While many corrugated steel roofs are made using the thinner 29 gauge steel a minimum of 26 gauge g 90 galvanized steel or more commonly galvalume steel better is used for manufacturing of standing seam metal panels.
Pictures of finished metal roofs.
Our roof took a while to finish because the company was working on a local green addition to a school simultaneously but it s done and it s gorgeous.
Clean up all remaining metal nails and screws and enjoy your new roof.
In fact a high end kynar 500 white metal roof is energy star rated and classified as a cool roof by the cool roof rating council.
Because sheet roofing is often chosen as a more economical type of metal roofing the paints used on sheet metal roofing are often lesser quality.
From the distinctive look of standing seam to the classic appearance of asphalt tile or cedar there s a metal roof that s right for any home.
In fact during the last 20 years a whole new genre of metal roof materials has hit the market.
Metal sales classic rib 3 ft x 12 ft ribbed white metal roof panel.
Standing seam roofs are generally made from thicker grades of steel than corrugated steel roofs.
Generally sheet roofing systems should be examined closely before being selected for residential projects looking for a lifetime roof.
This saves even more money on the overall system.
And no i wasn t on the roof.
Browse through this gallery to see specific product and color names as well as to get an idea of what s possible with architectural roofing systems.
Crinkle finish steel roofing and siding an alternative to glossy paint since the advent of pre painted steel roofing and siding the finish has always been smooth and high gloss which generally loses its luster just like my 66 chevelle ss did.
Such a roof can be reasonably expected to be some 50 to 60 degrees cooler than a dark color asphalt shingles roof.
A 24 and 22 gauge steel can also be used.
Pictures of houses with metal roofs according to the national roofing contractors association the popularity of metal roof products has increased dramatically over the past decade a clear sign that homeowners and builders are growing more and more aware of the benefits of this roofing.
Residential metal roofing is available in numerous colors styles materials and finishes.
Here are some pictures from different angles.
So onto the other metal in my life the roof.