Architectural Metal Roofing Explained

While more expensive than shingles, metal roofing can add distinction, character, and charm to any home, including your home. They also last longer than shingle roofs and are easier to maintain.

Architectural Metals – Roofing Installation

• Residential panels are generally 24″ or 36″ wide, and secured by an exposed fastening system that is properly engineered to withstand rain and high winds. The panels come is several patterns, and can be ordered in a wide variety of colors.

During the installation process architectural metals can be:

• Fastened to purlins (horizontal beams along the length of a roof resting on a main rafter)
• Fastened to a clean roof deck
• Installed over an existing shingle roof for added thermal protection and noise attenuation