Metal roof

Metal roofs are 100% recyclable and can be made from other recycled products. Asphalt shingles are petroleum based with other chemicals making their recycling process more toxic, most shingles are not recycled and 20 billion pounds are sent to landfills every year and take hundreds of years to decompose.

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Metal roofs emissivity is better at reflecting solar radiation at 10%-75% depending on the color choice, compared to asphalt roofs that reflect 5%-25% depending on their color.

Over the lifetime of the metal roof they keep 95% of the reflective capacity compared to other roof types that loose 20%-40% of their reflective capacity. The highly reflective coatings in the paint of metal roofing can lower utility bills by 40%.

Metal roofs can last up to 100 years, with installers providing 50-year warranties. Because of their longevity, most metal roofs are less expensive than asphalt shingles in the long term.

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Metal roofing can consist of a high percentage of recycled material and is 100% recyclable. It does not get as hot as asphalt, a common roofing material, and it reflects heat away from the building underneath in summertime.

On a larger scale, its use reduces the heat island effect of cities when compared to asphalt. Coupled with its better insulating abilities, metal roofs can offer not only a 40% reduction in energy costs in the summer, but also up to a 15% reduction in the energy costs in the winter according to a 2008 Study by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

This finding is based on the use of a strapping system of four inches between the plywood and "cool-color" metal on top, which provides an air gap between the plywood roof sheathing and the metal. Cool-color metals are light, reflective colors, like white.

The study went on to say that re-sealing and insulating air ducts in the attic will save even more money.

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Metal roofing is also lightweight, creates little stress on the load bearing roof support structures and can be installed on top of an existing roof.

A lightweight roof is very useful for large and or old structures, as it helps to maintain the overall structural integrity of the building. Despite its light weight, metal roofing provides increased wind resistance when compared to other roofing materials.

This is because metal roofing systems use interlocking panels. Metal Roofing Sheets are also resistant to any kind of attack by pests and insects.

When the length of the building's rafters and the length of the metal panel do not line up correctly, there is a chance that these gaps may be created. To compensate for the discrepancy, horizontal seams are employed.

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The potential for leaks is one of the most fundamental reasons why metal panels should always be made on-site to ensure a perfect match with the specifications of the house.

Flashing is a kind of material that is used to support features in the roof that penetrate it, such as vent pipes and chimneys. Any time there is a leak, the flashing should be evaluated since it is one of the weak places in any roofing system.

Because it wears out considerably more quickly than the other roof components, it should not be reused but instead replaced.

Rust is produced when certain metals react with oxygen, and the substance produced is much weaker. At Longhorn Roofing, we exclusively utilize heavy gauge metal panels coated with Galvalume because of its excellent oxidation resistance.

These panels are made from galvanized steel. Rust can be removed in certain circumstances, and the panel may then have retreated with an anti-rust coating.

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When putting together panels, you may use either nails or screws to secure them. Other types of metal roofs may not contain adequately covered fasteners, in contrast to a standing seam metal roof system, which has reinforced seams that shield most of the fasteners.

Wind or the freezing and thawing cycle may dislodge fasteners, which is why they should be replaced with alternatives of a higher quality.

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.