If you wish to install metal roofing over your existing roof, the metal roof will most likely be raised over the existing roof by means of furring strips.
Metal roofing usually comes in sheets or multi-shingle panels, although single shingles are also available they are usually more time consuming to install.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
Metal roofing has aesthetic advantages, being able to mimic many other forms of roofing, and enjoys the longest practical service life.
Ventilation is an important consideration when installing metal roofing.
Roofing treated with zinc or copper particles for algae resistance is a good idea in humid climates.
The most popular types of metal roofing include standing seam panels, flat lock panels, individual overlapping tiles, or panels that have the appearance of Spanish tiles.
There are many different distinct shapes for roofs these days, some more common than others.
Ice dams on roofs can melt and soak the inside of exterior walls and ceilings.
Walking on Metal Roofing is difficult and dangerous. A metal roof is slippery and becomes even more slippery when wet.
© 2012 Householders Guide
