Sheet Metal Roofing

Sheet metal roofing in Charlotte NC is not as popular as asphalt shingle roofing. Metal Roofing is not installed by most roofing contractors in Charlotte NC for several reasons. First, regular roofing contractors have limited knowledge about metal roofing. Next, roofing contractors in Charlotte NC do not have a lot of requests for sheet metal roofing. And Lastly, Sheet metal roofing is not popular in Charlotte NC. In this blog, we will explain several important points regarding sheet metal roofing in Charlotte NC.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHEET METAL ROOFING

Sheet Metal Roofing is installed using 1 of 2 methods. The first method is the R-Panel metal roofing, and the second method is the V-Crimp roofing style (also known as 5V-Crimp). The easier of the two styles to install is the V-crimp, due to the installation having no lap screws to place into the sheet metal roofing panels. Follow these steps for installation… Place the panels, allowing 3-6 inches overhang for rainfall and attach all the panel to the roof and screw them into the plywood decking. It is preferred to screw them in opposed to nailing them in. Screws will keep the metal sheets in places. Modify all the needed metal roofing sheets, if needed. 

The R-Panel metal roofing method is very identical to the V-method. The most obvious difference is that the size of the roofing panels, and having lap screws. The V-crimp panels are 24″ width coverage panel with two 1/2″ ribs on both sides, and on the rib in the middle. The R-panel roofing panel is 36″ width coverage panel with 1-1/4″ ribs aligned precisely 12″ apart. The installation has a choice to use screws or nails. Most roofing contractors in Charlotte NC have a preference to use screws.

PROS AND CONS OF SHEET METAL ROOFING

Each and every roofing material has benefits to using it, metal roofing is no exception. First, sheet metal roofing can withstand higher winds than asphalt shingles. Metal roofing has lower profile gaps, which allows the wind to pass by easier. Most asphalt roofing systems have algae growing on them. This is needed because any roofing debris can cause rust near the debris area. 

FINAL OPINIONS ON SHEET METAL ROOFING

Roofing material needs to come from a reliable roofing company. If not, you may risk high costs in the future, like paying for a rusted roof. Always hire a BBB accredit roofing contractor. Review the roofing contractor information to verify that they have experience in metal roofing. Lastly, schedule the roofing install job during the dry season. 

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