Most metal roofing is made from steel which is heavier and sturdier than aluminum though some metal roofing material is called steel roofing it may be made from any of several materials including alloys.
Metal roofing material handling.
Also make sure you have plenty of manpower when handling oversize panels he adds.
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While the initial investment of a metal roof is higher the value it offers over a lifetime is substantial.
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There are 3 primary types of steel roofing.
Two common gauges of steel roofing are g 60 and thinner gauge g 90.
Do not drag panels on the ground or against each other.
This coating helps extends the life of a steel panel and slow the corrosion process.
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Galvanized galvalume and weathering steel.
They should be picked up to be moved.
The gauge of the steel affects its performance and durability.
When selecting a roofing material there are many factors to take into consideration beyond installation cost.
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Exercise care when loading unloading storing and installing metal roof and wall systems.
Here s a side by side comparison of metal roofs and other common roofing materials.
Handle materials in such a way as to prevent bending warping twisting and surface paint finish damage.
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Galvanized steel is actually created by using a layer of zinc to protect an inner layer of steel from corrosion.
Rodney hiller sheet metal superintendent at queen city roofing and sheet metal agrees that in addition to bigger equipment like lifts cranes vacuum lifts and panel rollers a key to handling oversized panels is limiting the times you must move them.