Frequently Asked Questions
Questions
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Is
Denting a Problem?
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Can
I walk on my new roof?
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Is it HEAVY?
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What about
SNOW?
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What
about FIRE?
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Will it make our home HOT?
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What about
HAIL?
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Can I PAINT
it?
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Can I CLEAN
it?
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Is
Lightning Attracted to a Metal Roof?
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Is a Stone
Coated Steel Roof a Noisy Roof?
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Is
Rust a Problem with a Stone Coated Steel Roof?
Is
Denting a Problem?
Stone Coated Steel Roofs can and do
stand up to hailstones, snow loads and extreme wind conditions
without any structural or cosmetic damage. Our weatherproof
warranties include a 120 M.P.H. Wind Uplift Warranty (equal to
an F2 tornado!) and a 2.5 inch Hailstone Warranty from the
manufacturers.
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Can
I walk on my new roof?
If you’ve heard anyone say that a metal
roof shouldn’t be walked on, they’re obviously not talking about
our products. The unique interlocking panel design, rugged
26-gauge galvanized steel construction and proven installation
methods provide a strong roof system that can be walked on under
normal conditions...
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Is it HEAVY?
No! Our installed weight of 1.25 lb /
square foot is half the weight of most asphalt and wood roofs
and only 10% of a concrete tile roof. This dramatically reduces
the weight that the trusses have to carry, a clear advantage
over other roof products.
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What about
SNOW?
The degree of snow movement on the roof
plane is dependent on the slope, friction on the
granular/pre-painted roof, cleanliness and volume of snow. To
provide protection around entrances and exits, use proper snow
retention or deflection products.
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What
about FIRE?
A steel roof is non-combustible. Steel
does not burn and offers various options in its installation to
upgrade the fire resistance of the homes' structure. Most
roofing materials have fire resistant strengths on one side
only. Other heavier roof systems provide little or moderate
resistance during internal fires and can cause premature roof
structure collapse. Remember if an internal fire is at the
underside of the roof structure, metal will provide the greatest
degree of maintaining structural integrity and assist in
containing the fire.
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Will
it make our home HOT?
No! Steel absorbs and dissipates heat
quickly. As with any material, color is the governing factor
when exposed to sunshine. Installing a steel roof on your home
will reduce your energy requirements.
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What about
HAIL?
Our metal roofs have passed a class 4 UL
hail test. There have been occasions in a hail belt where
unusually large diameter (3") hail occurred, which created some
minor cosmetic damage.
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Can I PAINT it?
Painting over a new installation of
pre-painted or granular steel roofing is not recommended. All
coil-coated paint films are formulated for the high heat curing
process and may not allow good adhesion between fields applied
paint and the original surface without special preparation and
paint.
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Can I CLEAN it?
An occasional cleaning of metal roofs
can extend the service life and help to maintain the appearance
of the finish (no different than a car finish). For protected
areas (i.e. overhangs) an annual spring cleaning is recommended.
Simply washing with plain water using hoses or low pressure
sprays is often sufficient.
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Is
Lightning Attracted to a Metal Roof?
There is absolutely no increase in the
likelihood of your home being struck by lightning if you have a
metal roof. In fact, if lightning does strike your steel roof,
the energy safely dissipates throughout the entire roof surface,
and can exit into the ground. Also, because metal roofing is NOT
combustible or flammable, it is an even smarter choice when
severe weather is a possibility.
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Is a Stone
Coated Steel Roof a Noisy Roof?
Absolutely not! Steel roofing is often
much quieter than even an asphalt shingle roof. Because of our
unique installation method that creates a sound and temperature
“buffer zone” of dead air space, along with our beautifully
functional stone coated surfaces, even a torrential rain
striking the roof panels is no louder than it would be on a
heavy wood shake roof.
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Is
Rust a Problem with a Stone Coated Steel Roof?
No! In fact, our steel roofing panels
are made from high quality 26-gauge, pre-primed, galvanized
steel that is coated with an acrylic basecoat. Ceramic
earth-stone granules are then embedded over this basecoat.
Finally, a clear acrylic over-glaze is applied and baked on.
This provides your home with a long-lasting, durable and
fade-resistant protection for a lifetime of enjoyment.
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