What Goes Into Good Metal Roofing Installations

Larry Walty II • July 13, 2020

When it comes to metal roofing systems, they’re typically composed of metal panels fabricated from 22- or 24-gauge galvanized metal or aluminum and batten-fill insulation. The metal panels are then anchored to structural components with fasteners or clips, which are secured to pre-punched holes in the supporting structure.

All of that sounds like good things to have on your roof, but successful metal roofing systems need more than just quality materials. It also requires proper attachment procedures, provisions for expansion and contraction and trusted professional residential and commercial roofing contractors to get the installation done properly.

Knowledge and Training

A lot of the metal roof system failures actually involve workmanship errors and improper design. Not all contractors are suited for metal roofing installation despite falling under the division of roofing. The application skills required are sometimes best suited for sheet metal workers. One improperly completed seam or incorrect detail has the potential to do insurmountable damage to your home or commercial property. That’s why one of the key elements to a good metal roofing installation is the contractor’s knowledge of the proper installation requirements, as well as their field experience level.

The Appropriate Slope for Metal Roofs

Most commercial roof repair and replacement contractors know that metal roofing systems are great at shedding water but a big part of their success is attributed to proper sloping. Metal in itself does not possess adequate waterproofing protection and have limited weatherproofing capacity when applied in low-slope conditions. However, the performance capabilities of metal roof systems increase in steep-slope applications.

Proper Waterproofing

When it comes to waterproofing a metal roof, you need to think about the roof load, treatment of standing water, and sealing seams, penetrations and fasteners. Waterproofing at seams increases in systems where the metal panels are adjoined with double folds as opposed to metal seams with only lapped seams. Double-fold systems require the side-panel connection to be completed with a seaming machine that field forms a standing lock seam. These are then adjoined at the seams with a 180-degree single-seam lock or 360-degree double-seam lock, with sealant factory-applied at the seams.

When it comes to reliable metal roof repair and replacement, consider hiring the only name you can count on. Call Larry Walty Roofing & Guttering Inc. today at (316) 733-2843, or you can also reach us online for an appointment by filling out our contact form. We serve El Dorado and nearby KS areas.

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