Different Types of Metal Roofs
There are essentially on two families of metal roofing products
1. Continuous sheet ribbed or architectural metal panels - with exposed fasteners or concealed fasteners
2. Interlocking metal shingles - with exposed fasteners or concealed fasteners
There are essentially two methods of installing of metal roofing products
1. Direct to deck installation whereby metal roofing is installed directly on to the roof sheathing deck
2. Strapped roofing where metal roofing is installed on single or double strapped sub-assembly installed over the sheathing deck
1. Continuous sheet ribbed or architectural metal panels - with exposed fasteners or concealed fasteners
2. Interlocking metal shingles - with exposed fasteners or concealed fasteners
There are essentially two methods of installing of metal roofing products
1. Direct to deck installation whereby metal roofing is installed directly on to the roof sheathing deck
2. Strapped roofing where metal roofing is installed on single or double strapped sub-assembly installed over the sheathing deck
Important Considerations when Investing in a New Metal Roof
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A NEW METAL ROOF
1. Metal roof shingles, tiles and shakes offer great performance and aesthetics.
Important -metal tile, shingles and shakes require a solid, level roof sheathing deck, for premium lifetime service and warranty coverage
If your roof deck is not level, a 'double strapped metal roof system facilitates ASV ventilation and leveling It can be installed directly on your roof rafters, over the roof sheathing, to solve this problem without extra expense
2. Energy efficiency? If you are looking to reduce your homes cooling bill in Summer, and save energy in Winter , metal roofing products have Energy Star ratings. If you need to save more energy , and eliminate ice damming, a double strapped metal roofing system with ASV (above sheathing ventilation) will duct heated air away from your roof in Summer, and reduce attic heat loss in Winter.
1. Metal roof shingles, tiles and shakes offer great performance and aesthetics.
Important -metal tile, shingles and shakes require a solid, level roof sheathing deck, for premium lifetime service and warranty coverage
If your roof deck is not level, a 'double strapped metal roof system facilitates ASV ventilation and leveling It can be installed directly on your roof rafters, over the roof sheathing, to solve this problem without extra expense
2. Energy efficiency? If you are looking to reduce your homes cooling bill in Summer, and save energy in Winter , metal roofing products have Energy Star ratings. If you need to save more energy , and eliminate ice damming, a double strapped metal roofing system with ASV (above sheathing ventilation) will duct heated air away from your roof in Summer, and reduce attic heat loss in Winter.
How Much Does Metal Roofing Cost
Metal roofing typically costs around 2 - 2.5 times the price of asphalt shingles but has 5 times the life expectancy of asphalt shingles.
Use our FREE METAL ROOFING CALCULATOR to determine if metal roofing works with your budget,
Use our FREE METAL ROOFING CALCULATOR to determine if metal roofing works with your budget,
Type of Roof |
Pro's |
Con's |
Affordable , Great Aesthetics |
Low Life Expectancy in Canada _12-15 Yrs |
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Slate Roofs |
Classic beauty - Last 100 plus Years |
An Expensive Roof Solution_Affordability |
Cedar Shake Roofs |
Traditional Wood Look - Eco Friendly |
Low Life Expectancy in Canada _15-20 Yrs |
Slates, Shakes, Tiles - Great Aesthetics |
3 times the price of Asphalt Shingles |
|
Wide Selection -Durable-Great Aesthetics |
2 times the price of asphalt shingles |
|
Wide Selection, Durable, Affordable |
1.5 times the price of Asphalt Shingles |