The roof of houses and buildings must withstand some of the most severe climates including hail, sun, and years of wind exposure. Many people are turning to metal roofs because they are durable and can last for 50+ years. Metal roofs are eco-friendly: metals are recyclable so excess parts generated during manufacturing or installation can be recycled. For Californians, another very important feature of metal roofing is that they are also fire-resistant!
What are Standing Seam Metal Roofs?
Metal roofs come in many styles and types. However, a style of roof that roofers love is the standing seam metal roof. Here, clips are fastened to the roof and the metal panels snap into the clips. The standing seam metal panels have vertical ridges or “legs” which hide the clips and fasteners.
Because the metal panels are attached to clips and are not themselves screwed into the roof, they can expand and contract as the sun rises and sets. Being able to expand and contract freely will again protect the fasteners from warping due to repeated expansion-contraction cycles.
Another distinctive feature of standing seam metal roofs is that the metal panels have no seams. This is in contrast to corrugated metal roofs which do have seams.
Standing Seam Metal Roofs are Less Likely to Leak
One of the worst things that can happen to your home or business is a leaky roof. Standing seam metal roofs are less likely to leak because the fasteners are hidden and protected. Fasteners and screws represent entry points where rainwater can seep in. Thus a roof like the standing seam metal roof which protects fasteners will also protect against future water leaks. The fact that standing seam metal panels have no seams is also critical for leak-proof roofing because water and moisture tends to collect at the seams.
Please contact San Diego standing seam metal roofer Evan Weisman for more information on the benefits of metal roofs. Evan has been in the business of new construction and landscape design for over 10 years. He is dedicated to quality craftsmanship and stellar customer services.
evan@arcadianlandscape.com | 858.617.9038 | License # 978145