If you own or manage a commercial building, maintaining that building is one of the most important aspects of your business. Roof leaks can not only cost you more money but can also ruin what’s inside your building. While many commercial roofs have a flat surface, there are several that have a sloped roof or even just a sloped awning at the front or sides of the building. Our architectural sheet metal installers recommend that business owners and building managers incorporate metal roofing sections to their buildings, whether it’s just on a small section of the roof or on the entire roof’s surface! Here’s why:
- Longevity & maintenance.
A metal roof requires less maintenance than many other roof systems once installed. They also have an extremely long lifespan, which means less likelihood of needing replaced again for a very long time. While it’s always smart to have your roof inspected regularly throughout the year just to keep an eye out for weak points, you’ll be much less likely to find problems with a metal roof. The smooth slopes are easy to keep clean and with a slope, you’re less likely to have standing water settling in low points on the roof which can lead to leaks.
- Weather tight.
Metal roofs are installed with what’s called a standing seam. This means the panels run vertically up the roof with a raised, interlocking seam that joins the panels together. This is also what gives the metal roof it’s signature “striped” appearance. These seams are watertight, and are installed to withstand extreme heat, wind, rain and all other elements. Our sheet metal installers are Firestone Approved fabricators with a UL Certification. That means our metals and installation are water-tight and wind-rated for extreme weather resistance! They are also more durable and heat-resistant than other commercial roofing materials and are fire-resistant.
- Modern, branded look.
Our sheet metal installers fabricate our own panels from the metal color of your choosing. We have our signature blue roof on our own shop to match the “Boak blue” color in our branding! Many businesses are catching on to this trend to add their company’s flare to their building. This is a great way to stand out among your neighboring businesses!
Our sheet metal installers are masters of their trade. Their experience and training qualify them to fit and install sheet metal that passes strict safety regulations, and at Boak & Sons, safety is our number one rule! If you want more information on a metal roof for your commercial building, give us a call at 330-793-5646 or fill out a contact form on our website!
