Whether you are looking to install a stylish roof for a new build property or your current roof is in need of replacement, metal roofing is a worthwhile consideration. As well as its eye-catching, attractive aesthetic, more and more people are interested in metal roofing due to its range of beneficial characteristics.
They say beauty is more than skin deep. This is true, especially while you consider a building or a structure. The most basic requirement of any building is to keep the external elements – heat, rain, cold and noise out; while keeping comfortable conditions in, for the building occupants. Advances in manufacturing processes, materials and technologies have transformed the way we keep our inside temperatures as conducive as possible. Thanks to our Insulated Metal Roofs at Build Rite LLC!
To ensure better thermal performance and sound control inside a building, Insulated Metal Roofs play a vital role. To avoid energy losses and minimize expense on other equipments to cool the inside premise, we need to create our buildings as energy-efficient as possible.
So, if you are a far-sighted person, Insulated Metal Roofs will be your perfect choice!
Insulated Metal Roofs enable better performance of the structure and enhances experience for people working under it. This system can go a long way in providing long term benefits.
What is Insulated Metal Roof System?
This type of metal roof system helps in reducing the overall heat transfer coefficient by adding materials with low thermal conductivity. It also maintains an ambient temperature in the building and works as a barrier to heat loss and gain.
Let us see some of the advantages of an Insulated Metal Roof System:
- Heat Prevention. In summers, insulated roof works on minimizing the heat transfer between inside and outside of the building.
- Heat Retention. Locations with lower temperatures where heating structures is unavoidable, insulation works best to prevail warmth inside the premise.
Energy Efficiency. A well-insulated roof helps save on energy consumption by improving energy efficiency, comfort, and living standards in both modern commercial as well as Industrial buildings.
- Acoustic Control. Insulation acts as an infill between two metal sheets. It not only reduces heat transmission but also external sounds such as thunder, rain, hail etc. noise from entering the building envelope through the roof.
- Longevity. Metal roofs have a fantastic life expectancy, particularly in comparison to other commonly used roofing materials. Metal roofs have a life expectancy of 40+ years which is far superior to alternatives such as single ply or asphalt shingles which are only expected to last around half as long. The extended lifespan of metal roofing also serves to offset the higher upfront cost.
Durability. If installed correctly, some metal roofs can sustain wind gusts up to 140 miles per hour, will not corrode or crack and may be impact-resistant (depending on which product you choose). In addition, metal roofs don’t need the periodic costly maintenance that other roofing materials often require. However, they should be inspected periodically to make sure no repairs are required.
- Safety. Metal roofs will not spark and ignite into flames during a wildfire or lightning strike. Metal roofing has strong fire retardant properties, meaning that it won’t burn in the event of a fire. This resistance to fire makes the material a safe one. However, it is worth bearing in mind that if metal roofing is installed over combustible materials, this can lower your roof’s fire resistance rating.
- Energy efficiency. Metal roofs reflect the suns UV and infrared light rays that contribute to roof surface radiant heat, which can result in a 10-25% reduction in cooling costs. Typically, the roof can be an area of a property which can facilitate large amounts of heat loss and gain. This inefficiency can lead to a warmer home in summer and a colder one in winter, thus increasing energy bills. However, metals will reflect radiant heat from the sun which reduces heat gain, keeping your home cooler in summer. What’s more, although metal is not particularly insulating alone, it is very simple to apply effective insulation to metal roofing, ensuring your home stays cosy and your bills lower in winter, too.
Environmentally friendly. As roofing materials go, metal is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable options you can choose. A lot of metal roofing already contains a percentage of recycled material and, for those with sustainability as a primary concern, you can readily source sheet roofing with a high recycled content. What’s more, once it reaches the end of its useful life, metal roofing can be entirely recycled, preventing any landfill waste whatsoever.
Build Rite LLC is a specialist in high quality metal roofing, serving customers. We can carry out reliable roofing work on all manner of properties, drawing on our years of experience. We have a team of highly trained, skilled individuals and an impressive past portfolio of work, proving you can rely on us for many different jobs involving several types of metal. For further information about our materials or services, simply contact our helpful team today.