Metal Roofing Services

Save Money With a Metal Roof

There are many benefits to getting a metal roof from K Single Corp Roofing & General Contractor.

• Lasts 40-70 years
• No moss
• Fire and wind resistant

Light and dark metal roofing reflects heat effectively to reduce cooling loads in the summer and insulate homes during the winter. This can help to lower energy bills. Most metal roofing comes with a true 30 to 50-year manufacturer warranty, plus a workmanship warranty from the installer.

While the initial cost for a premium metal roof is higher than most other roofing materials, you’ll save money in the long run. A metal roof can last two to three times longer than other roof systems.

A metal roof can also increase the resale value of your home and can even lower your homeowner’s insurance. Chances are good that a metal roof will be the last roof you ever install on your home.

A common misconception is that a metal roof will be noisier than other types of roofing. When installed with solid sheathing, a metal roof on your home will actually silence noise from rain, hail, and bad weather, many times much better than other roofing materials.

Metal Roof Zinc Coating Prevents Rust

Metal Roofs Are Safe From Lightning

Metal Roof Categories

There are three general categories of metal roof systems used for steep-slope roofing applications:



• Architectural metal panel
• Structural metal panel
• Metal shingle/shingle panels

Generally, architectural metal panel roof systems are water-shedding and are intended for use on steep slope roofs. Structural metal panel roof systems are used on low and steep slope roofs. Structural metal panel roof systems can be used on low slope roofs because of their hydrostatic, or water barrier, characteristics.

Because architectural metal panel roof systems typically are designed to be used on steep slopes that will shed water rapidly over the metal panels’ surface, the seams typically are not watertight.

Many architectural metal roof systems are well suited for use on roof slopes of 3 inches per foot (14 degrees) or greater. One exception to the general slope guidelines for architectural metal panel roof systems is the traditional flat seamed, soldered, or welded metal roof system, such as copper. It may be specified on slopes less than 3 inches per foot (14 degrees).

Most structural metal panel roof systems are designed to resist the passage of water at laps and other joints, as a sealant or anti capillary designs can be used in the seams.

Structural metal panel roof systems possess strength characteristics that allow them to span supporting members. Metal shingles and shingle panels are available in numerous varieties for use as steep-slope roof coverings.

Most of the metal shingles are press-formed during the manufacturing process to provide a variety of shapes. These products can take the shape of individual or multiple asphalt, tile, slate, or wood shingle configurations.

There are many categories of metal panels. The term standing seam often is used as a generic description for a class of metal roof seams. The name standing seam is derived from the fact that the seams are joined together above the panel flats.

The term also is used to refer to a panel profile that includes a standing seam: the vertical leg/flat pan and the trapezoidal seam. Contact us for a FREE estimate.