Value-conscious house owners seeking long-term roofing solutions that combine aesthetics and performance are increasingly turning toward metal panel roofing. Metal panels have been shown to withstand all the elements and have a low level of maintenance so their lifetime cost is relatively low.

1. Metal Panel Roofing: Lasts Longer Than Traditional Roofing
by Ryan McCall - DurableMetalRoofs.com
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.
Roofs that have metal panels have been shown to withstand all the elements
and have a low level of maintenance so their lifetime cost is relatively low. Due
to their popularity many manufacturers are developing a wider array of finishes,
profiles and colors for the metal panels which will add to the aesthetics of the
building. The metal roofing can also save you money in energy costs since the
designers have improved the finish which provides a cooling formulation.
Metal tile roof panels can weigh as little as 125 lb, is a fraction the weight of real
tile. As a result, walls, framing and other Substructure costs for walls and
framing can be significantly reduced when metal tile roofing is used in new
construction. Existing homes with asphalt shingle roofs can be easily upgraded
to the look of tile without the weight concerns. Often, tile panels can be applied
directly over the old roof with no need for tear-off.
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. You will get the
maximum benefit from your metal roof only when you are sure that it has the
right underlayment, substrate, and finish for your building.
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.
Thermal enlarging and shrinking of structural panels will occur to some extent,
which means that the panels and the flashing must be designed to encompass
that. In general with a roof, structural panels are capable of fitting between the
supports, and are connected by clips to the building structure. A hanging clip
Metal Panel Roofing: Lasts Longer Than Traditional Roofing
by Ryan McCall - DurableMetalRoofs.com

2. arrangement that attaches the panels to the roof allows for the enlarging and
shrinking that can occur.
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.
And metal roof paneling is a green building option. Metal roof materials, unlike
asphalt shingles, contain a high percentage of recycled content, which can be
up to 100% in many aluminum products. An additional advantage is that these
metals are easily recycled when their long life span is over.
Metal Panel Roofing: Lasts Longer Than Traditional Roofing
by Ryan McCall - DurableMetalRoofs.com