Stone Coated Steel Roofing
If you are thinking about re-roofing your home, an elegant and durable option is a stone coated steel roofing system. Initially, the expense of a stone coated steel metal roof system may be seem greater than other existing roofing systems, but ultimately, in time, in the long run you will save money because it will outlast other other types and increase the value of your home.
Stone coated steel is manufactured with pre-primed, galvanized steel that is coated with an acrylic basecoat. Earth stone granules are embedded over the basecoat, and then it is applied with a smooth finish. This process gives it a much longer life span than asphalt or composite shingles. It can appear as asphalt shingle, slate or cedar and the color is promised not to lighten.
Stone coated steel roofing systems can withstand the severest weather conditions; actually, it is ideal for places in extreme climates. Expansion and contraction cycles do not leave cracks, and it grants UV and heat protection.
A stone coated steel roofing system normally comes with a 120 mph wind warranty, as well as a hailstone guarantee of 2.5 inches. In case its hit by lightning, the resulting electricity is dispersed carefully over the roof and exited to the ground making the roof non-combustible. In fact, a stone-coated steel roof does not invite lightning.
Installation is simple when performed by a skilled contractor. After it is installed, a stone coated steel roofing system blocks sound and can easily handle foot traffic. It is recyclable and green since it is possible to gather rainwater as algae and mold cannot develop on stone coated steel. Also, solar panels can easily be installed without puncturing the roof.
A stone coated steel roofing system will increase the worth of your home. Favored by builders today, a stone coated steel roofing system will last you for years to come. Visit Fireman Roofing today to find out more about this amazing roof.
