What are the advantages of metal over other types of roofing?

Metal panels are offered in a wide variety of colors with long life coatings to resist growth of mildew, moss and fungus. Metal roofing is lightweight strong and when properly applied can withstand winds over 100 mph. Finally, metal roofing last longer, conserves energy and requires very little maintenance.

A. Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life coatings that do not support the growth of moss, mildew or fungus. Metal panels are lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand severe weather—snow easily slides off the roof.  more

Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life coatings that do not support the growth of moss, mildew or fungus. Metal panels are lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand severe weathersnow easily slides off the roof. Finally, metal roofing lasts longer, conserves energy, and requires virtually no maintenance.  more

Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life coatings that do not support the growth of moss, mildew or fungus. Metal panels are lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand severe weather—snow easily slides off the roof. Finally, metal roofing lasts longer, conserves energy, and requires virtually no maintenance.

Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life coatings that do not support the growth of moss, mildew or fungus. Metal panels are lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand severe weather—snow easily slides off the roof. Finally, metal roofing lasts longer, conserves energy, and requires virtually no maintenance. Question: Can I install metal panels directly over my old, worn-out shingles? Answer: Since metal weighs only 1/3 as much as shingles, you can often attach metal panels without tearing off your existing shingle roof. This eliminates the cost and problems of disposing of the old shingles. The best way to do this is to attach 1" x 4" or 2" x 4" furring strips at 24" o/c parallel to the eave and ridge. Question: How do I attach metal panels? Answer: Community Builders will us stainless steel screws— color matched to the color of your roof. Screw fasteners are preferred over nails for superior pullout resistance and weather ...

Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life...  more

Prefinished metal roofing is offered in a broad palette of attractive colors with long-life coatings that do not support the growth of moss, mildew or fungus. Metal panels are lightweight, yet strong enough to withstand severe weather,and snow easily slides off the roof. Finally, metal roofing lasts longer, conserves energy, and requires virtually no maintenance.Can metal panels be installed directly over my old, worn out shingles?Since metal panels weigh only 1/3 as much as shingles, you can often attach metal panels without removing your existing shingle roof. This eliminates the cost and problem of disposing of the old shingles. The best way to do this is to attach 1” x 4” or 2” x 4” firring strips at 24” o/c parallel to the eaves and ridge.How are metal panels attached? We will use stainless steel screws— color matched to the color of your roof. Screw fasteners are preferred over nails for superior pullout resistance and weather tightness. Screw fasteners are designed to go into ...  more