or oil reserves.

Fire Resistance
Metal will not burn. Our metal roofing is rated Class-A non-combustible by Underwriters Laboratories. (see product specifications for details on individual products.) This is the highest rating available for fire resistance. Check with your insurance company for reduced rates.

Energy Efficient
Metal roofing can reflect as much as 70% of the sun's energy. This minimizes the heat retention and as a result less heat is transferred into the building. Research conducted by the Florida Solar Energy Center in 1985 showed that metal experienced as much as 34% less heat gain than asphalt shingles. Results indicated that metal roofing offers an effect similar to R-11 insulation during sunny day conditions.

Wind Uplift Resistance
Metal roofing is the product of choice in hurricane prone areas such as South Florida because experience has shown that metal roofs outlast other roofing products in severe wind conditions. Our metal roofing panels have the highest wind uplift rating from Underwriters Laboratories, UL-90. (See product specifications for details on individual products.) Properly installed metal roofs do not need periodic repair or replacement due to wind damage.

Recoatability
The color of pre-painted metal roofing can be changed to coordinate with new exterior color schemes. Repainting will also lengthen the overall life of the roof eliminating the cost of replacement or disposal.

Weather Resistant
Metal roofing will effectively decrease the likelihood of damage from the effects of bad weather ­ wind, rain, hail, snow and ice. Metal Roofing gives the best protection against hail damage because hail cannot penetrate a metal roof. Our metal roofing panels have the highest Underwriters Laboratories performance rating for resisting damage from impact such as hail. (See product specifications for details on individual product.)