When it's time to get your roof replaced on your commercial property you may want to consider the option of a metal roof. A metal roof has a longer life span than a shingle roof because it is less complex than a shingle roof. With a traditional shingle roof, regardless of what type of material is used, the system has several potential areas for future problems occurring.
If the shingles are not laid correctly water can find a path in and create leaks and water damage. If nails are not hammered in all the way a good windstorm can lift them up and create a path for water to enter. Flashings around vents and the fireplace have to be caulked in correctly or again there is yet another entry point for water damage. Plus in order to replace a roof the old roof must be torn off. That's a lot of shingles, nails and tar paper in a landfill not degrading as they take up precious space. A metal roof on the other hand can be laid on top of an existing roof eliminating not only the waste of putting a roof in the landfill but also in not paying for the labor to have the roof removed in the first place.
It does not matter what the old roof looked like or functioned like it will not affect the ability of the new roof- the metal one to do its job of looking good and preventing the elements from getting into your building.
And let's face it you want and need the best roof possible for your commercial building. Water damage from leaks can create havoc on office equipment, including the multitude of computers, printers, fax machines and telephones that are in the typical office space. A metal roof is not going to develop the same problematic conditions that a traditional roof will and it will be maintenance free.
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Showing posts with label Metal Roofing New York. Show all posts
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
3 Awesome Roofing Materials
Common residential roofing materials are asphalt shingles, tile made of several different materials, and varieties of metal. Each group has choices of material, color, and style, and each kind of roofing will vary in cost, length of service, and the amount of regular maintenance required. This article will give you some information on the three best all around residential roofing materials.
Residential Asphalt Roofing Material
Asphalt is used to make both paper and fiberglass shingles weatherproof and durable. Asphalt shingles are coated with ceramic granules to make them more resistant to the effects of sunlight and in some cases to retard the growth of algae on the roof. These granules also make a choice of color possible. With an asphalt roof, proper installation and sealing is very important; if there are any leaks in the nail holes or the flashing, the roof will not last as long as it should.
Tile Roofing Material
Another popular roofing type is tile, and the material may be clay, concrete, or slate. These roofs are very classy, are often found on older homes, and are used on upscale new construction. The styles include traditional red Spanish tiles, slightly more rugged and often multicolored Mission tiles, elegant French and European tiling, and slate tiles which resemble shingles but are usually more irregular in shape.
Tile is another familiar type of roof, especially in dry, southwestern areas of the United States and the Mediterranean area of Europe. Many fine European city houses have elegant tile roofs, as well. Clay is used for the traditional red Spanish tiles and the rougher and often multi-colored Mission style tiles. Concrete tiles are also very traditional, as is slate. Many historic restorations and upscale new homes have tile for the elegant look it gives to a building. Tile is good for hot areas, since it does not disintegrate under UV rays.
Metal Roofing Material
The next category is metal roofing, which costs about the same as cedar shakes or tile, but has almost no maintenance costs over its very long life span. Thirty to fifty year warranties are given on many types of metal roofs. The traditional ridged or ribbed metal roofs are still fashionable, but today a metal roof can look like any other popular material. The facsimiles of shingles, shakes, tiles, or slates come in every imaginable color and have factory-baked paint that will never need to be replaced.
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Residential Asphalt Roofing Material
Asphalt is used to make both paper and fiberglass shingles weatherproof and durable. Asphalt shingles are coated with ceramic granules to make them more resistant to the effects of sunlight and in some cases to retard the growth of algae on the roof. These granules also make a choice of color possible. With an asphalt roof, proper installation and sealing is very important; if there are any leaks in the nail holes or the flashing, the roof will not last as long as it should.
Tile Roofing Material
Another popular roofing type is tile, and the material may be clay, concrete, or slate. These roofs are very classy, are often found on older homes, and are used on upscale new construction. The styles include traditional red Spanish tiles, slightly more rugged and often multicolored Mission tiles, elegant French and European tiling, and slate tiles which resemble shingles but are usually more irregular in shape.
Tile is another familiar type of roof, especially in dry, southwestern areas of the United States and the Mediterranean area of Europe. Many fine European city houses have elegant tile roofs, as well. Clay is used for the traditional red Spanish tiles and the rougher and often multi-colored Mission style tiles. Concrete tiles are also very traditional, as is slate. Many historic restorations and upscale new homes have tile for the elegant look it gives to a building. Tile is good for hot areas, since it does not disintegrate under UV rays.
Metal Roofing Material
The next category is metal roofing, which costs about the same as cedar shakes or tile, but has almost no maintenance costs over its very long life span. Thirty to fifty year warranties are given on many types of metal roofs. The traditional ridged or ribbed metal roofs are still fashionable, but today a metal roof can look like any other popular material. The facsimiles of shingles, shakes, tiles, or slates come in every imaginable color and have factory-baked paint that will never need to be replaced.
We Currently Provide Home Contracting Services in the Following Boroughs of New York:
Brooklyn · Bath Beach · Bay Ridge · Bensonhurst · Bergen Beach NY · Borough Park · Brighton Beach · Brooklyn Heights · Caharise · Coney Island · Ditmas Park · Ditmas Park West · Downtown Brooklyn NY · Dyker Heights · Flatbush · For Hamilton · Fulton Ferry · Gowanus · Gravesend · Greenpoint · Greenwood Heights · Manhattan Beach NY · Manhattan Terrace · Mill Basin · Mill Island · Ocean Hill · Park Slop NY· Prospect Lefferts Garden · Prospect Heights NY· Prospect Park South · Sea Gate · Sheepshead Bay · Souther Park Slope · Sunset Park · Williamsburg NY
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Metal Roofing Options in New York
Do you have an old roof with curling fiberglass or asphalt roof shingles? Maybe you've been doing small scale roof repair for a while, fixing each leak as it comes. At some point with an old roof, the cost and hassle of roof repairs becomes too great to ignore. The obvious answer is to remove your roof (if it has 2 or more layers) and replace it with yet another shingle roof Queens. However, it may be worthwhile to explore your options. There are a number of asphalt shingle roofing alternatives on the market, these include slate roofing, tile roofing, rolled roofing, and metal roofing Queens. All of these roofing alternatives are much longer lasting than asphalt roofing Bronx. But both tile roofing and slate roofing are heavy, and can only be used when your house meets load bearing standards for these materials. Your contractor can inspect your rafters and tell you what types of material are possible with your house. Chances are, if your existing roofing system is asphalt, your house will not be adequate for tile or slate. However, metal roofing is light, long-lasting and can be installed over your existing roof!
Metal roofs have a number of advantages over traditional roof shingles. The most notable benefits are ease of installation, long-life and it is the lightest roofing material which means that you don't need to remove your existing asphalt shingles Bronx. Much to many peoples surprise, metal roofs are significantly lighter than other types of roofs. Typically they weigh less than one-third the weight of asphalt/fiberglass shingles; and are as much as 75% lighter than clay, concrete or slate.
Metal roofing is also highly resistant to forces of nature. Naturally, it is the safest roof to have in fire-prone areas. Metal roofing Queens is a noncombustible roofing material with a Class "A" rating - the highest rating given. Also, Metal roofs are not noisy when it rains. The noise levels of a high quality metal roof are about the same as other roofing products such as asphalt roofing Bronx or wood shingles or clay tiles Queens. Metal roofs are also resistant to hail damage. More so than asphalt/fiberglass roof shingles. Depending on the quality, some metal roofing products have the highest impact resistance and hail rating granted by the insurance commissions in the hail belt regions of the U.S. Some insurance companies even provide a reduced rate for metal roofs. In addition, Metal roofing is wind resistant. Check the wind warranty for details on wind force resistance for your chosen brand.
Are there any any disadvantages of metal roofing? There are a couple. Depending upon your area, it may be hard to find a residential roof contractor New York who installs metal roofing. Many contractors specialize in commercial metal roofing rather than residential roofing Bronx. Check online review sites for roofing contractors as well as your Better Business Bureau. The other potential disadvantage is cost. Metal roofs Bronx cost more than a 20 year warranty asphalt/fiberglass shingle roof; however a metal roof can cost substantially less than many of the high-end architectural shingles now being sold.
Metal roofs have a number of advantages over traditional roof shingles. The most notable benefits are ease of installation, long-life and it is the lightest roofing material which means that you don't need to remove your existing asphalt shingles Bronx. Much to many peoples surprise, metal roofs are significantly lighter than other types of roofs. Typically they weigh less than one-third the weight of asphalt/fiberglass shingles; and are as much as 75% lighter than clay, concrete or slate.
Metal roofing is also highly resistant to forces of nature. Naturally, it is the safest roof to have in fire-prone areas. Metal roofing Queens is a noncombustible roofing material with a Class "A" rating - the highest rating given. Also, Metal roofs are not noisy when it rains. The noise levels of a high quality metal roof are about the same as other roofing products such as asphalt roofing Bronx or wood shingles or clay tiles Queens. Metal roofs are also resistant to hail damage. More so than asphalt/fiberglass roof shingles. Depending on the quality, some metal roofing products have the highest impact resistance and hail rating granted by the insurance commissions in the hail belt regions of the U.S. Some insurance companies even provide a reduced rate for metal roofs. In addition, Metal roofing is wind resistant. Check the wind warranty for details on wind force resistance for your chosen brand.
Are there any any disadvantages of metal roofing? There are a couple. Depending upon your area, it may be hard to find a residential roof contractor New York who installs metal roofing. Many contractors specialize in commercial metal roofing rather than residential roofing Bronx. Check online review sites for roofing contractors as well as your Better Business Bureau. The other potential disadvantage is cost. Metal roofs Bronx cost more than a 20 year warranty asphalt/fiberglass shingle roof; however a metal roof can cost substantially less than many of the high-end architectural shingles now being sold.
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