On-site roll forming is where we bring a portable roll forming machine to your building site to manufacture the metal roofing panels for the structure.
No – not everyone can create a custom-made standing seam metal roof to the same standard as Sunset Metal Roofing. In addition, a standing seam roof ensures there are no screw holes so no way for water to penetrate it, unlike other kinds.
A steel coil is fed through a machine and feeds through a series of rollers until it has gained the desired shape. We can make panels to longer lengths than you can get from a factory. This means fewer seams and fewer seams mean a more resilient roof. Once made, they are ready to use and can go directly up onto the roof.
Your customer’s initial investment will be higher but in the long term, they are significantly better valued because they are so durable and have a way longer lifespan than shingles.
For standing-seam metal roof panel systems, a 1/4:12 minimum roof slope is recommended.
No – standing seam metal roofs can be very effective at dampening or disturbing sound waves because we use soundproofing bubble underlayment.
Yes – we use bubble insulation. It is important to insulate your metal roof because it will help the building remain cool in summer and warm in winter.
Standing seam metal roofs can take years of abuse from bad weather. They withstand strong winds and hail substantially better than asphalt shingles. They also shed snow quickly and are fire-resistant.
Yes – if there are not too many. Doing this eliminates a costly and time-consuming job because you do not have to tear off existing shingles.
Metal is one of the most energy-efficient materials for roofing on the market. They reflect heat away from buildings. They also offer an efficient heat-loss barrier in the winter.
Yes – skylights are very compatible with standing seam metal roofs