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 Queens Metal Roofing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queens Metal Roofing. Show all posts
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Historic Roofing Materials: Metal
Early metal roofing included copper and lead in early america. These were typically used where the pitch of the roof prohibited other types of shingles for use. Beautiful New York copper roofs cover many of New York's fine historic buildings, especially those with cupolas, domes or other interesting architectural features. Sheet iron was first used in the 18th century.
It wasn't until the 19th century that New York Roofing installation included the use of corrugated iron. The method for corrugating iron was originally patented in England in 1829. Corrugating stiffened the sheets, and allowed greater span over a lighter framework, as well as reduced installation time and labor. In the late 19th century, galvanizing with zinc helped to protect the base metal of New York metal roofing.
Tin shingles were another metal roofing material Queens. Tin shingles were embossed to look like tile or wood or embossed with a decorative design. This was an inexpensive, lightweight roofing choice. The low cost, light weight, and low maintenance of tin metal roofing Bronx made it the most common roofing material in the late 19th century.
It wasn't until the 19th century that New York Roofing installation included the use of corrugated iron. The method for corrugating iron was originally patented in England in 1829. Corrugating stiffened the sheets, and allowed greater span over a lighter framework, as well as reduced installation time and labor. In the late 19th century, galvanizing with zinc helped to protect the base metal of New York metal roofing.
Tin shingles were another metal roofing material Queens. Tin shingles were embossed to look like tile or wood or embossed with a decorative design. This was an inexpensive, lightweight roofing choice. The low cost, light weight, and low maintenance of tin metal roofing Bronx made it the most common roofing material in the late 19th century.
Monday, April 12, 2010
How to Prepare for Roof Installation
You may be wondering what to do with yourself, your family and your pets while your roof is being replaced. There are a couple questions you will want to ask yourself: 1) Am I going to be home during the day while my roofing contractor is pounding above my head, and potentially shaking bits and pieces of dust and materials down on my head? If so, can I deal with this?
If the answer is no, or you have a baby or children, or need quiet because you work from home - you will need to figure out a solution. Two years ago, I hired a roofing contractor New York to replace my asphalt shingle roof Queens and I learned several good lessons for this experience. The first was this: If you can leave your home and stay nearby during construction, that is a nice option. Of course, this is not often an option and not as important if you work outside the home 8+ hours a day. However, I had a 3 cats, 2 dogs and a baby so this was a serious consideration.
The next thing to consider is how the roofing is going to effect your interior. In most finished interiors, it is not an issue. In my case, we had our office in a converted garage with open rafters covered by underlayment and about 4 layers of old asphalt shingle roofing Queens that needed to be removed. As the roofing progressed, debris came raining down on our home office and it continues to slowly waft down onto important items 2 years later. Needless to say, don't expect the roofing contractor Bronx will take preventative measures. Make sure prevention is in the contract and completed before construction, or do the work yourself before rooofing construction New York begins.
The next issue is your yard. Most licensed contractors Queens will make an effort to cover your landscape and lay a tarp down to collect fallen materials, including nails. Even so, don't count on it. Get it in writing or do it yourself. If you are very particular about parts of your garden cover them yourself. In my case, the contractor promised to collect the roofing nails with a magnet, but two years later I am still finding nails that could be stepped on or eaten by my toddler or dogs.
Finally, you should find a place to put your animals other than your yard while the roofing contractor is comleteing his or her work. Your dogs may become protective and try to attack the workers, creating liability issues for you. At the least, the roofing installers Queens may leave the gate open and let your animals out. In my case, both of these issues occurred - fortunately, I was at home to curtail the damage. But still, how much hassle do you want to have? Crating your dog or putting her in a dog run is your best bet if you won't be at home.
If the answer is no, or you have a baby or children, or need quiet because you work from home - you will need to figure out a solution. Two years ago, I hired a roofing contractor New York to replace my asphalt shingle roof Queens and I learned several good lessons for this experience. The first was this: If you can leave your home and stay nearby during construction, that is a nice option. Of course, this is not often an option and not as important if you work outside the home 8+ hours a day. However, I had a 3 cats, 2 dogs and a baby so this was a serious consideration.
The next thing to consider is how the roofing is going to effect your interior. In most finished interiors, it is not an issue. In my case, we had our office in a converted garage with open rafters covered by underlayment and about 4 layers of old asphalt shingle roofing Queens that needed to be removed. As the roofing progressed, debris came raining down on our home office and it continues to slowly waft down onto important items 2 years later. Needless to say, don't expect the roofing contractor Bronx will take preventative measures. Make sure prevention is in the contract and completed before construction, or do the work yourself before rooofing construction New York begins.
The next issue is your yard. Most licensed contractors Queens will make an effort to cover your landscape and lay a tarp down to collect fallen materials, including nails. Even so, don't count on it. Get it in writing or do it yourself. If you are very particular about parts of your garden cover them yourself. In my case, the contractor promised to collect the roofing nails with a magnet, but two years later I am still finding nails that could be stepped on or eaten by my toddler or dogs.
Finally, you should find a place to put your animals other than your yard while the roofing contractor is comleteing his or her work. Your dogs may become protective and try to attack the workers, creating liability issues for you. At the least, the roofing installers Queens may leave the gate open and let your animals out. In my case, both of these issues occurred - fortunately, I was at home to curtail the damage. But still, how much hassle do you want to have? Crating your dog or putting her in a dog run is your best bet if you won't be at home.
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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