Metal Roof Installation - Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, New York (NY)
Values and Benefits of
DECRA metal shingles and the advancements in residential metal
roofing.
Metal roof installations and metal roof shingles are not what they
used to be. If a metal roof conjures up visions of corrugated metal
or large shiny red or green panels, then its time to for you to get
an update on the latest materials and trends in metal roof
installation. They’ve gone mainstream traditional.
Metal roof systems Advantages and Disadvantages
On the plus side metal roof systems typically have longer
warranties, are fire retardant, are light weight and easy to
install, and are resistant to insects and rot. In addition, they
reflect the sun’s radiant heat which helps to reduce heat build up
in the attic.
On the negative side, traditional metal roof systems are expensive,
prone to dents, difficult to repair or patch, and are noisy -
particularly if there is no attic space and if insulation is bad.
Metal shingle technology has come a long way in eliminating the
minuses. DECRA’s metal shingles, installed, look like traditional
asphalt architectural shingles. The metal shingles come in 21” x 52”
sections and are stone-coated in five color variations.
In addition, unlike their predecessors, stone-coated metal shingles
are much less sensitive to damage. Because of their stone-coating
you can walk on them without fear of denting them. They are also
warranted for hail damage due to their unique construction.
DECRA’s metal shingles are also extremely lightweight. They weigh
approximately a third of traditional asphalt shingles. Because of
their light weightiness, frequently the old asphalt shingle layer(s)
do not need to be removed. This helps to mitigate the higher
material costs associated with the metal shingles.
Unlike typical metal roof installations, DECRA’s metal shingles
install very similar to traditional asphalt 3-Tab shingles. The
process basically involves laying the first course and installing
several fasteners at the top of each shingle. The next course of
shingles is installed by first interlocking the top of the lower
course panels with the bottom of the upper course panels. The upper
course panels are then secured at the top with fasteners. This
process is repeated all the way to the ridge. At the ridge, a ridge
vent is installed and a DECRA metal ridge shingle is then fastened
to it. Due to the light weight of these metal shingles the metal
shingle installation process is extremely fast.
In general, metal roof shingles can cost two to three times the cost
of traditional asphalt shingles. However, the warranty on DECRA’s
metal roof shingles is 50 years, where as with asphalt shingles it
is typically 25-40 years. The DECRA warranty is also transferable.
DECRA’s metal roof shingles are warranted for wind up to 120 MPH,
where as standard asphalt roofs only warranty up to 60-100 MHP. As a
result, the threat of repair due to wind damage is highly reduced
with DECRA metal roof shingles.
Metal roofs have come a long way in recent years, and DECRA’s new
stone-coated metal shingles are leading the way in this process.
Though more expensive than traditional asphalt shingles, their
extended life, as well as their attractive appearance, makes them a
great investment for the homeowner. And because of their 50 year
transferable warranty your investment is protected.
We have over 30 years of roofing repair experience.
We can fix any of your roofing issues. Contact New
Roof Long Island Today!
We are partnered with the major roofing material companies and
will beat any roofing contractor quotes.
Get your price then call us for a free roofing estimate. We travel
across Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens New York installing
new roofs and fixing old leaky roofs.
If you are looking to fix leaks in your current roof or if you want
a brand new roof, look no further. We will fix your current roof or
do a roof rip and install a new roof usually in 1 day with very
minimal mess! (commercial roofing may be longer)