Following are some of the services offered
METAL ROOFING
Preferred method is "retro-fit. This is basically installing the metal panels over existing shingles. This results in less impact on the environment and better insulating of the home
Preparation: Removal of shingle-overhang at gables & eves and drip-edge at eves (occasionally at gables also). Very little material to the land-fill.
Barrier: It is required to have spacing between the shingles and metal panels. Felt/tar-paper and/or synthetic underlayment, in my opinion, is not sufficient, due to lack of thickness, and the vapor barrier properties are not necessary. The purpose of the spacing is to prevent the shingle gravel from damaging the panels during expansion/contraction.
I recommend ¼" fan-fold insulation if roof is sound. If roof is not sufficiently sound I recommend the use of 1x4 strips secured to rafters with screws through shingles and plywood which provides a "dead air space". Insulation, in this case, is not necessary but may be a good idea
Options:
Preparation: Removal of shingle-overhang at gables & eves and drip-edge at eves (occasionally at gables also). Very little material to the land-fill.
Barrier: It is required to have spacing between the shingles and metal panels. Felt/tar-paper and/or synthetic underlayment, in my opinion, is not sufficient, due to lack of thickness, and the vapor barrier properties are not necessary. The purpose of the spacing is to prevent the shingle gravel from damaging the panels during expansion/contraction.
I recommend ¼" fan-fold insulation if roof is sound. If roof is not sufficiently sound I recommend the use of 1x4 strips secured to rafters with screws through shingles and plywood which provides a "dead air space". Insulation, in this case, is not necessary but may be a good idea
Options:
- Simple or architectural eve trim with or without closures.
- Vented or closed ridge. i.e.: Mesh or foam closures.
- 2 different panel profiles. PBR (commercial), AG (residential/agricultural).
Consulting and Trim/Flashing Design
- Recommendations on materials and methods of installation.
- Design custom metal trim and/or flashing for specific applications where standard trim/flashing is not suitable.
- Minor web design using Weebly.com
