Amazingly, quite low: as little as 1/2:12 (1/2" to the foot) for standing seam metal roofs - a definite benefit for many low-pitch applications. Most other roofing systems require minimum pitches of 3:12.

X-5 X-treme, V-600, V-600CS, V-400E, V-300, V-300CS, V-300-7 and All Fold-A-Vent Products can be used with any roof pitch from 3/12 to 16/12. For hip applications minimum over all roof pitch must be at least a 4/12 pitch. (The old style V-400 can only be used with up to a 10/12 pitch roof.)

Metal is one of the most durable roofing products known to man. If you take the time to inspect your own roof, you will find that metal is used in all the difficult areas of the roof including the drip edges, valleys and flashings. Metal is used in these extremely demanding areas regardless of the material used on the rest of the roof. There is a reason for this: Metal can take it.

No, it is not noisy. The unique floating design of Springhouse Shingles incorporates a small air space between the shingles and the roof deck. This space minimises noise echoes and ensures that noise is not transferred through to the roof deck. Coupled with other building products: i.e. attic, air space, insulation and drywall, a Springhouse roof will sound no different than any other roofing material.

Contrary to popular belief, when installed over solid decking a metal roofing is not noisy when it rains. In fact, according to one study, a metal roof's noise levels are about the same as other products like asphalt shingles, wood shakes, or clay tiles. The idea that metal roofing is noisy most likely comes from installations over open framing. An open framed installation does increase the noise a metal roofing creates.

Ordinary roofing materials have shorter life spans than metal roofing and will need to be replaced far more often. With constantly increasing material and labor cost, that could mean a significant expense over the life of your home. A metal roof will last far longer, saving you money and adding value to your home.

Yes, but since a metal roof requires virtually no maintenance, there should be no reason to do so. Like any roof, care should be exercised.

The roof pitch refers to the angle or the steepness of your roof. Builders can use a carpenter's square to find the angle of a roof.

In most applications over asphalt shingles, our metal roofing can be applied over the old roof with 30lb felt underlayment or 1'x4' lathing boards installed between the existing roof and the new metal roof. This saves money and time. In addition, because there is no old roof to remove, landfill space is spared, helping to protect our environment.

This could very well by the last roof you will ever put on your home, barn, shed or hobby shop-with life expectancies that can easily exceed 30 years. Corrosion resistant substrates and long-life finishes ensure long-term performance, minimal maintenance and life-cycle cost savings.

A metal roof will last at least 2-3 times longer than a regular roof. An asphalt roof needs re-roofing every 12-20 years, while a metal roof will last 40 years and beyond. Other roofing materials begin to decompose as soon as they are exposed to the elements. A metal roof will never decompose and will hold its good looks for decades. Most metal roofs come with up to a 50 year warranty. Metal roofs have actually lasted over 100 years in many instances.

Wind: Experience during hurricanes has shown that metal roofing greatly outperform other roofing products. Water: A metal roof offers superior protection against moisture penetration, greatly reducing the chance of damage to the structure. Hail: Hail will not penetrate a metal roof. For more information, check out the advantages of metal roofing.

Metal roofing reflects the majority of the sun's rays, so it doesn't retain as much heat as wood, asphalt shingles, tiles, or cement. This means a metal roof could help your attic stay cooler longer - leading to a significant reduction in your energy bills. Many of our metal roofing products are Energy Star® rated.

Yes. We offer a 35mm modular low pitch conservatory roof system, which comes as an installation ready kit. Known as 'L2 in a Pack', this system offers sculptured cappings as well as the option of opal, bronze or 'Silhouette' polycarbonate.

In northern Europe ideally, between 30 and 50 degrees; however, the system will work quite effectively from flat to vertical. For any other parts of the world please contact us for advice. We would always encourage you to check with the appropriate local regulatory bodies before purchasing a system. Local Authorities are charged with the responsibility of trying to reduce energy consumption in homes and are normally very receptive to innovative energy saving products such as SUNWARM.

If you do not see a question you may have listed here, please email Support at support@hartshearth.com or call us at 800-924-0850 and ask us. We are more than happy to answer all questions.

Garages - 10 or 12 degree roof pitch or we can accommodate a 22.5-degree roof pitch to match the roofline of the majority of older style Australian homes. Raised Barns - 10-degree roof fall on the sides and a 20-degree roof pitch in the centre raised section.

Good idea in snow country, or if you're in an area where water is scarce. Think about a "rain catchment" system with a metal roof, gutters, and a holding tank.