Do you like the energy efficiency of metal roofing? Whether you prefer a home
Today, we're going to focus on a few details about how to screw down a metal roof.
First of all, the most important thing is to make sure that your metal roofing is installed properly so that it will last. The pitch and angle of each roof is unique and needs to be carefully considered during the installation process. Longhorn Roofing never uses a cookie-cutter approach to making our custom roofs. Instead, we carefully measure everything and create the roof on-site.
Exposed fastener installation is easier and less expensive. However, when screws are exposed to the weather in Central Texas, they can rust and the washers can crack, leading to leaks that can damage not only the roofing but also the structure of the building. Hidden screws are the proper way to screw down metal roofs. Hidden screw roofing is called "standing seam."
The hidden fastener installation has four steps:
A final step in making sure you have the best installation is to be sure that the steel panels that the screws set in are the best quality. Longhorn Roofing uses thick, 24-gauge steel, rather than the 26-gauge used by other companies. Additionally, Longhorn Roofing uses Galvalume coatings, which ensures that the panels are fire-resistant, energy efficient and durable. Furthermore our Galvalume Kynar 500 painted panels comes in a variety of colors to match any upscale exterior style.
For style and durability, metal roofs can't be beaten. Standing seam metal roofing can last between 30 to 50 years, saving you money in energy costs as well as roof replacement. Metal roofing from Longhorn Roofing lasts because we use high-quality materials and the best standing seam techniques in the industry.