Real Steel Roofing

[Stephaine Zitzow]

Forone thing, steel roofs last much longer than shingles. Where architectural asphalt shingles last about 20-25 years, metal roofs last from 40 to 70 years on average. This means that your metal roof could last three times as long as a shingle roof. When you look at it like that, the high up-front price tag pays for itself over the lifetime of your roof!

Luckily, you can get an exact steel roofing quote by contacting experienced roofers like Classic Roofing and Construction. At Classic, our roofing estimates are free, come with no obligation, and never have hidden fees. This way, you can get an exact number for your steel roofing costs.

A: The cost of steel roofing in Florida is influenced by factors such as the size of the roof, the complexity of the installation, the type and quality of the steel material chosen, and the local labor rates.

A: Yes, having a new steel roof installed could lower the cost of your homeowners insurance premium. Insurers usually lower rates for homes with steel roofs because these protective roofing systems go a long way in protecting your property from hurricanes and tropical storms.

Since 2003, Classic Roofing & Construction has provided customers with individualized service, technical expertise and honest care. Our reputation is built on providing excellent residential roofing services and commercial roofing services in the St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, area. As a full-service roofing contractor we offer roof repairs and roof replacements, in addition to solar roofing and financing. Customers rely on us for emergency roofing and roof inspections for insurance claims, as well.

Pre-painted metal that looks like old rusted tin roofing. 12 colors to choose from and available in roofing, siding, flat sheets, and coil. The look of an authentic rusted metal roof, but without all of the problems.

Why pay for an expensive copper roof ? Metal that has been pre-painted to look like patina'd copper is a growing favorite among architects and builders. Huge cost savings when compared to real copper. Available in metal roofing, siding, flat sheets, and coil.

Metal that has been pre-painted to look like old gray zinc roofing is a growing favorite among architects and builders. Huge cost savings when compared to real zinc. Available in metal roofing, siding, flat sheets, and coil.

VARI-Cool is a polychromatic paint system that will subtly shift colors depending upon the angle it's viewed from and the lighting conditions. Available in coil, flat sheets, metal roofing and siding.

When you are looking to purchase Corten beams it will be referred to as ASTM A588. ASTM A588 covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars for welded, riveted, or bolted construction but intended primarily for use in welded bridges and buildings where savings in weight or added durability are important.

Shop a wide variety of perforated Corten metal products in stock and have it shipped fast anywhere in the USA. We offer perforated Corten metal in a variety of gauges and material types in various perforation patterns.

When you are looking to purchase Corten tube it will be referred to as ASTM A847. ASTM A847 is a cold-formed high strength-low alloy steel that is welded and shaped into square tube and rectangular tube.

Corten roofing and siding panels are the latest trend in architecture. The naturally oxidizing finish of Corten provides a beautiful color and texture. It is the ultimate no care product because no one ever has to paint or scrape rust.

Aluminum is the lightest roofing material and weighs as little as 5 lbs per square foot. A lightweight roof is beneficial because it puts less stress on your home structure as opposed to heavier materials.

Because there is less demand for aluminum vs metal, there will be fewer colors to choose from. As long as you want a very basic color it will be available. For example, if you want a specific shade of green you may have a problem. In aluminum, there may only be one or two green colors to choose from. Whereas that same green color for another roofing material would have four or six different color choices.

One of the biggest reasons people choose copper is for its striking and diverse appearance. It changes color overtime when it patinas and the natural variations in color from this process make the look of each copper roof unique.

Copper roofing will outlast almost any other type of roofing. You can expect your copper roof to last at least 60 to100 years or more, as copper has been known to last hundreds of years. In fact, there are famous historical buildings around the world with copper roofing that prove copper can stand the test of time.

The natural process that turns copper from looking like a shiny penny into a blue-green color also makes it resistant to corrosion. Once copper is exposed to moisture and patinas, the protective layer that develops keeps it from rusting. Copper is a safe material to use near the ocean because unlike steel and other materials, it will not rust.

Copper is not the right roofing material when you are working with a strict budget. This type of roofing is one of the most expensive of all the metal roofing materials. This is the main reason that you will see copper used for small accents, but not on an entire roof. For example, you may have an asphalt roof, but a small accent feature of the house will be in copper.

Copper is more expensive than just about every other types of metal roofing. Zinc is the one metal roofing material that costs about the same. Copper roofing costs about triple the price of steel roofing.

Metal roofing comes in a variety of panel types, all of which affect factors such as its cost, appearance, and installation. We discuss the specific types of metal panels available in the next section.

Once installed, the maintenance on a metal roof is minimal, especially when compared to other types of roofing. Metal roofing performs best when you remove any leaves, branches, and debris off the roof. You should also keep debris from accumulating in gutters and on the roof itself, as that can lead to corrosion problems in the future.

For example, an asphalt shingle roof will last roughly 10-20 years before needing to be replaced. While a shingle roof costs half the price of a metal roof in some instances, a metal roof lasts at 3-6 times as long.

Metal roofing will weigh more than aluminum or copper roofing. This will create more of a load on your house that causes stress on the structure. Even with the additional weight metal is still lighter than most non- metal building materials.

When people today seek out tin roofing, it is usually because they enjoy the sounds of heavy rain on a tin roof along with tin's simple and rustic aesthetic. Both the look and sound of tin can be achieved with either galvanized steel, painted metal or aluminum roofing, which is what people are usually referring to when they discuss tin roofing today.

Since actual tin roofing is no longer sold today, you want to look at galvalume or painted metal panels when you are looking for the rustic aesthetic of a tin roof. Below is a price range for these metal panels.

Zinc roofing is similar to copper. It has a beautiful appearance that will patina and change color overtime. Most of the zinc roofing panels that are used today are actually pre-patinated, or have not yet developed their protective layer which changes the appearance of the zinc. While zinc roofs are commonly found in Europe because of their aesthetic, they are not very popular in the United States due to the high cost.

Zinc roofing panels have a striking aesthetic that makes them really stand out. Once zinc is exposed to moisture and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it will form a protective layer of zinc carbonate. The result from this process is a beautiful blue/gray patina.

Besides being beautiful, patina also serves a purpose in keeping the zinc from rusting. The protective layer that forms keeps the zinc roof from corroding. This makes zinc a great option to use as roofing if you live near the coastline as it will not be negatively impacted by the moisture in the air.

Zinc will cost about the same as copper, but will be significantly more expensive if the project is small. The lack of availability means that your shipping costs could be more expensive than the roofing materials themselves on a small project. Zinc roofing costs at least three times the price of steel roofing.

SMP paint finishes are typically available in lighter gauge steel such as 29 or 26 gauge. The color of panels will fade at a faster rate than a PVDF paint. This is the most cost effective paint system.

One of the unique qualities of metal roofing is the amount of colors and designs you can choose from. You can find almost any color you are looking for. There are even roofs that look like they change color throughout the day!

Most metal roofing manufacturers will not sell directly to homeowners and in some cases even metal roofing contractors. If you can find a metal roofing manufacturer that deals directly with the public it will be your greatest opportunity to save money on your metal roof. Buying directly from the manufacturer will save you 15% to 50%.

When you purchase directly from the manufacturer you will need to know what you need. The manufacturer will NOT create your materials list. You will need to know how many panels at what length plus all of the trim.

It is common to purchase material through roofing supply companies or other distributors. They will put a mark up on the panels that is normally in the range of 15% to 50% depending upon the size of the job.

If you already know what you need, this might not be the best option for you. However, if you need guidance through the process of figuring out your materials list and the appropriate trims then this is money well spent.

When you get a bid for a metal roof the contractor will normally give you a price on materials plus labor. However, the contractor typically will put a mark up on the panels that is normally in the range of 10% to 20%.

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