If you own a steel roof, or you are planning on installing one, then you will find this list helpful and insightful, allowing you to prepare and plan to keep your home’s steel roof in good shape. Although there are many types of roofing materials to choose from when building a new home, or when re-roofing an existing one, there are some common things that pose a danger to all of these, even to steel roofs.
A hardy steel roof offers superior home protection because it is made of hardy metal sheets that lay on a steel roof frame, however, there are common things that endanger steel roofing just as much as tile roofing, shingle roofing, or any other roofing material. Watch out for these common hazards that can damage your steel roofing.
DIY Roof Checkups and Inspections
Damage cause by foot traffic is real, people. Climbing on roofs should only be conducted by experienced persons who know where to place their footing, so as not to damage the roof. Basically, limiting access to your steel roof can prevent unnecessary damage cause by people walking on it.
Incorrect Installation
The integrity of any building, whether it is a residential home, or a commercial building, is paramount. This why when selecting a company to install your roof it is highly advised to make sure it is a professional steel roofing contractor, not just ‘any’ contractor. Why is that? The reason is simple, although a roofing contractor can install various roofing materials, steel roof experts will ensure that no mistakes are made.
Improperly-Anchored Steel Roofing
Poorly installed steel roofs that are not fastened down or anchor properly can cause steel sheets to come lose in high winds, which can slowing cause other problems to arise that can cause even slight damage that will eventually need repairing. This scenario can be effectively avoided by hiring a company that specialises in steel roof installation, reroofing and repair.
Obstructive Objects or Elemental Interference
As with any roof, falling tree branches pose a real risk, as trees grow, their limbs can break off during storms or due to old age, and physically damage steel roofing. The solution is simple, have a trusted steel roofing contractor inspect your roof to check for anything that can endanger your roof, like a tree growing to near to your home.
As silly as it may sound, it’s no joke – bird dropping can damage metal roofing, much in the same way as it damages car paint. However, unlike car paint, steel roofs have special galvanic coating that is designed to prevent corrosion and can resist the acidity of even bird droppings. However, if left unchecked for long periods of time, even bird droppings can penetrate a steel roof’s protective coating.
If you want to make sure your steel roof is in good shape, then contact Johnson Roofing – a steel roofing contractor specialising in steel roof installation and repair.