Long Run roofing is manufactured from long sheets of steel roll formed into different profiles, or shapes and most metal tiles/shingles are made from painted or coated steel or aluminium that has been pressed or formed. There are five major types of metal roofing: zinc, copper, aluminium, steel, and tin. *thin layer of zinc to help prevent corrosion. Today huge advances in technology such as Long Run Colorsteeland modern metal tiles, mean metal roofs are still a very popular choice in New Zealand. Galvanised* steel, aluminium, and metal or concrete tiles were all common for roofs in New Zealand during the 1970s. In 1957, the world’s first steel roof tile was manufactured in Auckland by Lou Fisher (called the Fisher tile). The coating was initially applied to corrugated steel, but a pressed tile profile (from 0.55 mm G300 steel) was soon adopted, and stone chips replaced the sand. Pressed metal tile roofing had its origins during World War 2 when a process was developed in which mild steel was coated with a specially-developed protective bitumastic emulsion coating, which was then covered with sand. Sheet iron was also first manufactured in the States by Revolutionary War financier, Robert Morris, and the English created the first method for corrugating iron in 1829. At the turn of the 18th Century, the first facilities for rolling copper sheet metal were developed in the United States.
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If you're looking for a roof replacement company in Ankeny, Huxley, or Ames, give us a call! Aside from steel roofs, we also install asphalt, architectural shingle, and rubber roofs.Metal roofs date back to the 1700s when lead and copper were the main metals used for roofs. Asphalt shingle roofs are more susceptible to harm when it comes to lightning and fire because they are combustible. You may actually be at an advantage with a metal roof, since metal is a fire-resistant/non-flammable material! Because of this, many roofing experts will tell you that metal is a preferable roofing material in areas with a lot of lightning and thunderstorm activity. If your metal roof does get struck by lightning, the lightning will disperse through the house and into the ground just as it would with any other type of roof. Read our blog post, “ What to Do If Your House Gets Struck by Lighting,” to learn more. Make sure you have a lightning rod in place to help avoid damage to your home and electronics in any case. If there aren’t trees or power lines near your house, and your roof is in fact the highest point in the area, it may get struck, but not because it’s made of metal. Lightning always strikes the highest point it can reach. We recently wrote a blog post about lightning and the process it goes through when striking a home. One question that concerns many homeowners about metal or steel roofing is, “Will having a metal roof increase the risk of my house being struck by lightning during a storm?” You may never have to install a new roof for the rest of your life. However, its durability and energy efficiency can save you money over time. Steel roofing has a higher initial cost than asphalt. The durability of steel roofs make them an environmentally friendly roofing choice less frequent replacement = less waste! Steel is the most recycled material on earth, with products commonly composed of around 50% recycled material! It can also be reused once the roof reaches the end of its life. Since it seals out moisture well, there is also a lower risk of mold and mildew, which can pose serious health risks. Steel is a fire-resistant material that lowers the risk of fire in your attic or elsewhere in the home. It also makes for a great insulator in the winter, due to the installation process: overlapping panels create air pockets on the roof's surface and, together, act as an extra layer of insulation. When your home absorbs less heat, your air conditioner doesn't have to work as hard, and you save money lower monthly energy bills and reduced wear and tear.
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It’s Energy Efficientīecause metal reflects solar heat it can prove to be a very energy-efficient roofing material during the summer. It can also withstand winds up to 120 mph, and it very effectively seals out moisture to help you avoid rot and mold problems in your roof and attic. Metal roofs can last anywhere from 40-70 years! That’s a lot longer than a typical asphalt roof, which lasts only 15-20 years. Is your roof nearing the end of its life expectancy? If so, and you need to start thinking about roof replacement options in Ankeny or Huxley, keep steel roofing on the radar as a very viable option for your home or business.
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