Over the last decade, metal roofing has taken the world over by storm thanks to the multiple benefits it offers and how it can automatically increase the value of your home. However, despite these positive attributes, finding quality metal roofing is still a difficult task for some. Today, we’ll take you through 7 key considerations to finding quality metal roofing for your property!

Manufacturer

Quality metal roofing is directly proportionate to the metal roofing manufacturer. There are a number of questions you have to ask yourself to avoid hiring the wrong contractor. For instance, what is their scale of operations, how long do they take to ship and deliver products, do they provide adequate after sales service? Before finalising on one particular metal roofing manufacturer, be sure to ask your friends and neighbours for recommendations and reviews. Be sure to check for licenses, experience, as well as cost beforehand.

Warranty

As is with almost every product we buy, metal roofing, too, comes with a product warranty. For a metal roof, warranties are a huge selling point. It is vital for you to be aware of the different types of metal roofing warranties and what they cover. Usually, metal roofing manufacturers offer the following warranties:

Substrate – This warranty refers to the core metal making up your metal roofing sheet or coil. The warranty will state that the substrate will not rust, breakdown or show any sign of degradation for a specified period. The manufacturer will offer this warranty.

Paint – Another warranty offered by the metal roofing manufacturer and covers different levels of degradation of your metal roofs paint system. While the metal roofing manufacturer offers this warranty, it is often on behalf of the paint provider. This warranty most often covers fading, chipping, cracking and peeling. However, a few things not covered by the warranty include weather damage, fire damage, improper handling, etc.

Weather-tight – These warranties cover leaks in your metal roofing system for a specific period of time. While the metal roofing manufacturer offers this warranty, architects and builder owners use it more often to ensure longevity and integrity.

Workmanship – This warranty is offered by the metal roofing manufacturer, and it covers installation errors that could potentially be harmful to your metal roofing system.

Type of metal

Metal roofing has been around for centuries, with different metals gaining popularity periodically. Here’s a quick rundown of the most favoured metal roofing materials:

Tin – First introduced in the 19th century, tin is often considered to be rare and unused metal.

Copper – Copper roofs are considered to be the godfather of metal roofing, having been around for centuries. It is also believed to be the first ever metal roofing material.

Aluminium – Aluminium roofing, today, is considered to be the most metal roofing material, as it can withstand the harshest of environments including damage due to salt and seawater.

Zinc – It is a favourite among architects and contractors because of its ease of use and immunity to corrosion.

Steel – Steel as a roofing material is created using an alloy of iron and other elements and one of the world’s most popular construction material. Steel is further divided into stainless steel, galvanised steel and galvalume.

You can check out our blog on the top 5 metal roofing materials for more information.

Coatings

Another tip to finding quality metal roofing is to check the coatings. This refers to the paint system used to coat your metal roofing sheets. At Dura Roof, our roofing sheets come with high-performance paints that protect your roof from harmful UV rays, making sure the colours last longer, restrict cracking, peeling and fading. We employ a multi-layering approach with our colour coated roofing sheets – the base material is first introduced to an aluminium and zinc layer, then a primary coat of paint and finally a finishing coat to lock everything in place.

Product designs

A big part of your decision to find and choose quality metal roofing should pertain to the style of your metal roof. Choosing the right kind of style for your home impacts its overall aesthetic. Today metal roofing sheets are creatively manufactured to imitate shingles, tiles and slate. You could opt for these newer designs or the traditional vertical seam panel.  

Testings, certifications and approvals

In your search for quality metal roofing, you cannot ignore the importance of certifications and approvals in terms of quality products and processes. These ensure that your roofing system isn’t compromised before, during or post installation. There are multiple approvals you need to look for including fire tests, wind resistance, impact resistance, weatherisation and so on.

Installation

The final step in the process is installation. There are multiple instances where the installation of metal roofs is handled by poorly skilled labour. Reach out to your roofing manufacturer and ensure that their installers have received adequate and appropriate training before finalising.

We hope these key considerations to find quality metal roofing prove useful. Reach out to the experts at Dura Roof today and let us handle all your roofing queries.