Metal Roofing Services

Metal roofing services are one of the most popular needs especially in tough weather environments, such as Texas.  Metal systems are strong, durable, long-lasting, and visually pleasing.  When properly installed and maintained, metal roofing systems can last for decades.  However, even metal roofs have a lifespan, and eventually will require repair, renovation, or replacement.  Our team here at Commercial Roof Repair Solutions are experts in the field of commercial metal roofing services.

Does Your Metal Roof Need Renovation or Replacement?

This is a key area to address.  Knowing “when” that roof needs professional attention can be a challenge for even the most experienced business owner or property manager.  A few tell-tale signs that your commercial metal roofing system needs professional service are:

• Loose or buckled seams.  If the seams on your metal roof are loosening, buckling, or separating, that roof system is in danger of failing.  A professional inspection of the situation is urgently required.
• Leaks. Obviously, the occurrence of leaks is a huge red flag that the roofing system is failing.  This is NOT the time to delay, the presence of leaks requires immediate professional attention to reduce the risk of catastrophic failure and damage to the underlying structure and, ultimately to the contents the roofing system is designed to protect.
• Rust. The presence of rust on your metal roofing system indicates the metal is not adequately protected from the elements and, in time, will begin to degrade. Renovation of that system will protect the metal, increasing the longevity of the system and reducing risk of failure.
• Damage. The presence of visible damage to the system is another indicator that the roof needs repair, renovation, or replacement.  Particularly after the occurrence of a severe weather event like hail, high winds, unusually heavy rain and so forth, having the roofing system inspected by a skilled professional team matters. This is paramount in protecting that investment and maximizing the lifespan of your existing system.

Repair, Renovate or Replace?

Repair

Repairing your metal roof system generally involves only a small area or areas. Matching material is integral to maintaining the aesthetic look of your roof.  Even more importantly, quality installation of the repair is paramount.

Renovation

Renovating a metal roof involves the entire roofing system.  It can be done in different fashions.  The most common methods are metal over metal or single-ply membrane over metal.

• Metal over Metal. The existing metal system is overlaid with a replacement metal layer.  Spacers may be used to achieve gaps between the layers, offering the opportunity of adding insulation to the area.  If additional insulation isn’t desired, the new metal can also be laid directly on top of the existing metal system.
• Single-ply Membrane. The existing metal system is overlaid with a seamless, single-ply membrane coating. This option offers the benefit of eliminating seams entirely.  As seams are the most common area of failure in a commercial roofing system, obviously that removal is extremely beneficial.  This option also offers high levels of durability, increased energy efficiency, and generally, reduced overall costs.

Metal Roofing Services Or Replacement?

Eventually, that metal roof will require full replacement.  From tear off to final clean up, replacing your metal roofing system is a big job and a bigger investment.  Areas of consideration include the type, color and style the replacement roofing system will take.  Building structure, stability, and weight bearing specification are areas that need to be addressed.