Residential metal roofing

According to the National Roofing Contractor’s Association the popularity of residential metal roofing has skyrocketed over the last decade. Is it that the corrugated tin barn look has come into style, or did pixies and elves with metal roof stocks skew the results? No. The market now includes new types of metal roofs that look great while being durable, light weight, and fire-resistant. Formerly only popular for business and industrial buildings, metal roofs have found a new home…on houses.

Metal roofing materials have a number of other advantages. They’re quick to install and excellent reflectors of heat from the sun. It’s a common misconception that because it’s hot on a metal roof it will be hot under the roof. But the metal roof reflects the heat, that’s why it’s hot above the roof. If it’s hotter on top, it’s cooler down below the roof.

Metal roofs are made mostly from aluminum and steel, but copper and other alloys are also used. While the new metal roofs can mimic the look of other traditional residential roofing materials, some architects stick to a commercial look because of its clean lines.

This is the real world, and in the real world nothing is perfect. Metal roofs also have drawbacks which each homeowner must evaluate in relation to the advantages. Metal roofs are expensive, between $150 and $600 a square (100 square feet). But this expense can be recovered if the homeowner remains in the home for a long time, and metal roofs help save money by minimizing the need for maintenance of the supporting structure. Anyone who wants to know what life is like inside a drum can live in a house with a metal roof during a rain storm. A metal roof can be much louder than other types of roofs. But sound deadening insulation helps minimize this noise. Metal roofs, particularly aluminum and copper materials, are soft and prone to denting from hail stones. Some metal roofs, however, are warrantied against denting. When planning to walk on the roof for maintenance such as cleaning the gutters, keep in mind that a metal roof tends to be slippery when wet. Some metal finishes can chip and peel, although again they’re generally guaranteed for many years against such marring.

A quick note on lightning for residential metal roofing is, don’t be afraid. People assume that because metal conducts electricity a metal roof will attract lightening. This isn’t the case, particularly when trees or other objects surrounding the home are higher than the roof. Metal roofs can also be grounded for extra protection.

When you wish upon a star, and residential metal roofing is where you are, look up at the shining light, and be happy your choice was right.

Fabral roofing warranty

Fabral describes itself as the leader in metal wall and roof systems. The Fabral roofing warranty on their products is one of the best in the roofing business. in a nutshell most have a lifetime integrity warranty and 20-30 year fade and chalk or corrosion warranty. Such excellent warranties make Fabral an easy choice for metal roofing.

The Fabral Grandrib 3 and Grandrib 3 Plus metal roofing are, according to Fabral, “manufactured from only the best prime quality structural steel available—no seconds ever!” The finish is Enduracoat (TM) 2000, another Fabral product. As Fabral tells it “Whether your application is new or old, commercial, agricultural or residential, Fabral’s panels and paint systems are designed to exceed your requirements and expectations.” What’s the warranty? For Grandrib 3 it’s a lifetime integrity warranty, a 30-year warranty against fade and chalk for walls and roofs, and a 10-year edge rust warranty against acid rain. As expected the Grandrib 3 Plus warranty is even better. It’s a lifetime film integrity warranty, a 30-year warranty against fade and chalk for walls and roofs, a 15-year edge rust warranty against acid rain, and a 25-year non-perforation warranty against acid rain for walls, 20 years for roofs.

Fabral describes its Horizon 16 product in the following manner. “The elements can be tough on roofing materials, but Fabral’s Horizon 16 is up to the task. Horizon 16’s tough, metal construction brings maximum protection, low maintenance, long-lasting beauty and distinctive value to residential properties. Horizon 16 is incredibly energy efficient; many colors reflect the hot rays of the sun to keep homes cooler in the summer. While Horizon 16 weighs considerably less than a shingled roof, it is extremely durable—the fire resistant material can withstand strong winds yet maintain a quiet, soothing sound during a rain storm. Horizon 16 can be installed over any solid decking, or in many cases, right over an existing roof.” Since it’s a Fabral product, the warranty is as hefty as expected; a Lifetime warranty, a 30-year chalk and fade warranty for painted, a 15-year edge rust warranty against acid rain, and a limited 20-year paint warranty on Bright Copper Penny.

Ultra-Loc is another Fabral residential roofing metal material. “Ultra-Loc’s tough, metal construction brings maximum protection, low maintenance, long-lasting beauty and distinctive value to residential properties.” The warranty includes a 30-year chalk and fade warranty for painted, a 15-year edge rust warranty against acid rain, and a limited 20-year paint warranty on Bright Copper Penny.

The verdict is in. The Fabral roofing warranty is solid, for any product. More information on all of Fabral’s products, including the Fabral roofing warranty for each, can be found at their web site http://www.fabral.com.