Commercial metal roofing

Why metal suits commercial buildings here

Metal handles the things that wear out other systems in this climate: snow load, freeze and thaw cycling, and decades of sun. Installed properly and maintained, a metal roof outlives most alternatives, and when it does start to show its age it can usually be restored rather than replaced.

• Long service life with maintenance, often measured in decades
• Sheds snow and water rather than holding it
• Reflective finishes that reduce heat load on the building
• Suits large spans, which is why warehouses and agricultural buildings use it
• Restorable at end of life instead of a full tear off
• Low maintenance, provided fasteners and details are checked

New installation

For a new metal roof the details are what determine whether you are calling somebody in five years. Panel selection, fastening pattern, expansion allowance, closure at eaves and ridges, and flashing at every penetration. We install for the way the building actually gets used, including rooftop equipment and foot traffic.

Repair and maintenance

Most metal roofs that leak do not need replacing, they need the details attended to. Fasteners, washers, seam laps and penetration flashing account for the overwhelming majority of calls. Catching those on a maintenance schedule is dramatically cheaper than dealing with the water damage afterwards.

Restoration when it ages

When an older metal roof reaches the point where individual repairs stop keeping up, a metal restoration system seals the whole roof and resets the clock, without tearing anything off.