Metal Roofing Systems
Metal Roofing System Types
If you have decided that you want to install a Metal Roof on your home, be sure that you talk to you Metal Roofing Contractor about the Metal Roofing Panel Type and the Specific Metal Roofing System they are installing.
Select Metal Roofing System - It is important that you select the right Panel Type and the Specific Metal Roofing System that not only aligns with your budget, but also meets you local building codes, TDI requirements and is the best fit for you roof layout.
Metal Roof Layout and Design - The design and complexity level of your roof and pitch (how flat or steep it is) will determine which is the best fit for your project.
Windstorm Certification - TDI (Texas Department of Insurance) We are a Roofing Contractor and Panel Manufacturer with expert metal Roofing Specialist Certified to provide Standing Seam Metal Roofing installations that comply with TDI (Texas Department of Insurance) Windstorm requirements. We manufacture standing seam panels on-site, with the highest quality material available in the market; this enables us to pass on significant cost saving to homeowners or roofing contractors for your metal roof installation.
Roof Types - There are three major categories metal roofs fall under. Metal roof cost among these system vary depending on metal roof panels being used, metal roof colors, metal roof installation and metal roofing suppliers where you buy metal coils.
Make sure you consult with your Roofing Contractor to decide which is the best for you. Remember that what should drive the decision on the metal roof type to install should never be just aesthetics; you may and up with a great looking roof that does not perform well under the elements.
TDI Approved
We install only Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm Certified Metal Roofing Systems.
Types of Metal Roofs
Hidden Fastener
Exposed Fastener
Exposed Fastener
Hidden Fastener Roof Systems (Standing Seam Metal Roof System) an extremely versatile and can be engineered to perform well in almost any situation. Done right, these standing seam metal roof systems can be installed in almost flat roof pitches and give your Roof Installer the flexibly to waterproof any detail and will last upward of 50 Years. Snap Lock Standing Seam is the panel with the least labor cost. These types of Roof System offer some of the highest uplift wind pressure resistance and thus are the most suitable for Coastal applications. Check with your Metal Roofing Company for all available options.
Exposed Fastener
Exposed Fastener
Exposed Fastener
Exposed Fastener Roof Systems are fast to install and relatively inexpensive panel width is 36" so one linear foot will cover three square foot. However, these system are design for Roofs that have minimal detail and have sufficient pitch to ensure that the roof rapidly sheds water. More frequently, these Roof Types are being used in Residential applications. Originally these System were designed for agriculture and commercial applications.
Stone Coated
Exposed Fastener
Stone Coated
Stoned Coated Roof Systems are not new to the industry, they have been around for a number of years now. Increasingly they become accessible in various Panel Profiles appalling to Homeowners that are looking for a traditional looking Roof Systems but with the added longevity and strength of a Metal Roof System. These however are some of the most expensive Metal Roof Systems currently available in the market check with your Roofing Contractor for installation costs.
Which Profile is best for you?
Selecting the best panel profile
Talk to you roofer to select the best option that fits your needs. There are a number of factors to take into consideration when selecting the best standing seam metal roof system for your home. Make sure you understand the various options and that your expert roofer provides all the pros and cons on each system to help you make a decision.
Standing Seam Metal Roof Profile Options (Hidden Fastener)
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Good. These standing seam metal roofing panels profile is the the least expensive profile to install due to the ease of installation. It requires minimal equipment and tools and less overall labor for Roofing Installers. It's cons are:
- Fasten directly to decking with no room to expand.
- Follows decking which can enhance any defect and causing oil canning.
- It has less resistance to uplift wind pressures.
- Not recommended for low pitch roofs.
Snaplock Clip System
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Better. The better option would be snalp lock with clip. This allows the panels to float on the roof and has room to move during thermal expansion and contraction. Installed properly with the right number of clips, it can minimize oil canning on your standing seam panels.
It's cons are:
- More labor intensive due to clips.
- Slight higher cost of installation.
- Not recommended for low pitch roofs.
Mechanical Seam
Snaplock Nailstrip Panel
Mechanical Seam
Best. The best standing seam metal roofing option is mechanical standing seam. This can be single or double-lock depending on the requirements. These Standing Seam Panels are the best option for high uplift wind pressures. Recommended for low pitch roof. Suitable for coastal applications. Best for more complex roofs with many slops, valleys, hips, crickets, etc.
Its cons are:
- Higher Labor Cost.
- Longer Installation times.
Onsite Metal Panel Manufacturing
Fabricating material onsite
Traditionally metal roofing contractors would request material from a national manufacturer by providing roof measurements. manufactures would the proceed to generate a cut list of the length and amounts of panels that were needed. This presented two major obstacles:
- Waste - First it generated too much waste, manufactures would have to provide panel lengths based on approximate sketches of a roof, so to be on the safe side most would increase the panel length to prevent panels from being too short. This however turned out to be a big waste problem, as more often than not, panel would need to be cut to the exact length and the cutoff pieces would then be wasted.
- Shipping - Another major drawback was shipping; panel length was limited to what a flat bed could carry and panels at times and to be overlapped during installation to accommodate long sections of roof. Additionally, if for any reason there were mistakes or panels got damaged, this would present a very bad situation has installers would have to figure out how to get additional materials shipped without breaking the bank.