Are you looking for a new roofing alternative? Whether you want to renovate your existing home or install a different roof on your new house, you will always want the best material to put a cover on top of your shelter. The options are quite broad because shingle and rubber materials are excellent choices for Alberta roofs. However, standing seam metal roofing has far superior durability if you want the best defence to protect your property.
What is Standing Seam Metal Roofing?
It’s a metal roof. To be clear, the term standing doesn’t mean it's actually standing. This type of metal roofing features a long vertical and concealed fastener roofing system usually made from steel, aluminum, and copper. Standing seam metal roof sizing is usually in the range of 22 to 29 gauge. Despite being thin, it is safe to walk on and hard enough to receive impact from weather elements.
Types of Metal Roof Materials
Steel
Rusting in steel roofs only happens when the moisture gets trapped and exposed to oxygen and water. The metal roof that Superior Roofing installs in your home is made of galvanized steel coated with anti-rust elements, such as zinc, to prevent rusting progression over time.
Aluminum
Comparted to steel, Aluminum will never rust because of having a high affinity with oxygen which gives it a prominent level of resistance to corrosion. It’s the exact same reason aircraft exteriors are built with aluminum components. Aluminum roofing is best installed on homes that have a slope of 3:12 minimum ratio.
Copper
Just like Aluminum, Copper is also immune to rusting because of its low-level iron. Copper roofing is highly resistant to fire and thaws ice faster than other metals. Since copper is highly conductive to electricity, it would increase your home’s energy efficiency. However, the only disadvantage is the slightly higher cost than other metal roofs.
What to Know About Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Alberta
Standing seam is one of the toughest metal roofing selections in Alberta. Whether it’s for residential or commercial roofing, metal roofing is under looked because of many misconceptions such as being too prone to rust and being not durable enough due to its thinness. Standing seam metal roofing is a great choice for agricultural and industrial settings.
There are four known types of standing seam metal roofing, and they all perform the same jobs. The choice comes down to the owner's preference.
4 types of Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Snap Lock
Snap Lock is a type of standing seam metal roofing that features roll-formed sharp edges that clips together. The male leg and female leg are fastened underneath the panel to make it look nice and neat.
Mechanical Seam
Like Snap Lock, the mechanical seam is almost identical but more fastened securely, but unlike Snap Lock, it’s harder to undo.
Batten Panel
A seal attachment at the edge of two standing seams together. Depending on the installation, Batten Panel outclasses both Snap Lock and Mechanical Seam in terms of security. However, Batten Panel may cost slightly more because of the extra materials required.
Fastener Flange
A type of standing seam that requires bolts or screws to get installed on the roof. Typically used in agricultural and industrial areas.
7 Main Reasons Why Standing Seam Metal Roofing is for You
Wind Resistant
Provinces like Alberta tend to be cursed with intense winds. Thanks to its ability to fend off strong forces of gale, standing seam metal roof is by far the best roofing option to shield your home from heavy impact from the wind. It can withstand violent storms with a destructive range of 70 kilometres (about 43.5 mi) per hour.
Snow Retention
The aftermath of heavy snowfall will not remain on your roof for a long time because of metal’s ability to absorb heat. It melts and thaws ice faster than other types of roofing. Accumulated snow will slide off to the ground because of the smooth surface of standing seam metal roofing. Your roofing will be highly resistant to dents because of the durability of the metal roofing, falling hail with ¾ inch size will do nothing against metal roof.
Energy Sufficient
Metal elements can absorb and insulate heat from the sun for better home energy sufficiency. In Alberta, you can save up to 40 percent of energy costs all year round. You can rest more comfortably without being affected much by the cold temperature.
Strongest Metal Roofing Option
Metal roofing has a life expectancy that exceeds over 70 years. The sheet metal of standing seam has extensive durability, it won’t be easily punctured and penetrated by outside elements. Standing seam is compatible with PDVC coating (Poly-Vinylidene Chloride) as an additional attachment to increase your metal roofing life further than usual and acts as an extra protection.
Unique Designs
Standing seam metal roofing is customizable in every viable way from colour and patterns to design and style. It really is up to the homeowners to decide what kind of look they want for their metal roofing. It’s the easiest roofing option to perform any makeover.
Lightweight
Standing seam is exceptionally light, weighing around 100 lbs. per 100 square feet (about the area of an apartment bedroom) compared to alternative roofing alternatives that triple its weight. Being incredible light does not affect its durability and performance.
Low Maintenance
Homeowners can potentially save up to 20 percent of roofing expenses when a standing seam metal roof is installed on your home because of its high durability. You won’t need as much inspection or maintenance on your roofing. For commercial metal roofing, you are looking at saving 25 percent of roofing expenses.
If you want to up your roofing game with standing seam metal roofing, your home needs a perfect installation to ensure safety and non-leakage. Superior Roofing has over 25 years of experience in commercial or residential roofing. Let’s get your standing seam metal roofing installed today.