What is metal roof sheeting?
A Metal Roof Sheet is a carefully manufactured roof cover to protect your home from damage. Metal Roof Sheeting is the most effective roof covering solution for awkwardly designed or fragile roof systems. These aim to provide an extra layer of protection to cope with anything which may lead to damage.
Chorley Rooftech has been providing roofing specialist services for a long while. This includes providing different flat roof systems to outdated and damaged roofs across the local areas. For instance, Bolton, Blackburn, Bury, Chorley, Manchester, Leyland, Salford, and Wigan.
Why is metal used for roofing?
Metal is used in roofing purely because of the properties of the material, for instance, durability. If installed properly, Metal Roof Sheeting can last decades, having a lifespan of up to 50 years. However, metal can still have smooth even shiny finishes which will last this life cycle.
In every regard, metal is a well-manufactured material that future-proofs your home. This means it can withstand extreme weather, seals out rain, and will never be damaged by snow. Not to mention how it resists fire, rot, mould, and even keeps insects out of your home.
Metal Roofs won’t need maintenance, however, if you need to access them they are safe to walk on. Whilst, they will certainly be slippery when wet, it will be important to clean them if necessary during the summer.
What metal is used for roofs?
The material is seen as an all-rounder which can deal with all of the aforementioned hazards to your roof system.
Different metals can be used, whether it is for specific needs or just for visual aesthetics. For instance, Copper has been popular for centuries due to being rust-resistant and aging naturally. Similarly, Stainless Steel doesn’t corrode or rust over time, with the lead being expensive yet optimised to be durable.
Also, roof sheets are flexible as they can fit on any kind of roof no matter of the size. Even low-pitched roofs, such as conservatories and garages can benefit from these sheets. On the topic of design, it is important to note that these are a rather lightweight roofing solutions too.
What does metal sheet roofing attach to?
Metal Roofing is often referred to as standing-steam sheets, which will be the exact size you want them. Standing-Steam Sheets have shingle sections, acting as the main pattern/ design, and are different from roof to roof. Shingles will be used to create different patterns, depending on your specifications for this new roof.
For Chorley Rooftech, these are a fairly easy installation job even if parts of the roof are stripped. This will save our customers money compared to other companies and will make for the most efficient installation. In addition to the fact that our roofing engineers have all the experience needed to ensure your roof lasts decades.
Overall, these projects don’t tend to take any longer as they’re much easier to install than a conventional slate roof. So, a metal sheet roof installation won’t be a complete inconvenience. To begin your roofing project as soon as possible, simply click here to get in touch.