Types of Metal Roofing Systems

Posted by Carolyn Lynch on January 27th, 2021

These advantages include design options, versatility, and durability, which make them an ideal choice for Louisville homes.

Next, Unisource Roofing brings you a review of the metal roofing systems.

Vertical Seam Panels

The vertical seam panels’ metal roofs are an excellent roofing option for your home. They are also known as standing seam roofing and are the most common metal roofing system nowadays. These metal panels’ length goes from the ridge to the eave.

The panels have typical inverted U-shaped crimped edges, which form the seams. These overlapping edges avoid rainwater seeping into your house. Besides, these roofing systems can last at least two times the roofing tiles’ useful life. They are made of steel, aluminum, or copper, so you’ll have a variety of options to choose from.

Another attractive benefit from standing seam panels is that they require minimum maintenance over the years. Also, if they are correctly installed, they can resist strong winds of up to 140 MPH.

Thanks to their resistant properties, they will not collapse under heavy snow loads. Regarding hail damage resistance, you must be sure of using the proper gauge.

But, its advantages don’t end there. Since metal reflects the sun's rays, these panels reduce heat transfer to the house. In many cases, they can reduce your cooling costs by as much as 30%. Vertical seam panels come in a wide range of colors and finishes. So, they suit any architectural style.

Stone-Coated Metal Roofing

Do you want that your roof evocates the premium architectural look of shingles? Or maybe do you prefer a quality hand-cut shakes looking? You still can obtain these looks by using stone-coated metal roofing.
Manufacturers reinforce these metal roofing systems by applying special coatings. The metal panel is coated with little stone fragments and bonded to the steel with an acrylic film.

This way, stone-coated metal panels get extra durability while still provide the aesthetic of traditional roofing materials. Architects recommend stone-coated metal roofing due to they allow nice designs and their attractive appearance.

As it happens with the rest of the metal roofing systems, they require little to no maintenance tasks delivering great results for decades. Homeowners love this benefit. Moreover, they are waterproof and withstand though weather changes.

Painted Profile Shape

Does your home have a traditional look? Then, you can keep that look using this metal roofing material while seizing this material’s advantages. Contractors install these profile shape roofs just like asphalt shingles, tiles, or wood shakes. Yet, they are much lighter.

Besides, you can install an elegant tile look without having to change your roof deck due to the added weight. We provide options from CLASSIC® and KasselWood.

The metal profile roof is practical. This feature makes it a usual design solution for low-rise residential and garden houses. This roofing material provides advantages such as:

• High resistance: the strength of profiled steel panels is so high that it can resist thick snow layers.
• Lightweight: Thanks to their low weight, they do not transmit high loads to the building structure.
• Universal sizes: they come in sizes that cover most of the houses’ roofing slopes. So, you’ll     avoidhorizontal joints during installations, which would reduce the coating’s waterproofing properties.

To discover and enjoy the advantages a metal roofing system KY can give you today. We invite you to call Unisoure Roofing at (502) 735-1518. Also, you can fill out our contact form and schedule a free roofing estimate. We serve many areas in and near Louisville, KY.