A commercial roof recover or replacement is an opportunity for building owners to not only get a new, more durable roof compared with shingles but also to improve the aesthetics of their building. Commercial metal roof recover offers a wide range of benefits and can help elevate the looks of a commercial building all while being an environmentally friendly roofing solution.
Metal roofing is a long-lasting (50+ years of service life), durable roofing solution. For commercial buildings, the low maintenance and long service life of metal roofing make it an excellent investment when compared with shingles. Shingles may cost less up front but they require more ongoing maintenance and need to be replaced much sooner than a metal roof.
Did you know that a metal roof can be installed directly over existing shingles? This process eliminates any shingle tear-off expenses, including disposal fees, labor costs, and business downtime.
Metal roofing does not crack, shrink, or erode, and is also naturally fire, hail, and wind-resistant. For commercial buildings that experience extreme weather, these properties can make a metal roof a desirable option.
The durability and long life of a metal roof are especially essential benefits if the roof that is being replaced is a shingle roof. Asphalt shingles, while inexpensive upfront, need to be replaced much more regularly than metal and are prone to damage from things like hail and high winds.
In addition to their short service life, asphalt shingles are also not an environmentally friendly roofing material. Considering 11 million tons of shingles end up as waste, it is clear they carry a heavy environmental burden.
Metal roofing, on the other hand, is made from a high percentage of recycled material and is 100% recyclable at the end of its service life. Studies by the Department of Energy show that 35% of energy costs for the average building is spent on heating, cooling, and ventilation. When recovering a roof, building owners can opt to add insulation and see an increase in terms of heating and cooling savings every month as well.
And metal roofs look better for longer than shingles. The use of a Kynar 500® paint system helps keep the color and vibrancy of a metal roof consistent throughout its service life.
For commercial buildings with existing shingle roofs, the 138T Shingle Recover System offers a long-term, economical solution. Installing directly over the existing shingles, the system utilizes patented clips to create an Above Sheathing Ventilation airspace that helps create energy savings.
If you’d like to learn more about the details of some of our roof recover applications, check out these resources:
Our eBook, Tired of Replacing Your Shingle Roof? Metal-Over-Shingle Recover System Offers a Long-Term Solutions with Cost-Saving Benefits, is designed to help building owners understand and evaluate the roof replacement options available to them. This eBook focuses on the longevity, durability, and environmental advantages of metal roofing over shingles. You can click the image below to download your copy of Tired of Replacing Your Shingle Roof?