Every year, more and more homeowners opt for a metal roofing system. With a lifespan of 40+ years or more, energy efficiency, and low maintenance costs, no other roofing option can compare to a metal roof system for your home or commercial property.
A roofing contractor with experience and expertise in metal roofing can also help you select the best metal roofing system for your budget, building, or home. Hiring professional metal roof installation services is as important as choosing the best metal roof system option.
Metal roof installations are either new construction or retrofit. For new construction, the installation of the metal roof panels occurs when the building shell is complete. Often, the general contractor looks forward to the roof installation because the structure should be watertight and interior finish work can begin.
For retrofit projects, the roofing contractor has two primary options – recover/overlay or remove and replace. The recover/overlay option leaves the existing roof in place and eliminates the need, and expense, of tearing off and disposing of the old roof and ancillary components.
One of the most important factors with your new metal roof is finding a quality contractor with experience installing metal roofing. Like conventional shingle roofs, faulty installations and poor workmanship can lead to performance (such as leaks) and aesthetic issues.