You need a new roof in Fort Collins, Colorado, and you’re considering a standing seam metal roof. It’s a wise choice, but not one to jump to quickly. After-all, they’re not the cheapest roof in town. And, they’re not for every roof. Below we tell you what a standing seam metal roof is, cover the benefits, and mention who a standing seam roof is, and isn’t, for.
What is a Standing Seam Metal Roof
A standing seam metal roof is a metal roof that’s formed from a roll of steel. Each panel is between 12 and 20 inches wide. Because we make our own standing seam panels, the length is determined by the length we need to cover your roof. We cut your new standing seam panels to within an inch required for a perfit fit. The profile or shape of each panel varies only slightly. Which shape we install onto your roof in Fort Collins is determined by us and by which direction the prevailing wind comes from. The term ‘standing seam’ comes from the seam connecting two panels. Each seam is between 1 and 2 inches tall.
Benefits of a New Standing Seam Roof in Fort Collins, Colorado
There are many benefits of a standing seam metal roof. The most popular being longevity, durability, energy-efficiency, and low-cost long-term. No other roof performs as well as standing seam.
- Long-Lasting
- Highly Durable
- Low-Cost Long-Term
- Energy-Efficient
- Low Maintenance
- Recyclable
- Solar Panel-Friendly
- Dozens of Color Options
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Long-Lasting
Steel is among the strongest roofing material available today, along with stone. Traditional asphalt shingles only last 15-25 years. However, you can expect your new standing seam roof in Fort Collins, CO, to last 70 years or more. Steel is much stronger than fiberglass and asphalt, which is what traditional shingles are made of.
Highly Durable
Standing seam roofs last so long because they’re highly durable and resistant. Metal is much more resistant to hail than fiberglass, which is what’s in normal roofing shingles. Metal panels are also more resistant to strong winds, thanks to fewer seams and the screws used to secure them down. Shingles use nails. Standing seam also won’t rot, unlike wood shake.
Low-Cost Long-Term
Because a standing seam roof lasts so long, they’re also more cost-effective long-term than most other roof coverings. Common shingles only last 20 years on average. Although a new standing seam roof in Fort Collins, Colorado, costs more initially, they often end-up costing less in the long-run because they last 3 to 5 times as long as common shingles.
Energy-Efficient
No other roof is as energy-efficient as standing seam. That’s because no other roof releases more absorbed heat or reflects more UV radiation. Even white asphalt shingles aren’t as cool as medium gray metal roofing panels. In fact, the temperature in the attic under a standing seam metal roof is about 20ยบ cooler compared to under traditional shingles. The best way to help cool your home is to have a new standing seam roof in Fort Collins, CO.
Low Maintenance
Standing seam metal roofs are extremely low-maintenance. Wood shake roofs require yearly or every-other-year treatments to resist hail, fire, mold, insects, etc. Common shingles require regular inspections and re-securing of shingles. On the other hand, a new standing seam roof doesn’t require any treatments. And, because the screws are hidden from sight and sun, they don’t require re-securing. Insects aren’t drawn towards metal. Metal doesn’t mold.
Recyclable
Metal is among the few roof coverings that are recyclable in Fort Collins. Even real wood shake isn’t recyclable, thanks to the chemicals added to them so they resist fire, insects, mold, etc. There is no asphalt shingle recycling facility in Fort Collins. However, when we tear-off an old metal roof in Fort Collins, we deliver it to Colorado Iron and Metal off Buckingham St.
Solar Panel-Friendly
Standing seam metal roofs are among the few roofs that are solar panel-friendly. In fact, according to Namaste Solar, they have metal brackets specifically for standing seam metal roofs, ready for installation. If you have a standing seam roof in Fort Collins, your roof is ready for solar panels.
Dozens of Color Options
No other roof covering is available in as many colors as standing seam. At most, any one traditional shingle line is available in a dozen colors. Standing seam, on the other hand, is available in dozens of colors. Our standing seam roofs are available in 47 colors, such as aged copper, stone white, slate blue, evergreen, dove gray, any many more.
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Who’s a Standing Seam Metal Roof For
A new standing seam roof isn’t for everyone in Fort Collins. The pitch of the roof has to be steep enough. Most home roofs in Fort Collins are steep enough, though. If you’re considering a new standing seam roof in Fort Collins, CO, contact us for a free consultation and estimate.
Who’s a Standing Seam Roof Not For
As mentioned above, the roof has to be steep enough for us to install a standing seam metal roof on. Buildings with flat roofs or low-sloped roofs aren’t good candidates for standing seam. For example, some detached garages and home additions have flat or low-sloped roofs. These we can’t install standing seam metal roofing panels on. If you’re wondering if we can install a standing seam roof onto your home or building in Fort Collins, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Why Hire Bob Behrends Roofing to Install Your New Standing Seam Metal Roof in Fort Collins, CO
We’re experts at installing new standing seam metal roofs in Fort Collins, CO. We manufacture our own standing seam panels, and we measure your roof to the inch for a precise fit. What’s more, we offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee on all new standing seam roof installations in Fort Collins. We’re fully licensed and insured with general liability insurance, which protects our roofing crew and your property.