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- What will
happen to a Classic Roof in a lightning storm?
- What about
hail?
- When it rains,
will it sound loud on the roof?
- What about
fire?
- What's better,
steel or aluminum?
- Can we walk on
it?
- What is the
difference between your roofing systems and metal roofing purchased
through a national home improvement chain?
- Does a metal
roof cost more a traditional asphalt shingle roof?
- How much longer
will a metal roof last over common roofing like asphalt or wood
shingles?
- Are your roofs
environmentally responsible?
- Metal roofing
seems to have a lot of options; how can I sort my way through
everything?
- How do I
maintain and clean this roof?
- What if my
roof is damaged or I need to add on to my roof in the future?
- Can this roof
help me in an earthquake?
- Can/should
this roof be installed over my existing roof?
- How long have
you been in business?
- Do you use
sub-contractors?
Q. What will happen to a Classic Roof in a lightning
storm?
A. Despite what you might think, an aluminum roof does NOT
attract lightning. So you don’t have to worry about your home,
even in the fiercest electrical storm.
Q. What about hail?
A. No problem! The dimensional beauty of our metal roofing
systems prepares them to take whatever Mother Nature dishes out –
including hailstones. All of our products meet Underwriters
Laboratory’s UL 2218 Impact Resistance Testing at Class IV, the
most severe test. What’s more, our products are warranted not to
leak or chip due to hail impact. In fact, you might even get a discount
on your homeowners insurance in area's were hail damage is common! Ask
your agent.
Q. When it rains, will it sound loud on the
roof?
A. No. Another benefit of the rugged-looking texture is that it
actually quiets the rain on your roof. Our roofs' deep-textured folds
break up the “pinging” effect you might expect from a flat
metal roof.
Q. What about fire?
A. Unlike many other roofing materials, our roofs are fire-resistant and
will not support combustion. Blown-on embers and fireworks are not a
concern. You can sleep easily on the
Forth
of July!
Q. What's better, steel or aluminum?
A. While both roofs will typically perform better than other
types of roofing aluminum offers several advantages over steel in
roofing applications. Depending on where you live, marine air can be
very corrosive to steel. Marine air carries salt and other minerals and
is deposited on and under your roof. These deposits become more
concentrated over time and corrosion will occur. Aluminum is not
affected by these deposits in any way. Corrosion is completely covered
by our aluminum warranty versus a limited coverage for steel products.
Also, aluminum is more efficient thermally so air conditioning bills
drop dramatically with installation as well as summer comfort levels in
non air conditioned homes. Aluminum is lighter by 50% or more by
comparison to a steel roof making it better for earthquake prone areas.
Aluminum is 90-98% recycled content versus steel at 20-45% so aluminum
is the greener choice. Aluminum holds a "finish" better than
steel so it has a much longer aesthetic life span. Another consideration
is that steel gutters are virtually unavailable today because of
corrosion problems. The gutter market is completely dominated by
aluminum.
Q. Can we walk on it?
A. Sure! Aluminum does not loose strength over time. Also, the deep
folds and textures give our roofs even greater strength, so they can
handle occasional roof traffic with minimal care. We can also design
your roof specifically for high traffic loads if needed. No other system
offers this option! Ask your representative for details.
Q. What is the difference between your roof
systems and purchasing metal roofing through a national home improvement
chain?
A. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and
service. Our products are only distributed through a highly qualified,
tightly knit network of independent dealers trained in providing
customers top quality service, installation and peace of mind. The home
improvement chains carry a narrower array of products and are installed
by subcontractors. By choosing Perfection Roofing, you are assured top
quality products, serviced and installed by the best.
Q. Does a metal roof cost more than a
traditional asphalt shingle roof?
A. Because our metal roofing is a premium home improvement
product with a life expectancy of 100's of years and significant resale
value it is not meaningful or relevant to compare initial costs with low
cost, low value short term organic roofing like wood shake or paper
composition. Additionally, the area you live in, choice of contractor
and materials used also play heavily into the prices for any roofing
project. It is safe to say that our permanent systems are more costly
initially. However, our systems compare very favorably in terms of cost
to other long lasting roofing materials such as slate, ceramic tile and copper
and many inferior metal systems and will outlast and outperform those
products.
No matter which of our systems you choose, once installed, you'll never
have to worry about your roof again! Plus, your new metal roof will add
to the resale value of your home, save you money on your energy bills
and maintenance, and give you piece of mind that you'll never have to
re-roof again!
Q. How much longer will a Classic Products roof
last over common roofing like asphalt or wood shingles?
A. You can expect a Classic Products roof to last forever! Rustic
Shingle installations done in the late 1950’s look just as good as
jobs done recently in the
Seattle
area. In general terms, count on an aluminum roof lasting as long as the
structure stands!
To put it in context, the average life span of a wood shake or asphalt
roof is 12 to 20 years (in spite of weak warranties and claims to the
contrary). That lifespan can be shorter depending on many factors. Made
of oil impregnated paper, asphalt begins to deteriorate as soon as you
expose it to normal weather. Shakes deteriorate rapidly as well in spite
of frequent and costly cleanings and treatments. A metal roof, however,
will never decompose!
Other roofing materials like cement tile have varying degrees of
weather-related problems that lead to breakdown. Concrete tile roofs can
crack and warp in the freeze/thaw cycle of more northern climates. Some
other new products like re-cycled rubber and plastic formed into shake
profiles have traditionally not fared well in actual usage. A consumer
should always be concerned about the history of any product they are
considering. Successful “new” building products are a rarity
and certainly not the norm.
All of the above roofing materials are well-outlasted by Classic
Products roofing, which retains its good looks and durability decade
after decade after decade.
Q. Is a Classic Products roof environmentally
responsible?
A. Not only are our systems great for your home, they are great
for the environment! Our aluminum systems are 95% recycled content, 100%
percent recyclable and have a life expectancy of 100's of years. Your
home will never need another roof. Also, they are Energy Star rated and
qualify for the Energy Tax Credit. These are by far the most
environmentally responsible roof systems on the market.
Some interesting facts;
According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center,
20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into
U.S.
landfills every year.
If you loaded those shingles into tractor trailers, then lined them up
end-to-end, they would make a line from
New York
City
to
Los Angeles
, back to
New York City
again, then on to
Chicago
.
That's a lot of wasted landfill space. Also, the space wasted is among
the most valuable due to the hazardous nature of roofing debris. This is
also true of treated wood shake products. In fact the treated shakes are
so toxic they have been banned in most parts of the
U.S.
and virtually all other countries
outside the
U.S.
with its powerful timber lobby. Additionally, our roof systems can often
be installed over your current roof without tearing off what's already
there, this helps to reduce this excessive "temporary roofing"
shingle waste.
Q. Metal roofing seems to have a lot of
options; how can I sort my way through everything?
A. At Perfection Roofing, we pride ourselves on working closely
with anyone who is interested in metal roofing. One of the great things
about metal roofing is the wide variety of products which is available.
However, that variety can be quite overwhelming and even confusing. Fact
is, in many cases, metal roofing products are being used
inappropriately. There are products which really are not intended for
residential application but they are being used residentially. We pledge
to be your information source for metal roofing. Please feel free to
Contact Us, email (info@PerfectionRoofing.com) or call (1-866-874-7663)
so that we can discuss your particular needs. If we do not have the
right product for your home, then we will direct you to other
manufacturers who do.
Q. How do I clean and maintain this roof?
A. First of all, there is NO REQUIRED MAINTANENCE with any of our
products. Even significant accumulations of debris will not cause and
damage to the roof or create leaks. However, should you wish to keep
your roof looking like the day it went on you can clean it using
conventional methods. The fact that the roof does not deteriorate means
that it will look just like a new roof!
Q. What if my roof is damaged or I need to ad
on in the future?
A. The unique way the roof is attached results in us being easily able
to make small repairs without tearing the whole roof apart. The fact that
it will not fade means we can match colors exactly in the repaired areas
and in the case of an addition.
Q. Can this roof help me in an earthquake?
A. The light weight of our roofs will benefit most homes in an
earthquake. Heavy roof systems are generally considered a liability in
an earthquake. In short, lighter is better.
Q. Can/should this roof be installed over my
existing roof?
A. The ability to install our roofs over existing roofs is one of the
most valuable advantages of our systems. This ability adds greatly to
the environmental advantages of our system. It also can have a
significant effect on the cost of a new roof. The product was in fact
designed from the start over 50 years ago to do just that. However, an
on site inspection by qualified personnel is the only way to determine
if this is the appropriate way to roof your home.
Q. How long have you been in business?
A. Perfection Roofing LLC was formed in 2000. However our parent
company Classic Roofing Supply Inc. has been the exclusive distributor
for all Classic Products since 1994. Classic Roofing Supply is one of
the largest distributors of Classic Products in the
U.S.
and
has been recognized by Classic Products for customer service and sales
every year since it opened in 1994. Perfection Roofing has proudly
received the manufactures Award of Excellence for the past 6 years.
Q. Do you use sub-contractors?
A. Perfection Roofing does not use any sub-contracted labor. All
installation personnel are full time company employees that have special
training in the installation of our products.
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