Lauren Risotto

Are you looking for a natural look for your home? Wood siding has a classic aesthetic that is often used in architecture. However, maintaining real wood can be more of a hassle than it’s worth. If you want the look of wood without the maintenance, turning to a metal finish that looks like wood is an excellent alternative.

One of the biggest benefits of a metal roof is that the required maintenance is very low, especially when compared to other types of roofing. For example, maintenance on an asphalt shingle roof includes regularly checking for shingles that are broken, buckled, or have blown away and are missing altogether. These shingles have to be repaired or replaced immediately to keep up the integrity of the roof and prevent small issues from becoming larger problems. Even though the maintenance on a metal roof is low, there are still some necessary actions you need to take to properly maintain your roof.

It’s easy to choose things like color for your metal roofing, but have you thought about how your new roof will attach to your home? This is one aspect of roofing that we see most often overlooked. As long as the roof is securely attached to your house, what’s the difference? It might not seem important, but the connection actually plays a role in the roof’s longevity and its performance.

Deciding between PVDF panels or SMP panels for your new metal roof? We’re here to help. As a manufacturer of panels with both types of paint systems, we are often asked which is better. We want you to be able to choose which panels will make the most sense for you.

Metal has become one of the most popular roofing solutions in recent years due to its modern appearance and its longevity compared to a shingle roof. Not surprisingly, this popularity has resulted in a spike in demand for metal roof installations.

The two most popular metal panels on the market are corrugated and standing seam. A corrugated metal roof consists of a formed metal sheet with alternating curved and wavy ribs. The edges of each panel overlap and then are fastened down together. It’s an exposed fastener panel which means the fasteners penetrate the panel.

At Western States Metal Roofing, we’re always keeping our finger on the pulse of roofing trends. We continuously strive to design new metal panel products for roofing installers that will exceed consumer’s expectations. We are excited to unveil our brand new product lines for 2020 at the International Roofing Expo (IRE). IRE is the largest event for roofing professionals, with over 1500 booths and 14,000 expected attendees. This event is where the roofing industry can get an up-close look at our newest products. You will find an offer to attend this year’s expo at the end of this article.