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We are now servicing the following areas for metal roofing: Macon, Lizella, Byron, Warner Robins, Kathleen, Bonaire, Perry, Forsyth, Bolingbroke, High Falls, Barnesville, Zebulon, Concord, Griffin, Jackson, McDonough, Locust Grove, Hampton, Jonesboro, Stockbridge and surrounding areas.

Residential metal roof installations are generally 29-gauge, Low-rib panels but occasionally 5V or PBR panels, 26-gauge, are used. New construction can be installed directly on top of the underlayment but care should be given to the underlayment fasteners to ensure the metal of the staple or button cap does not contact the metal panels. Because metal expands and contracts, the metal underlayment fasteners could rub or even penetrate the metal panel.

For retrofit installs over existing shingles, ferring strips, generally 1x4's or 2x4's, are mounted 2' o.c. As these studs are installed, they are shimmed as necessary to remove any irregularities in the roof subsurface. The metal panels are then secured to the ferring strips with standard 1.5" metal-to-wood screws with a rubber washer to ensure a watertight seal. However, we recommend long-life screws which have a metal cap that encapsulates the washer to reduce dry rotting due to exposure to the elements. These screws add a little in cost be a lot in life expectancy or the washer. Ridge vents are cut and ridge caps installed while the metal panels themselves act as a drip edge. Finally, metal flashing/trim needs to be installed on every edge of the panel regardless of location, e.g. ridge, eave, hip, sidewall, end wall, etc. This flashing is functional but adds a look that is unique to metal roofing. Typical residential installation takes 3-4 days.

Commercial installations vary greatly depending and the roof type, size and other special features that may be requested. Commercial panels include Screw-flanged, Snap-Lock and Mechanically Seamed, but Screw-flange is commonly used in residential installs. These panels are usually 26-ga or 24-ga and need to be installed directly over the underlayment, no ferring strips. This will require the removal of existing roof.