Metal Panel Roofing - Value Conscious & Great Performance
The roof of a home is a key element of any building design and one of its most significant structural aspects. Value-conscious house owners seeking long-term roofing solutions that combine aesthetics and performance are increasingly turning toward metal panel roofing. According to much research, metal panel roofing has surged in popularity over the past decade.
Metal roof paneling has been proven to withstand all sort of weather, lasts a long time, and requires little to maintain. What is more, its makers have extended our choice of finishes, styles and colors to coordinate with and beautify our structures. Technological developments in coatings and finishes have made it possible to develop cool metal roofing which provides greater economy by decreasing energy use and therefore reduces the money we spend to cool or heat our buildings.
In discussing metal residential roofing numerous questions arise during design development and with the abundance of metal roofing products on the market, it is very important to understand the complexities of the various roofing systems. Only by specifying the appropriate roofing system, underlayment, substrate and finish will the complete potential of a metal roof be realized.
There are two fundamental types of metal panel roofing, which are classified according to the method in which the roof resists water. This is determined by the slope or the pitch of the roof. The first type is the structural roofing which features water-resistant panels and is used on low-slope roofs. Architectural or non-structural roofing is designed in such a way that water sheds quickly, and requires steeper slopes.
Normally, in a structural roof, panels are capable of spanning between structural supports, and are joined by clips to the building structure, The floating clip system that fastens the structural panels to the roof allows for thermal expansion and contraction. Since thermal expansion and contraction influences all materials to some extent, structural panels and flashing must be designed in such a way to accommodate that same expansion.
Structural metal framing and purlins are usually included in the roof assembly to which structural metal panel roof systems are typically fitted over. If your area has a lot of snow or high winds or even when the owner requires it, panels can be installed over solid substances such as metal decking, plywood, and oriented-strand board that combines with ISO board insulation to get the correct panel system structural load.
Everyday, more consumers are choosing metal panel roofing technology. The metal roof panel has been proven to withstand all sort of weather, last a long time, and require very little maintenance. Technological developments in coatings and finishes have made it possible to develop cool metal roofing which provides greater economy by decreasing energy use and therefore lowers the money we spend to cool or heat our buildings. There are many questions that come up when you are talking about metal residential roofing. There are numerous choices available, so it is very important that you know about the difference between roofing systems.
Published May 13th, 2008
Filed in Real Estate
