Metal Roofing Panels For Commercial And Residential Roofs

A metal roof is considered a “lifetime roof” as the average lifespan of a metal roof is 40-60 years, or approximately 2-3 times longer than an asphalt shingle roof. However, metal roofs can last even longer with proper care and maintenance.

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Metal roofing has many benefits including being durable, energy efficient, long lasting, and attractive. It also has resistance to mold, mildew, termites, rot, impact, and fire. A metal roof will save you money in the long term as it lasts 2-3 times as long as other popular roofing such as asphalt shingle roofs.

No, there is a wide range of quality within the metal roofing category to fit most budgets and requirements. While standing seam metal roofs are a more premium product than a corrugated roof, they are also double the cost. 

If you are looking for the highest quality metal roof, understand that it will also be significantly more expensive than other types of metal roofing.

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Yes, one of the greatest benefits of metal roof ownership is that they are a low maintenance roof.  

We do suggest an occasional inspection (we recommend yearly) to spot potential problems before they form and cleaning as necessary to upkeep its appearance. However overall, metal roofs do not require much time or attention after proper installation.

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While all metal will rust eventually overtime, metal roofing panels are engineered to resist rust and also include a protective coating to resist oxidation and the formation of rust. If premature rust does occur, the paint on the panels may be covered under a warranty.

Though they are designed to be resistant to rust, steel roofing panels will rust when too close to the ocean due to the salt spray. You want to use metals that are compatible with the coast only when located on the ocean.

Metal has one of the largest color selections for roofing and comes in almost any color you can think of. The available colors will vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. 

Western States Metal Roofing proudly offers over 100 color choices including specialty colors you won’t find anywhere else.

When it comes to overall quality and appearance, standing seam metal roofing is viewed in the steel roofing industry as being the gold standard metal roof and is often used on luxury real estate. 

Another luxury metal material with excellent curb appeal and durability is copper roofing. However, which type of metal roof is best will vary from project to project depending on which factor (budget, appearance, installation time etc.) is most important.  

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Yes, metal roofing can bring significant energy savings on heating and cool costs by using a cool roof due to its higher solar reflectance.

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Yes, you can potentially qualify to receive an impact- resistant roof discount on your insurance policy with a metal roof depending on your insurance provider.

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When choosing the right roofing contractor, you want to hire someone who is licensed, insured and experienced with metal roofing specifically. You also want to make sure you receive a written estimate and warranty if one is offered. Getting a referral from a trusted source and seeing photos of previous work is also highly advised.

For your convenience, we have outlined the most important questions to ask roofing contractors before hiring them.

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Metal roofing panels on their own have a Class A fire rating. However, a metal roofing system is a “by assembly roof covering.” This means it requires other underlying material, which are outlined in the manufacturer’s specifications, for the entire roof to achieve the Class A fire rating.

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Metal roofing has excellent durability and is classified with Class 4 Impact Resistance. An impact resistant roof is designed to resist damage that results from hail or any flying debris that could potentially damage the roof puncturing, denting or scratching the roof material.

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26 gauge is standard for residential metal roofing and commercial roofing. However, metal roofs are available in gauges ranging from 22-29 gauge. Thicker gauges, like 22 or 24 gauge, are necessary when the roof is installed in areas that experience extreme weather like snow country. A thinner 29 gauge roof can be suitable in mild climates or for agricultural buildings such as pole barns.

Galvanized steel and Galvalume are both coated metal products, however their coatings are different. Galvanized steel is coated with rust-inhibiting zinc. Galvalume coating consists of zinc, aluminum and silicon for additional strength and corrosion protection. Their appearances are also slightly different. While both materials are shiny, galvanized steel is significantly shinier than galvalume.

Galvalume® is "self-healing," meaning if part of the steel is exposed from being cut, the Galvalume® will stop the rust from spreading over the panel, whereas galvanized steel is not self-healing and rusting will only worsen over time.

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Every type of roof runs the risk of experiencing a leak when exposed to extreme weather like heavy rain or snow. Some types of metal roofing offer more resistance to leaks than others.

Mechanically seamed standing seam metal roofing offers maximum leak resistance by being extra secure and not having any screw penetrations holes for water to seep through. 

Metal roofing is less leak resistant when they have exposed fasteners, as heavy rain can penetrate the roof surface through tiny gaps where the screws are installed. Proper installation and the use of underlayment can help minimize the risk of leaks.

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When a metal roofing system is correctly installed with the proper underlayment and insulation, it has the same noise level as any other type of roof system. 

These additional layers of the metal roofing system are important in absorbing and muffling sounds and make it much quieter than if the roof was installed directly on an open frame.

Yes, a metal roof can be installed over a shingle roof which saves time and the additional expense of removing the old roof. However, make sure the shingle roof is in good condition first before installing the new roof over it. If the shingle roofing has underlying problems, the longevity of the new metal roof will be compromised.

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The fasteners will pierce the face of the metal roofing panels and then attach to the structure. The screws are visible and aren’t hidden by the panel seams. 7/8" Corrugated and R Panel are two popular types of exposed fastener metal roofing panels.

The fastener is hidden and does not penetrate the face of the metal panel. Instead, the panels are attached directly to the roof deck with a clip or screwed through a fastener flange. Standing seam metal roofing has concealed fasteners.