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Metal roofing offers numerous benefits, including durability and enhanced aesthetics, making it an attractive choice for both residential and commercial properties. Our guide is tailored to simplify this process, providing valuable insights into various metal roofing materials, their advantages, and essential installation considerations.
Discover our versatile metal roofing panels suitable for various industries. Choose from standing seam, concealed fastener, and exposed fastener panels to meet your specific project needs.
Concealed fastener panels provide exceptional weather resilience and durability, making them a practical choice for conventional or wood-framed structures. With their sleek design and robust construction, our concealed fastener metal roofs offer both aesthetic appeal and long-term savings on maintenance costs.
Ideal for: Architectural, residential & commercial buildings
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Exposed fastener metal roofing, with its direct application of fastening materials, provides durability against weather, pests, and fire damage while requiring minimal maintenance, resulting in long-term cost savings. While some of these panels are approved for use on both roofs and walls, not all panel profiles can be installed interchangeably, so it's important to verify suitability for the intended roof and wall applications.
Ideal for: Residential, commercial, agricultural, canopies and storage building use
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Standing seam metal roof systems consist of vertical or trapezoidal legs separated by flat spaces. Our standing seam roofing stands out for its exceptional durability and weather resilience. Its concealed fastener design prevents exposure to elements that could lead to failure over time, as panels are attached to the roof deck with clips, eliminating the risk of moisture seepage through nail or fastener holes.
Ideal for: Commercial and recreational building applications
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As metal building and roof panel experts, we often receive questions about choosing the right panel for a project. It's all about considering factors such as your roof properties, regional climate, roof shape, and desired warranty. Below we’ll break it down to help you find the right fit for your needs.
Steep slope roofs aren't just practical – they're eye-catching too. In residential construction, they play a big role in how your home looks from the outside. A steep slope roof has a slope greater than 3:12 and is perfect for areas with heavy snow. Plus, it keeps water from pooling on your roof. When you're picking out a metal roof, you're not just choosing something sturdy – you're choosing something that'll make your home look great.
Low-slope roofs are typically found in commercial buildings. These roofs are large, flat planes that must be designed to effectively carry the expected volume of water and snow off the roof based on seasonal needs.
Your location and climate play a big role in choosing the right panels for your project. Certain regions, like Miami-Dade County in Florida and the Texas Coast, have strict building codes that determine which panels you can install. Considering these factors will guide you towards the best panels and substrates for your specific needs.
Engineering Design: Ensuring Structural Integrity
When it comes to roofing, strength matters. The pressure on your roof demands sturdy materials. That's why it's crucial to involve a professional engineer in designing your roof system. They'll help choose the right panels that can handle the load. Make sure the manufacturer provides third-party test data for industry-accepted standards like ASTM or UL to ensure their panels meet defined performance standards under the same test parameters – if a panel isn't tested according to these standardized methods, it may not perform comparably to panels that have been properly tested and certified.
Geometry: Tailoring Panels to Fit Your Roof
The shape of your roof matters more than you might think. Simple roofs, like single-slope roofs, are like boxes – almost any panel will do. But for more complex roofs with hips, valleys, and other special features, you need to be more selective. Take, for example, a low-slope roof with a valley – certain panels might not be the best fit. Understanding your roof's geometry helps narrow down your panel options.
Panel Types: Choosing the Right Fit
When it comes to metal roof panels, there are three main types: concealed fastener, exposed fastener, and standing seam roof (SSR) panels.
Concealed fastener panels have fasteners hidden from view, creating a smooth, aesthetically pleasing surface.
Exposed fastener panels use visible screws to secure the panels, allowing for simpler, more economical installation.
Standing seam roof (SSR) panels are a type of concealed fastener system, offering four distinctive vertically crimped seam profiles like trapezoidal or vertical rib styles. SSR panels are well-suited for various roof slopes and can withstand harsh weather conditions. While exposed fastener panels tend to be more cost-effective upfront, concealed systems and SSRs can provide better resistance to leaks and thermal movement issues over time.
Weatherproofing Warranties: Ensuring Protection
Weathertightness warranties are available for the roof systems only. All manufacturer procedures must be followed for issuance of the warranty. Weathertightness warranties require approval prior to the Buyer ordering materials. Speak with your sales representative and follow the appropriate approval process.
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Fortify Building Solutions offers both through-fastened and concealed-fastened roofing systems and we will take a look at the differences and benefits of each below.
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Explore a diverse selection of top-quality roofing solutions tailored to your needs. From versatile standing seam options to exposed fastener panels, find the perfect fit for your project.
