Profiled
Sheet Roofing is a type of metal roofing that is highly adaptable to many kinds
of buildings, anything from domestic properties to commercial business
buildings such as warehouses and even farms. The roofing is formed in
sheet-like panels which can come as flat or profiled. They also come in the
form of shingles (a metal tile shaped material similar to slates.) This type of
roofing is joined by rolled design which will in turn create a protective seam.
For industrial buildings tin metal roof panels often referred to as ‘wriggly
tin’ roofing is frequently used. Before you take the plunge to invest, it's
certainly worth considering a few deciding factors to help you make an informed
decision.
What is the environment?
There are
certain environments that a metal roof will not be practical for. But there are
certainly many perks to metal roofing, particularly if your property is based
in an area that experiences particularly extreme weather such as:
● High wind speeds.
● Extreme sun exposure.
● High levels of moisture such as
sleet, ice, rain and snow.
This
certainly isn't to say that metal roofing wouldn't work in more neutral
environments. As a matter of fact, it's pretty adaptable to any kind of setting
ensuring the right type of panel is used.
Be aware of maintenance
If you do
choose to implement metal roofing in your home, you should be aware of the fact
it will require some level of upkeep and maintenance. The maintenance will vary
depending on the size of your roof and the condition that it’s in.
Nevertheless, having an awareness of this is certainly a consideration you need
to think about.
Safety factors
Naturally,
whatever type of property you have, safety is always paramount. Bearing this in
mind, a leak or fire that originates from your roofing can have a disastrous
and potentially hazardous impact on the building even putting lives at risk.
It's important that you have some kind of understanding of the various
materials used for metal roofing, how they work and what protective properties might
be relevant or apply to you. The majority of metal roofing is class A fire
resistant and non combustible, thus making it highly resistant to catching on
fire. A great deal of metal roofing materials are also Class 4 UL 2218 rated.
This basically implies to you that the roofing won't puncture or be damaged in
extreme hail - consisting of up to 2-inch diameter.
Aesthetic purposes
It may
surprise you, but one of the biggest appealing factors of metal roofing is that
its available in a variety of colours, this includes bold and vivid primary
colors as well as more subtle earth tones such as terichotta, grey, and green.
There are also many manufacturers who have specifically based paints systems
for this kind of roofing. This kind of paint will also be highly weather
resistant and provide you with longevity lasting for decades. This is why metal
roofing is frequently backed by paint warranties.
If you are considering metal sheet roofing, look
no further than WR Leivers. We are a full service roofing company and dedicated
to creating the perfect domestic and commercial roofing for you. Whether its a
simple revamp or a full roof installation, our expert team with over 40 years
experience will be happy to help. For more information on our range of services
get
in touch
today.
