FAQ = About
Stone Coated Steel Roofing
Q: What type of roof do I put on my house?
A: Whatever you think will look good on your home. Putting a roof on your home is not only an important financial decision, but it has an important aesthetic value for your home too. When you drive up to your home, you say to  yourself "that's
a nice looking roof."
Q: What color should I choose?
A: The color of roofing material should blend with and compliment your home. It should not be the focal point
Q: When should I replace my roof or does my roof need to be replaced?
A: With cedar shake roofs - Most roofs start telling you they need to be replaced when the shakes start to crumble under your feet or when you start finding them in your yard after a wind storm. With composition shingles - These usually wear out in a more discreet way. Granules start coming off leaving black patches showing. Shingles also start to curl at the ends.
In general, some people think if a roof leaks they need to replace it. Unless it's an older roof, leaks can usually be repaired. With leaking in older roofs and/or if your roof has leaking in more than a few areas, this can mean trouble.
Q: Should I replace my gutters at this time?
A: Most
gutters installed 20 years ago were steel and should
be checked for leaks. Today's gutter material is made
of aluminum and is warranted for life and come in over
14 colors. Gutters fail by falling off houses or pulling
away from the fascia. Gutters should be nailed every
two feet and down spouts screwed together.
Q: How much does a metal roof cost?
A: Roofing
prices vary by
product and installation
procedures. Fiberglass
composition is the
least expensive product. Concrete roofing & Clay
Tile products
are also inexpensive but
to strengthen your
home to accept the weight
of the product will
drive up the final costs.
Fiber cement products are
mid range. Stone Coated Steel
Tiles are also mid range
and carry warranties
of 50 years. Copper
roofing & Slate are on
the upper end
range of roofing pricing.
Q: Isn't Stone Coated Steel Roofing too heavy to put on a roof?
A: Quite
the contrary. On average, metal is over 50% lighter
than asphalt products and 75% lighter than fibrous cement,
concrete, clay and slate products.
Q: Won't a stone coated steel roof be noisy during a rain storm?
A: Stone Coated Steel roof are no noisier than other roofs. In fact, stone coated metal roofs can often be quieter because of the stone surface.
Q: Can I walk on a Stone Coated Steel roof?
A: Stone
Coated Steel roof are very walkable. The new styles
today can accommodate traffic for your painter, window
washer, chimney sweep, and you putting up your Christmas
lights.
Q: Will a Stone Coated Steel roof make my home hot?
A: Stone
Coated Steel roof often has a higher heat reflectivity
than other roofing products contributing to overall
energy efficiency in the home.
Q: Will my Stone Coated Steel roof be fire safe?
A: The
most fire safe
roof is a Stone Coated
Steel roof. Steel
is a noncombustible, Class "A" rated product, the highest rating given. Retired California State Fire Marshall, James McMullen, states that "steel
roofing systems
provide equivalent
or better safety
to occupants
and the safest roof
for fire fighters engaged in
fire fighting operations."
Q: Will a Stone Coated Steel roof be damaged by hail?
A: Stone
Coated Steel roof is an ideal product to protect your
home from hail damage. Many of the metal roofing products
have received the highest hail rating offered by the
Insurance Commissions within the hail belt regions of
the United States.
Q: How wind resistant is a Stone Coated Steel roof?
A: Many
of the Stone Coated Steel roofing systems have been
tested to withstand hurricane force winds. Stone Coated
Steel roofing wind warranties can go as high as 120
m.p.h.
Q: What are the parts of the roof called?
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