Comments on: The Little-Known Disadvantage of a Metal Roof

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:46:44 +0000

Metal Roofs are a Nationwide Scam

I own a roofing company in Erie,PA. Our company has been
fixing leaks on metal roofs for over 15 yrs.

“Metal Roofs are a Scam”
Standing Seam Metal Roofs – Brink Kanga Roof agrees that standing seam roofs are pretty close to a lifetime roof. They have a great reputation because they last a long long long time.
The paint eventually breaks down, though. but….. a good product.

But….The scam is…..

Exposed Fastener Metal Roofs:
In Erie,PA Some roofing contractors are stealing the great reputation of standing seam metal roofs. They are doing so by selling and installing Exposed Fastener Metal Roofs with the “Metal Roofs Last a Lifetime Scam” It’s a fact that exposed fastener metal roofs don’t last long time at all. The rubber seals dry out within 10yrs. Then you have thousands of screw heads/holes leaking. We have been fixing metal roof leaks for over 15 yrs.

I feel bad for people that have purchased those metal roofs. Although some of them just look right through you when you mention these things and end up getting a metal roof anyhow.
Unbelievable.

By: room097

room097 — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:28:05 +0000

Metal roofing resists the growth of mildew and algae that may appear on clay tiles and other roofing materials thereby eliminating the need for pressure washing. In some cases, metal roofing may require additional coats of paint during its lifetime depending on the products used. Consumers may also wonder whether their metal roof will rust and become unsightly or weakened. Current technologies involve treatments of the metal or protective seals and paints that make metal roofing resistant to rust, so this factor can also be dismissed as a concern.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:19:09 +0000

Here in the West, many firefighters have fought to outlaw metal roofs for the above stated reasons as well as the fact that once you do cut through the metal, it creates sharp edges that an obviously can be hazardous to their health.

By: mark

mark — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:53:42 +0000

Around here, they sometimes take a portable saw and cut a hole in the roof to accomplish the needed orifice.

The house I saw blazing today on the news caught the saw on fire and it was chucked into the yard where it continued to smolder.

When not on fire, I’d imagine the saw will go through metal as it does the wood & asphalt.

http://www.495rental.com/images/stihl%20cut-off%20500.jpg

By: jay

jay — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:54:52 +0000

Wow! Good to Know.
Until now, I thought the worst problem was the incredible racket made during a storm, as well as heat trapping.

Hope your in-laws are OK. Shame about their home.

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:31:35 +0000

So True.

My parents’ neighbors house just burned down a couple of months ago. The metal roof posed a big challenge and likely meant a smaller fire ended up being a worse fire. They gave up fighting the fire and just focused on containment – letting it destroy the house (there were also other reasons, but being able to fight the fire more quickly/easily would have no doubt salvaged more of the house).