The Perfect Finishing Touch: Galvalume Roofing for Metal Buildings
Many of the cost savings that occur when metal buildings are constructed are a direct result of the quality of the material that comprises the roof. At Ace Metal Buildings, the distributor of choice when it comes to metal roofing is Galvalume.
In production since 1972, with over 20 million tons of product produced in the United States alone, Galvalume has proven itself to be a long lasting alternative to traditional roofing materials or galvanized sheet roofing. A 55% Aluminum/Zinc alloy, these coated sheet steel roofs require minimal maintenance and are available for both residential and non-residential metal buildings as well as non-metal structures.
Metal roofing in general is an energy efficient and environment-friendly solution when it comes to covering metal buildings. Most metal roofs consist of some recycled material and at the end of its life, the metal material can be up to 95% recyclable. These metal roofs can also be retrofit over the existing roofs (both metal and non-metal roofs) of most metal buildings. The ability to retrofit over an existing roof is a great benefit to users of metal buildings, since disruption of activity is minimal when the original roof does not need to be removed. Another important aspect of a retrofit roof is the reduction in landfill waste due to the avoidance of a tear down.
Using common fiberglass roll insulation, in either a retrofit or a new roof installation, energy costs can be minimized. The roof itself experiences far less stress from thermal expansion and contraction, giving it a longer life expectancy.
Galvalume roofing, available through Ace Metal Buildings is available in many attractive colors that are especially appealing to residential sectors. These colorful alternatives to traditional steel colors generally come with a 30 year warranty and require little maintenance.
The cost-saving factor of installing metal roofing on metal buildings often occurs over the long-term. While most traditional roofing materials require major repairs or maintenance within an eight to ten year period, recent research and studies of Galvalume roofs provide much better news. When analyzing 82 roofs, researchers found that the Galvalume roofs (up to 22 years old) were in excellent condition and were expected to last a total of 30-40 years before needing any major maintenance requirements.
The cost savings from energy efficiency, the ability to retrofit and the low maintenance required make metal roofing the right choice – and the perfect finishing touch – for metal buildings.