As an Elizabethtown commercial metal roofing contractor, we install standing seam and R-panel roofs, repair fasteners, laps, and flashing, and frame retrofits over flat roofs.
Most owners who call an Elizabethtown commercial metal roofing contractor are choosing between these two panel systems, both in painted steel.
Concealed clips under raised seams.
Exposed screws through the panel face.
Steel roofs let water in at the same few places, and each one has a repair that uses parts matched to the panel.
Screws that loosen as panels expand and contract, or washers that crack, are replaced with larger screws and new washers set snug.
Laps that drip after rain get cleaned, fresh tape sealant, and stitch screws, so the joint closes without sealant smeared on top.
Panels holed by hail or rusted through are unscrewed and replaced with a matching panel lapped into the run.
Flashing at rooftop curbs, walls, and pipe boots that pulls away is refastened, resealed, or remade to fit the panel profile.
Three kinds of metal roof work cover installation, repair, and upkeep.
Standing seam or R-panel over purlins or a solid deck, with ridge caps, eave trim, closures, and gauge and paint finish matched to the purlin span and expected traffic.
All roof servicesLight-gauge framing or sub-purlins set on the old roof create slope, then new panels shed water off the building after an engineer checks the added load.
Flat roof optionsFastener replacement, panel swaps, lap reseals, and flashing repairs, plus twice-yearly visits that clear gutters and check trim after wind.
Commercial roof repairSteel panels pay off on the roof, inside the building, and in a simple upkeep routine.
Pitched panels and retrofit frames move rain off the building quickly, so ponding stops being a roof problem.
On standing seam, hidden clips leave few exposed screws, so there are fewer washers to dry out and crack.
Blanket insulation, rigid boards, or underside spray foam planned before the panels go on keep warm, moist air from meeting cold steel.
A retrofit frame creates an attic space over the old flat roof where added insulation can go.
A look twice a year and after hail or high wind finds loose screws and clogged gutters while they are quick fixes.
Visit photos show how the roof is changing, which makes the repair-or-replace call easier when it comes.
Call and tell us whether the drips line up with laps, screws, or a curb, and the first visit starts at that spot.
Installation and repair both follow this order, so the panel work matches the building it goes on.
We walk the panels, laps, ridge caps, eave trim, and curb flashing, then look from inside for daylight at laps, rusted fasteners, and drips that point to condensation.
Panel profile, gauge, and purlin spacing are recorded so repair parts and new panels match, and a retrofit gets an engineer's load review first.
Faced blanket insulation, rigid boards, spray foam under the panels, or ridge vents are chosen from how the building is heated and used.
Clips or screws go in to the maker's details, with ridge caps, eave trim, and closures installed as each run of panels is finished.
Rooftop units get new curbs through the panels, and walls, rakes, and gutters get trim and flashing fitted to the panel profile.
Twice-yearly visits, with a fall visit to clear gutters and valleys before leaves and ice, keep small fixes small.
Metal buildings often share a property with low-slope roofs, and these two services cover them.
Plant buildings that pair metal shop roofs with large flat sections need both systems planned together.
Industrial roofing
Leaks at a few laps or curbs on any roof start with a traced repair before new panels are considered.
Commercial roof repairAnswers on panel choice, retrofits, repairs, upkeep, and condensation.
Standing seam fits buildings that want concealed clips and a longer-term roof, and it allows lower slopes. R-panel fits pole buildings, shops, and warehouses where cost and quick installation lead, with screws through the panel face. Both need ridge caps, eave trim, and closures to the maker's details, and gauge follows the purlin span.
Yes, with retrofit framing. Light-gauge steel framing or sub-purlins on the existing roof create slope, and new panels fasten to that frame while the old roof stays underneath. An engineer reviews the added weight first, rooftop units get new curbs through the panels, and the edges get new gutters, rake trim, and wall flashing.
Fasteners, damaged panels, end laps, and flashing at curbs and walls. Backed-out or rusted screws get larger screws and new washers, holed panels are swapped for matching ones, dripping laps get new tape sealant and stitch screws, and loose flashing is refastened or remade. Spreading repairs point toward new panels or a retrofit.
Clearing gutters, valleys, and downspouts; removing branches and debris; tightening or replacing loose and rusted screws; resealing pipe boots, curb flashing, and trim joints; and checking ridge caps, eave trim, and closures after wind. In central Kentucky the fall visit clears gutters before leaves pile up and ice forms at the eaves.
It needs insulation or a vapor retarder under the panels, since warm, moist air meeting cold steel drips on cold mornings. Faced blanket insulation over purlins, rigid boards, underside spray foam, and ridge vents with closures are the usual options. Planning it before the panels go on costs less than adding it later.
Often, where the roof has enough slope or a retrofit frame creates it. Concealed clips let panels move without working against screws, few fasteners are exposed, and PVDF or SMP paint finishes come in colors that suit an office front. Panel gauge follows the purlin span and the foot traffic expected.
Start with a roof walk and a look from inside, then see the panel, fastener, and flashing plan in writing.
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