Steel has been successfully used for roofing on commercial and institutional buildings for over 50 years. This long track record has shown steel roofing to be an attractive, versatile, and durable product, with a lifespan 2 to 3 times longer than conventional roofing products. In addition, over the product life cycle, steel roofing is extremely cost effective. Residential construction is just beginning to realize the numerous benefits of steel roofing.

Steel roofing makes economic sense and adds to the value of your home. Your roof's long life, durability, low maintenance requirements, and lasting aesthetic appeal will all be strong selling points. Prospective buyers will take notice of this feature when the time comes for you to sell.

Yes. Some care must be exercised while walking on the roof, but note that roofers walk all over the shingles during the installation process.

Steel roofing is classified as a noncombustible roofing material (Class A). In new construction and in many re-roofing applications the metal roofing system is a Class A noncombustible roof assembly. In roof-over applications, where panels are installed over old combustible shakes or shingles, the resulting roof assembly can be classified as A, B, or C depending upon the type of underlayment installed between the old and new roof.

All inside corners and roof valleys need a deflector to insure no water run off. Screening may be used in place of the deflector, but it is recommended to use the deflector to insure proper water flow.

Steel roofing is normally purchased through distributors (e.g. building supply stores or lumber yards) although a few manufacturers will sell direct. We have provided you with a list of the manufacturers and the distributors that you can contact. The list of distributors may not list all of the available sources, so visit your local building supply stores as well.

No. A properly vented steel roof system moves air both between the shingles and the underlying deck as well as moving air from vents under the decking. Heated air is allowed to dissipate through the ridgeline as cooler air is drawn through eave vents. Reduced energy bills can result from airflow both under and over the decking.

Usually only a few days. The complexity of the building’s roofscape is the primary factor in determining the time required. Complex roofs require more time than basic designs. top

Note that the weights for cedar, clay and concrete products are all dry weights. All three-product categories weights increase when wet .

even tile! The choices are endless. However, steel is the most cost effective, is lightweight and extremely durable.

Severe storms or very heavy rain to the South-to-Southwest of your location may interrupt satellite reception until the storm clears or moves. Cloudiness or average rain should not interrupt your service.

The characteristics of metal are such that it absorbs and dissipates heat quickly. As with any material, colour is one of the governing factors related to reflectivity and absorption. Experience shows that installing a metal roof on your home should not affect your energy requirements, and could in fact reduce it.

Home owners who have re-roofed with Rustic Shingle have found their energy costs to decrease by up to twenty percent after the roof was installed. This is due to Rustic Shingle's low emissivity value. Rather than pass the heat of the sun into your attic, Rustic Shingle reflects up to 94.5 percent of the sun's rays. This reflectiveness is an inherent property of the aluminum Rustic Shingle is composed of, regardless of the color you choose.

Actually, a metal roof can save you money on your a/c costs because it has a higher heat reflectivity than other roofing products like asphalt/fiberglass shingles, wood, tile, etc. During the summer it makes buildings cooler by efficiently reflecting away sunlight and reducing the amount of heat transmitted into the building. Likewise, it makes buildings warmer in the winter by reflecting inside heat from the underside of the roof back into the building.

Whatever you think will look good on your home. Putting a roof on your home is not only an important financial decision, but it has an important aesthetic value for your home too. When you drive up to your home, you say to yourself "that's a nice looking roof."

When there is a fire in a closed structure, the fire and smoke build up and move upward until it cannot go up any farther. Smoke travels upward until something stops it like a ceiling or a roof. At this time, the smoke mushrooms outward filling the structure. If the firefighters punch a hole in the roof, the smoke is able to escape. If there are victims inside, this could better enable them to breath and be more easily located by the firefighters.

In 1992, President Clinton used many of the main areas to hold a press conference when he announced his Cabinet appointments from the 1885 House of Representatives Chamber. On Election Night in 1996, his campaign team used the Riverfront Room as a "Ready Room." The Supreme Court chamber was used as the Communications Room. Then he, Hilary and Chelsea walked out from the Central Hallway onto the platform.

Generally the Contractor's installer will, with your permission, locate your inside water meter, remove the old meter, install the new meter and run wire along a wall or foundation to a point at least 12 feet above the meter level. They will then attach the transmitting unit, and clean up the area.

Based on German experience, a green roof can be expected to double or triple the life of the underlying conventional roof by protecting from human activity and wind-blown debris; shielding from UV radiation; and buffering temperature extremes, thereby minimizing damage from daily expansion and contraction.

Not always. Some roofing manufacturers require strapping to fasten down their products, so they should be consulted. In a re-roofing application strapping can be useful to provide better anchorage to the roof trusses and to level out the roof surface. There is also some advantage to having an air space behind the roofing, but not all manufacturers insist on it. Consult the manufacturer.

Very little maintenance is needed for steel roofs. The roofs can be periodically washed to remove any debris. In the long term, occasionally repainting your roof will extend its life by decades. Your contractor or manufacturer can give you further instruction on roof care.

No! The dead air space between Allmet Stone Coated Steel Roof Panels and the roof decking combined with the stone coating dampens exterior noise even in a rainstorm.

No! In fact, Allmet Roofing Products are made from high quality 26-gauge Galvalume™ steel that is coated with an acrylic basecoat.

Stone Coated Steel roof are very walkable. The new styles today can accommodate traffic for your painter, window washer, chimney sweep, and you putting up your Christmas lights.

The most fire safe roof is a Stone Coated Steel roof. Steel is a noncombustible, Class "A" rated product, the highest rating given. Retired California State Fire Marshall, James McMullen, states that "steel roofing systems provide equivalent or better safety to occupants and the safest roof for fire fighters engaged in fire fighting operations."

Stone Coated Steel roof is an ideal product to protect your home from hail damage. Many of the metal roofing products have received the highest hail rating offered by the Insurance Commissions within the hail belt regions of the United States.

Many of the Stone Coated Steel roofing systems have been tested to withstand hurricane force winds. Stone Coated Steel roofing wind warranties can go as high as 120 m.p.h.

Yes. A reception will be held Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Chambers Building Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.

The inside of a steel building will be finished just the same as any other structure. Common products include wood, concrete, block, glass, sheetrock, EIFS and other various finish products.

Yes, as long as they are still available from the manufacturer; otherwise, with your approval we will match your existing shingles as close as possible.