Metal Roofing Knowledge Center
7 Metal Roof Problems – And Why They Aren’t
If you are considering a new metal roof then you've probably heard stories about some metal roof problems. There are always stories about problems with anything. Aside from sloppy installations, metal roofs rarely experience problems. Not for many years - beyond the...
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Reroofing and the Metal Roof
Typical roofing construction will last somewhere between 5 and 20 years. This includes roof coverings such as shingles, slate, or wood shake shingles. Metal roofing offers an excellent option for replacing these standard roofing materials at the end of their...
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Field Painting Unpainted Aluminum and Galvanized Steel
FIELD PAINTING UNPAINTED ALUMINUM Often customers need to know the correct way to paint a plain unpainted panel application in the field, such as the aluminum siding or roof. The following instructions should answer these questions using one of the procedures below:...
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Maintenance of Metal Roofing
One of the benefits of installing a metal roof on a structure is the low maintenance required to ensure a long life for the roof. Maintaining a metal roof is easy, as metal roofing is often referred to as maintenance-free. In most cases a metal roof would retain...
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Metal Roofing Fire Endurance Test
As part of ongoing testing in regard to the quality of our metal roofing material, Warnock Hersey International, Inc. conducted a thorough test on the interior surface of an exterior wall supplied by the National Frame Builder’s Association. Along with testing its...
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How to Clean Pre-Painted Metal Roofing and Siding
Anyone that has pre-painted metal roofing or siding will eventually need to clean it. It is recommended that cleaning either of these be accomplished with a mild solution of detergent. This detergent solution should be made from a tri-sodium phosphate, for example,...
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Roofing Panels – Metal Is the Clear Choice
With metal roofing panels you get the best look, and the best economy too - so when it was time to re-roof this home, the choice was simple. Coated steel roofing panels are clearly the smartest value around for solid, long-lasting, worry-free protection, easy...
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How to Install Metal Roofing Fasteners
Proper metal roofing installation begins with the use of the right equipment, starting with the screws used to anchor your panels or shingles to the structure. Absolute Steel recommends using metal self-tapping screws with thin washers that have been properly...
read more Recycling Old Metal Roofing Material
Metal Roofing is Primarily Made of Recyclable Materials Environmentally friendly, metal roofing and siding panels are manufactured using an array of recyclable materials. This includes everything from old car parts to aluminum cans. Consequently, they are quickly...
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Absolute Steel Products Earn a Cool Roof Rating Council Approval
The Cool Roof Rating Council recently gave approval to Absolute Steel's Fabral product line for several of our metal roof products. Our company is one of only a few metal roofing companies that has received this approval. Specifically, these are roofs painted using...
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Condensation and Ice Damming on a Metal Roof
Condensation on the Metal Roof Absolute Steel periodically receives panic calls from homeowners who have experienced roof condensation. Often this is during the fall season when it first begins to get cold and warm air that contains moisture meets up with cooler air...
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Metal Roofing Products Gain Energy Star Approval
Absolute Steel carries a full line of Fabral's high quality metal roofing products. We are proud to announce that Fabral has received Energy Star Approval on many of their metal roofing products. This includes roofing systems constructed using unpainted Galvalume and...
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Install Metal Roof Over Shingles? Yes!
We get asked this question all the time: Can metal roofing can be installed over old fiberglass or asphalt shingles? Yes it can! Read on…
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Metal Roofing Protects Homes During Wildfire
Arizona considering legislation to require fire-resistant building wildfire areas Guadalupe, AZ — August 30 2013: With the prevalence of wildfires causing significant property damage this year, lawmakers in Arizona are reconsidering legislation to compel home owners...
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Metal Siding – Choosing the Right One
Aside from vinyl which deteriorates quickly from UV exposure (and therefore not recommended) metal siding is the most economical exterior for residential properties. Metal siding is not just economical; it’s durable and nearly maintenance free. And it’s certainly as...
read more Can a Do-It-Yourselfer Install a Steel Roof?
The answer is quite simply, Yes. Over the years we have had lots of do-it-yourselfers, husband & wife teams, families, and communities pull together to install new steel roofing on residences and business properties. Most of them have had no experience with...
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Steel Roofing Panel Installation Instructions
If you are thinking about installing your own metal roofing panels, please find instructions below. The installation instructions offered here are designed to help you install some of our most popular steel roofing panels. 1. 5V Crimp Panels 2. GrandRib Panels 3....
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Metal Roofing is just Plain Tough
Having a good, solid roof is a necessity in North America, where weather extremes mean we could face hurricane-force winds, forest fires and extreme cold and heat all in the same year. These weather variables put excessive strain on standard shake and shingle roofs,...
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Why choose ENERGY STAR reflective roofing for your building? ENERGY STAR qualified metal roof products reflect more of the sun’s rays. This can lower roof surface considerably thereby decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building. ENERGY STAR qualified...
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How to Select a Metal Roofing Contractor
If you’re not up to doing the work yourself and don’t want to go the route of working with a handyman, you’ll need a contractor. Here’s some helpful hints about how to go about hiring or selecting one. Ask Questions: How long have you been in business? Look for a...
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