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IHOP Restaurant in Brighton, MA with new Blue metal roof, which we installed during winter of 2009.

This helpful guide is designed to help home and building owners better understand the benefits of metal roofing in residential construction and for commercial applications. After reading this guide you will have a good understanding with regard to popular metal roofing materials and profiles used for residential homes, commercial buildings and green building inspired renovations.

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• Aluminum Interlocking Shingles
• Steel Interlocking Shingles
• Standing Seam Metal Roofing
• Benefits of metal roofing

Types of Metal Roofing which we install:

We carefully choose the products we use to provide you with the best combination of quality product, professional installation and longest warranty. Although metal roofing is supposed to be a lifetime product, some metal roof systems are far superior to others, and these are the ones we choose to work with. There are some metal roofing products on the market which we would not install and do not recommend for use. There are also systems which are not longer produced due to their faulty design and poor performance. That is buy be carefully examine all aspects of each metal roofing system before we will install it.

Here are the products we choose to install and recommend to our customers base on the System Design – durability of the panel, lock sizes, quality and design of flashing system such as valley, roof-to-wall flashing, ridge cap / vent system, eave and gable trim, etc.:

• Interlocking Aluminum Shingles:

Extremely versatile metal roofing system, that is rated for a 110 mph hurricane winds, and can be installed on virtually any roof, no matter how cut-up the roof is. Comes in a range of standard colors, and can be custom ordered in your color choice (a minimum quantity order is required for custom colors – contact us for details).

Advantages of this roofing system include 4-way Inter-locking design, where each shingle is held in place by 6 other shingles, 3/4 inch lock width and superior advanced flashing designs wit options of creating custom flashing at the job site, to accommodate any roof penetration or detail.

Tech info: .019″ aluminum, coated with Kynar 500 Cool Roof coating.

Aluminum Shingle roof installation video

Metal Roof profiles – Steel Interlocking Shingles:

These beautifule 4-way interlocking steel shingles are produced by Tamko using G-90 premium steel and are painted with Cool Roof premium Kynar 500 baked on coating. These steel shingle feature a 50 years limited material warranty and a 20 years paint warranty, which is standard for Kynar paint from any manufacturer.

Tamko steel shingle come in a veriety of colors and 3 distinct profiles: Natural Slate, Concrete Tile and Cedar Shingle / Shake.

Pictures below demonstrate Grey Tile and Vermont Blue Slate profiles.

Steel interlocking shingles are installed over GAF Deck Armor – a premium synthetic underlayment, which ensures a long-lasting leaks free preformance of your roof and extends the life of a roof deck.

• Standing Seam Metal Roofing:

Aluminum or Steel?

We always recommend an aluminum metal roof vs. steel, as aluminum is a metal that will not rust whereas with steel there is that chance. However there are few steel roofing systems that install and know that they will last a lifetime. We’ve seen first hand how scrap pieces of our steel roofing have been laying outside for years, without a single spot of rust and we fully backup these steel roofing systems with our lifetime installation warranty.

Metal Roofing Profiles

Metal Roofing Shingles

Metal Shingle is a popular choice for many residential metal roofing applications. Metal Shingles are manufactured by many different metal roofing manufacturers and come in a wide range of styles such as shingle, slate and tile that look beautiful on many residential homes. Metal shingles are re-manufactured and come in boxes, which makes it easy to ship and install.

Metal Shakes

Metal Shakes offer the popular look of Cedar Shake, but free your from the rotting, cracking and discoloration worries associated with cedar shake. They seem to be a popular choice for homeowners who live in highly wooded areas where a look of cedar shake fits right in.

Standing Seam Roofing

Standing Seam roofing systems are widely used in both residential and commercial applications they offer great degree of protection for your building, are lightweight and can further be equipped with solar panels.

No matter what metal roofing material or style you choose for your roof, you invest into a reliable and long lasting protection that is safe for the environment and provides great energy savings that will help pay for the new metal roof over time. And remember, your new metal roof is only as good as the crew who did the installation, therefore be sure that you hire a company that specializes in metal roofing.

Pros and Cons of Metal Roofing

One of the main benefits of metal roofing is its unsurpassed longevity and durability that comes from its predecessor tin roofing, which has been used to protect homes for a very long time. Unlike tin roofing, which was bent and hand crafted during installation by tin roofers, modern metal roofing is manufactured in wide array of residential and commercial profiles that offer unique styling and are made from different materials and coated with wide array of colors aimed to please the most demanding building owners.

Energy Efficient Roof

Modern Metal roofing profiles are coated with special solar reflective paint that not only looks beautiful, but also reflects solar radiant heat, which keeps your home or building cooler and results in reduced AC load, which can be significant in terms of energy savings.

Good for Environment

Metal roofing is fully recyclable roofing material that contains significant proportion of post consumer content and can be recycled at the end of its service life, which can exceed the life of the building itself. Metal Roofing is considered green roofing material because it is energy efficient and environmentally safe building material that can learn LEED credits in construction of energy efficient homes and green building applications.

Solar Roofing Ready

Latest technological advances have made it possible to combine some metal roofing profiles such as standing seam with soft solar roofing panel laminates that do not require physical penetration to metal roofing panels, but rather get attached using latest peel and stick method for standing seam roofs. Combination of metal roof and solar panels results in a roof that provides environmentally-safe electricity to the building owner as well as peace of mind of longevity and reliability that standing seam roof has to offer.

Reliability

Metal Roofs offer unprecedented reliability often outlasting conventional roofs by a factor of three. Not only does a metal roof lasts a long time, but it also provides reliable protection against strong hurricane winds that could easily rip conventional asphalt shingles from the roof of the building. In fact, many roofs in Miami Dade County, Florida are steel metal roofing profiles that can withstand category four and five hurricane winds as well as offer beautiful styling.

Light Weight

Metal Roofs are light weight, which makes it a perfect choice for re-roofing overtop applications. Metal Roofs weigh only a fraction of what a typical asphalt shingle roof weighs. What this means for the homeowner is that if they want to upgrade their home with a Spanish Style tile roof, then they would probably have to reinforce their roof structure, where as a Spanish Tile style metal roof weighs only half of what asphalt shingle roof does, yet it offers reliable protection of a metal roof, is easier to install and does not require the reinforcement.

Prevents Ice Dams

Many modern metal roofs are coated with special coating which makes it easy for the snow to slide of the roof, which helps to prevent ice dam formation on your roof. Ice dams are a common problem for many older homes in Northern States. In fact, one of the reason for the popularity of metal roofing in states like New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont is that they offer reliable protection in tough northern climates.

Building Appreciation

Metal roofs can provide unique curb appeal and make your home beautiful, but did you know that metal roof actually upraises the value of your property and makes it more desirable in the eyes of potential buyer? Although initially higher priced, metal roof can pay for itself not just in terms of its longevity, reliability and energy savings, but it also increase the value of your property and provides over 80 percent return on each dollar spent.

Cons of Metal Roofing

Just like any high end technology, metal roofing is not cheap, so expect to pay for this performance. In fact, the initial cost of metal roof is one of the main negatives that makes many consumers hesitant to invest into a new metal roof. In most cases, people who decide to invest into metal roof plan on staying in their home and enjoy the beauty and reliable protection of the last roof they have to install. Metal Roofing prices vary depending on a roofing contractor who does the work and geographic location North East and Western states such as Oregon and California have the highest metal roofing material and labor costs. California also seems to be the leader in green building and solar technology, which makes metal roofing fit right in.

Metal Roofing costs and prices

On average, expect to pay three times the cost of regular roof to renovate your home with a new metal roof. Since metal roofing is pricey as an initial investment, it probably makes more sense for somebody who plans to stay in their home for a longer time, or is specifically interested in a new metal roof for its reliability, protection and curb appeal.

Metal Roofing Materials

Steel Roofing

Steel is one of the most commonly used metal roofing materials because it is an affordable material that offers great degree of longevity and protection for your building. All the modern steel roofing profiles are protected with special zinc alum coating that prevents rusting and oxidation of metal roofing panel.

Aluminum Roofing

Aluminum offers higher degree of protection than steel because it is not susceptible to rust and rotting. The recent decrease in the prices of aluminum has made it more affordable for use in metal roofing and green building applications. Aluminum roofs are lightweight and permanent provided they were properly installed.

Copper Roofing

Copper falls under the high end category of metal roofing. Copper Roofs offer unmatched beauty and can last well over seventy years when properly installed. Copper is without a doubt one of the most expensive metal roofing materials, but the ageless beauty of copper can provide a beautiful and distinct look of copper to your home.