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Is Denting a Problem?
Stone Coated
Steel Roofs can and do stand up to hailstones, snow loads
and extreme wind conditions without any structural or cosmetic
damage. Our weatherproof warranties include a 120 M.P.H. Wind
Uplift Warranty (equal to an F2 tornado!) and a 2.5 inch
Hailstone Warranty from the manufacturers.
Can I walk on my
new roof?
If you’ve
heard anyone say that a metal roof
shouldn’t be walked on, they’re obviously not talking about our
products. The
unique interlocking panel design, rugged 26-gauge galvanized
steel construction and proven installation methods provide a
strong roof system that can be walked on under normal
conditions...
Is it HEAVY?
No! Our installed
weight of 1.25 lb / square foot is half the weight of most
asphalt and wood roofs and only 10% of a concrete tile roof.
This
dramatically reduces the weight that the trusses have to carry,
a clear advantage over other roof products.
What about SNOW?
The degree of snow
movement on the roof plane is dependent on the slope, friction
on the granular/pre-painted roof, cleanliness and volume of
snow. To provide protection around entrances and exits, use
proper snow retention or deflection products.
What about FIRE?
A steel roof is
non-combustible. Steel does not burn and offers various options
in its installation to upgrade the fire resistance of the homes'
structure. Most roofing materials have fire resistant strengths
on one side only. Other heavier roof systems provide little or
moderate resistance during internal fires and can cause
premature roof structure collapse. Remember if an internal fire
is at the underside of the roof structure, metal will provide
the greatest degree of maintaining structural integrity and
assist in containing the fire.
Will it make our home HOT?
No! Steel absorbs
and dissipates heat quickly. As with any material, color is the
governing factor when exposed to sunshine. Installing a steel
roof on your home will reduce your energy requirements.
What about HAIL?
Our metal roofs
have passed a class 4 UL hail test. There have been occasions in
a hail belt where unusually large diameter (3") hail occurred,
which created some minor cosmetic damage.
Can I PAINT it?
Painting over a new
installation of pre-painted or granular steel roofing is not
recommended. All coil-coated paint films are formulated for the
high heat curing process and may not allow good adhesion between
fields applied paint and the original surface without special
preparation and paint.
Can I CLEAN it?
An occasional
cleaning of metal roofs can extend the service life and help to
maintain the appearance of the finish (no different than a car
finish). For protected areas (i.e. overhangs) an annual spring
cleaning is recommended. Simply washing with plain water using
hoses or low pressure sprays is often sufficient. |
