Types of Metal Roofing & Siding

Metal roofs are very durable and reliable. By some estimates these roofs can last as long as 40 to 50 years. Not much maintenance is needed with a metal roof and they come in different styles and colors. Metal roofs are made from a variety of materials. Two types of metal roofs are concealed fastener and exposed fastener systems. The exposed type costs less and both are used for residential homes. Siding is also available in a variety of styles and each type of siding has different qualities and features.

Galvanized Steel

Metal roof can be made out of galvanized steel with a zinc coating designed to help eliminate corrosion. A roof of this sort is available in a variety of grades. It's the thickness of the zinc coating that determines which grade is to be used for a particular type of galvanized roof. The steel is sometimes painted for added effects and if this is the case it is recommended that G-60 be the minimum grade utilized for this roof type.

Aluminum

Metal roofs are made from aluminum as well. A chief characteristic of roofs made from aluminum is its ability to resist erosion. Whenever you use aluminum as roofing material it should always be painted, which helps it last longer. Another process aluminum roofing goes through is called anodizing, which consists of covering the aluminum with a type of chemical or acid coating. The process causes the aluminum to oxidize, which yields a resilient surface or coating that actually replaces the original aluminum surface. The end result is a hard shell or coating called anodized aluminum.

Types

Metal roofs are also made from tin, copper and stainless steel. These types of metals all have a variety of qualities, including durability and the ability to resist corrosion that makes them last longer. The material of choice for roofs is quickly becoming metal due to a number of reasons, including wind resistance, increased property value, the appeal, durability and protection from lightning.

Flexbeam Siding

A number of sidings are available. Flexbeam siding is not as expensive as other types of siding and it is also very strong and durable. This type of siding is used for many facility maintenance projects. You can use less of this material because during the application the sheets actually lap over each other.

Flexrib Siding

Flexrib siding panels are wide and they provide grooves that have a lot of depth. These panels provide a stylish look that stands out and are selected for many projects. The panels are not complicated to install and are durable, giving them the ability to last for a long time.

Corrugated Metal Siding

There is also corrugated metal siding which is very cost effective and durable. This type of siding is used for a number of applications. This type of siding is used for projects that have a large area to cover in terms of the length and width.

References

• Rosselli Roofing and Siding; Metal roof types
• Flexospan; Metal Siding Metal Roofing Liner Panel Standing Seam Firewall Panel Acoustical Panel Explosion Relief Metal Siding Panels--Metal Wall Panels