3 Compelling Reasons to Still Use a Residential Standing Seam Metal Roof

A residential standing seam metal roof can be quite expensive. On the other hand, it can last for more than 50 years even with minimal maintenance. These dense roofing materials can outlast any hailstorms and require virtually no roof repair.

Is it still a viable long-term roofing solution for Corpus Christi TX homes in 2020? Can you still reap the benefits of owning a standing seam metal roof? The truth is: yes, a residential standing seam metal roof is still an excellent choice and will still continue to perform as well as it had through the years.

Here are three reasons why your most reputable and capable metal roofers in Corpus Christi TX think so. Learn more below!

It's Exceptionally Durable

A residential standing seam metal roof has much more density in comparison to traditional corrugated metal roofing. While it might take some more labor and equipment to bring them up your roof deck, it's a guarantee their density can protect you from multiple severe hailstorms.

Silver Leaf Contracting has a great article on the advantages of standing seam metal roofs when you compare them to flat roofing materials, traditional roof tiles and shingles, and even corrugated metal roofing. Read an excerpt below.

Standing Seam Metal Roofs: What Are They?

A standing seam metal roof takes a different installation approach than the traditional metal roofing method. Contractors install traditional metal roofing by huge ridges. They lock the seams of each roofing panel ridge in place with nails. To provide excellent insulation and prevent leaks, contractors use caulk to seal the nailed seams.

Contractors install a standing seam metal roof in a different manner. Instead of ridges, manufacturers create vertical metal roofing panels. These have similar measurements and interlocking spots that allow them to fasten together to create an impregnable seal. If the panels are too long vertically, contractors can cut each panel to fit the slope and before it reaches the drip panel. There are four types of standing seam metal roofs. (Continue Reading)

Guarantees The Least Amount of Leakage

Corrugated metal roofing uses fasteners to lock itself on top of your roof sheathing. In turn, it creates an airtight seal around your roof. Unfortunately, the exposed screws are the weakness of corrugated metal roofing. While they can perform on par with a residential standing seam metal roof, the concealed screws of the latter guarantees the least amount of roof leakage.

Exposed metal roofing screws almost guarantee a leak that lands on your underlayment after five years of using your new corrugated roof. Rubber gaskets wear down through the because metal roofing material contracts and expands according to its temperature. A workaround is to spend on new rubber screws (which are quite affordable) and replace the loose and worn-out ones to prevent leakage.

However, you won't ever need to face these problems with a residential standing seam metal roofing. With its concealed fasteners, you're sure that nothing can cause leaks and impede your property's internal insulation.

Faster to Install and Replace

A set of residential standing seam metal roof is heavy because of its density. However, with its integrated and concealed snap-lock system, you won't need to worry much about your reputable contractor's extended labor time.

Metal Roofing Systems has a great demonstration on how to install a standing seam metal roof. True enough, every reputable roofer across Corpus Christi TX uses the same installation methods too. Learn more about it below.

Installation Process:

Eave trim / starter strip installation:

The very first flashing is the WEF-1 eave trim that should installed prior to the roofing underlayment.

The WEF-1 is intended to be used on roof pitches up to six twelve. For roof pitches greater than six twelve, a two piece eave trim of WEF-2 and WEF-3 can be used. Within this video the WEF-1 will be used.

Place the top of the WEF-1 trim in line with the substrate and fasten to the decking eighteen inches on center with roofing nails. The eave trim will be fastened along the fascia with number fourteen screws spaced sixteen inches on center.

The next segment will show how to flash two eave trims that meet at a valley and a hip. Note the use of graphite pencils on painted steel will corrode it over time.

Cut the trim as shown or needed, and attach as described previously with appropriate roofing nails and screws.

Take note of the angles cut to allow for the trims to overlap. Sealant should be used between any trims that overlap.

Underlayment:

Now that all the eave trim has been fasted, the underlayment can be attached. Cover the entire roof with thirty-pound felt paper or titanium underlayment. Ice-and-water shield should be used at all valleys, chimneys and skylights.

In cold climates, ice-and-water shield should to be used at the eaves and extend twenty four inches past the exterior walls.

The installation of the underlayment is started at the eave & a gable end, and rolled out parallel to the eave line. (Continue Reading)

Remember, your residential standing seam metal roof's installation can extend its lifespan and durability. If you have yet to find a reliable Corpus Christi TX roofer, you can count on Galvan Builders to help you. We have decades of experience in roofing, and we're confident in providing you the top level of service you need.

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