Standing Seam vs. Corrugated Metal Roof
What is a Corrugated Metal Roof? Corrugated metal roofs use wavy sheets that are tough but not heavy. The waves do more than look nice – they make the metal stronger without extra weight or money. You can buy these wavy panels in steel, aluminum, or copper. They have special coatings to stop rust and help keep your house cool. The waves also help rain flow off and keep the thin metal from sagging. These metal panels are about 2-3 feet wide and come in many sizes to fit your roof. People like them because they’re cheap and not too hard to put up. To set them up, you place panels so they overlap and screw them onto your roof. The screws have rubber parts that block water when you tighten them just right. These roofs can last 40-50 years, based on what metal you pick and your weather. You should check the screws now and then and change some as they get old. What is a Standing Seam Metal Roof? Standing seam metal roofing uses flat panels that join with raised edges. These tall seams ...