Common Mistakes to Avoid While Installing a Metal Roof

If you want to make sure you’ll get all your money’s worth when it comes with metal roof installation, ensure to hire credible residential metal roofing contractor. Why? Because, admittedly, roofers use leftover materials from their previous jobs where the materials were not purchased, it ends you up form different batches of color variation which is quite obvious causing the effect of both quality and color of your roof. Imagine, you are paying a lot of money with this project, only to be revealed that you are actually paying leftover.

Warranty

There are several privileges a certain metal roofing company may offer to you such as more than a decade warranty. However, just like any other services or products, ones the seal were removed, the warranty will be voided. You should aware for wrong sealant, jagged cut which were not sealed, fasteners which were installed too tight, unsealed scratches from installing crews.

Backing out screws and fasteners

As mentioned, you have to make sure that your roofers are properly trained and skillful prior to your metal roofing project. Rusting fasteners and crews which were not installed properly may create leaks. Roofers simply drive the screw fasteners from the top side of the panel. Very well-trained professional roofers will make sure that your metal roof is 100% free from leaks. Standing seam metal roofing panels is a great alternative which is wind and hurricane resistant.

Lowest bidder

Yes, you want look for the cheapest metal roofing system as much as possible, but it does not necessarily mean that you are going to compromised prior to the quality of your metal roof installation. Your main priority concerning this project is the quality and not just the price itself. Keep in mind that the project must meet your expectation. Be sure to ask your roofers or metal roofing contractors about their previous work project, terms of warranty and how long they’ve been into the metal roofing industry.

Snow and Ice Protection with Our Snow Birds

A snow guard called a snowbird is a device installed on metal roofs most of the time on the seam to retain snow and ice from falling to the surface. It helps you to minimize your liability by preventing accidents such as snow and ice slides. The purpose is to prevent snow and ice from a potentially avalanching down that may injure people, and also it might damage plants and any other properties below the surface. Most of these snow birds are installed in a single row for homes and multiple rows on commercial buildings with specific quantity and pattern depending on the design of your roof. The pattern will also vary depending on the size, shapes and the pitch of the roof.

Modern Snowbirds

Most modern snow guards are made from cast aluminum which will not rust. There are also guards that look like a bar these are mostly used on commercial buildings. Other snow birds for metal roofs are manufactured by metal powder coated color which can be described as a painted armor shield in order to match the color of the roof. Having your snow birds powder coated is the best way to go considering your other options are to have them spray painted. The problem with spray painting is that it will peel off after the first or second snow and ice storm leaving you with snow birds that will age the look of your roof with peeling paint coming from your new snow birds, trust me we speak from experience. They will also to enhance the look of the roof.

Cast Aluminum Snowbirds

This type of snow bird for metal roofs is commonly used in residential metal roofing. It is also referred as snow stops or snow break. It allows your roof to have a full line of retention when it comes to keeping the snow or ice on the roof. Snowbirds are critical elements on your roof to protect the gutters from damages. It is highly important especially if a home has a metal or slate roof.

Roof Snow Birds Designs and Position

Residential homes in most parts of Arlington VA are aware of the benefits of snow guards. This is why it is increasingly becoming popular and there are new products available that have been introduced. Snow guards come with different heights, shapes, and faces. Some may stand up from the edge of the mounting base. The different designs are all made for the same reason and that is to keep the snow up on the roof allowing it to melt slowly, rather than all the snow or ice coming down all at once.

Alpha Rain Incorporated

Alpha Rain Incorporated has been installing metal roofing in most part of Virginia exclusively for more than 15 years. We produce the top of the line metal roofs in Arlington VA with competitive prices. Our aim is to provide quality metal roofing in the most effective way. If you are concern about snowbirds ruining the appealing looks of your metal roof, you shouldn’t because we use exact materials, color and texture with superb manufacturers with powder coated color. This allows your roof to have a flawless match which makes them blend in within the roofing system and become pretty much unrecognizable.

We guarantee that your roof guards will be installed properly. With our strategic plan including home entries, garage, pathway and side areas, we make sure that that you and your family are safe from falling snow. The design of an effective roof guard system is necessary in order to avoid accidents during winter.

Metal Roofing and Proper Ventilation System Virginia

Today, metal is now considered as one of the most popular roofing materials all over the world. It is a new architectural staple when it comes with good ROI (Return On Investments), style and durability. Metal roofing is also favored by many individuals who are looking to increase the value of their home and save the usage of electricity. Residential metal roofing is able to reflect heat off of homes and extend the lifespan of home air-conditioning system. In addition, metal materials can be easily recycled compared to other types of metal roofing materials. This makes your home an eco-friendly structure that can sustain fire and other natural catastrophe that might such as hailstorms, strong winds, and Hurricanes.

Lots and Lots of Benefits

Aside from residential homes, metal roofing is also becoming more and more popular to commercial spaces, factories, suburban homes and office because of many kinds of aesthetic designs and functionality. You’ll find lots of metal roofing these days resembling different kinds of traditional roofing products like clay tiles, wood and even slate.

Think of it as an Investment

Metal roofing is a good investment for your home or office with added benefits. There are a wide ranges of selections when choosing metal roof materials, of course, the price will vary depending on which type of materials you are going to use plus the area. Prepainted Energy Star Metal in particular is a good and a very popular choice by many because of its energy efficiency. Other options that you can consider are stainless steel or even copper. These materials will surely add to the value of your property. Yet, of course, these materials are costly comparted to the lower quality roofing materials such as Asphalt Shingles. All metal roofing products are extremely durable, available with many styles, colors, and are trendy.

Want to go Cheap?

Your might have heard or been told that metal roofing can be accomplished as a DIY weekend project in order to cut costs and expenses. However, if you want it done right, you need to leave it to the professionals and find a contractor who is certified and specializes in metal. It is highly recommended to invest your time and energy to find credible contractors rather than DIY (Do It Yourself.)

You Spotted the Right Crew on the Job – Metal Roofing Virginia

No further research is needed because you spotted the right contractor in terms of metal roofing installation. We, Alpha Rain Incorporated are the name you can trust in roofing installation, designs, and ventilation system. We’ve been in the business specializing in metal roofing for more than 15 years and have installed over 1,000 plus metal roofs in most parts of Virginia. We are proud to present you our patented ventilation system self-cooling structure. Our revolutionized smart cooling roof ventilation system is designed with custom vented ridge with special eave venting which makes the air cooler by Releasing, Reflecting and Stopping the heat from entering into you attic. The temperature coming from the sunlight can even be further stopped by our custom solar powered ridge vent fans. Please look at our website for more information AlphaRain.com.

Transformed Metal Roofing Ashburn VA

These results have never been seen on a system that is affordable for Metal Roofing Ashburn VA. We have been researching this type of ventilation system for over 10 years and the biggest problem of the systems from the past was the cost involved in installing it. Most of the past systems use a counter batten system, which while it did get some results the cost was very high.  Plus you would be using a lot of natural resources that with our new under metal roof ventilation system you do not have to use.

We have created a patented roof ventilation system and have installed it for Metal Roofing Ashburn VA. We tested the temperature and in a attic on a home that we installed this ventilation system in and it was 96 degrees outside and 150 degrees inside the attic.  Then once we installed our new ventilation system it was still the same 96 degrees outside and it changed the attic temperature down to  96 degrees at the base of the attic and then was only 103 degrees at the top of the attic where the air escapes through the custom metal roofing ridge vent.

Beneath we have our relevant information and contact details, and also below I feature a web link to the Metal Roofing Alliance. This is the place you are able to get a hold of contractors, more than just us Alpha Rain. Our company believes that competitors will certainly not be able to offer you items including our patented under roof ventilation system to name one of over a dozen exclusive products and installation.  We leave it up to you the client to find out for yourself. Take a look at the video recording below named Metal Roofing Ashburn VA.

We are a part of the Metal Roofing Alliance as listed above, which is a great place to get more Steel roofing information. Please Contact us for more information or for a free estimate for Metal Roofing Ashburn VA, or if you live in or around, Sterling, Fairfax, or any other part of Northern Virginia, Leesburg, or Great Falls.  Please contact us for prices on your new tin roofing.

 

Metal Roofing Jeffersonton VA

For Metal Roofing Jeffersonton VA we have created a patented roof ventilation system. We tested the temperature and it was 96 degrees outside and 150 degrees in the attic, then once we installed the ventilation system it was 96 degrees outside and it was 103 degrees inside the attic.

These developments have never been encountered on a technology that is truly Affordable. Our firm has been researching this type of venting solution for several years and the biggest difficulty related to the systems from the past was the cost associated with installing it. Almost all of the good old day’s systems use a counter batten wood system, which while it could attain some results the bottom line is without a doubt way out of hand, and also you are using a great deal natural sources which with our new under metal roof ventilation system you do not need to use. If you have an interest in discovering courses of action for your residence to be much cooler in the summer season time and also getting the trapped humid air from entering your residence then you need to a minimum consult our team and see what your alternatives are. We are Alpha Rain The Metal Roof Company. We are a low-pressure company.

We believe that competition will not be able to provide you products like our patented under metal roof ventilation system, our optimized MTO custom solar powered fans, or our No leak W Valley, just to name a few. Take a look at the video below named Metal Roofing Jeffersonton VA.

We are a part of the Metal Roofing Alliance as listed above, which is a great place to get more steel roofing information. Please Contact us for more information or for a free estimate for Metal Roofing Jeffersonton VA or if you live in or around, Arlington, Fairfax, or any other part of Northern Virginia, Leesburg, or Charlottesville contact us for prices on your new tin roofing.

 

Showing the most energy efficient Metal roofing ventilation system on a Standing Seam Metal Roof in Charlottesville, VA Contact us at: (434) 207-5560 or visit our site at www.alpharain.com

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Alpha Rain has developed a new innovative Energy Efficient Roof Ventilation System for Metal Roofs in Va, we are putting this patented roof on many homes in the Charlottesville VA area.

Metal Roofing Charlottesville VA

There are 3 ways to transmit heat:
• Direct heat transfer-think of a tea kettle on an open flame
• Convective heat transfer- think of a turkey in an oven where the hot air cooks the turkey
• Radiant heat transfer- think of popcorn in a microwave

Our new Radiant Therma Vent roofing system addresses all three. The Radiant Therma Vent panel acts as a thermal break to stop the direct heat transfer. The air ventilation we introduce into the radiant Thema Vent system stops the convective heat transfer by ventilating the hot air out of the ridge and pulling in the cool air from the eave area. This system even vents the hot air from the attic. The use of a Radiant barrier stops the radiant heat transfer. This radiant barrier is so intelligent that in the winter it stops the radiant heat from leaving your house!

This system is only available from Alpha Rain, your metal roof specialist. We will be happy to show you a prototype of this system and actually take apart a portable mock up of a section of roof. We will also show you on a digital photo what your home will look like with a metal roofing. We can even show you different roof colors so you won’t be guessing what color will look best. See all these new technologies on our website at AlphaRain.com (434) 207-5560

Metal Roofing VA Oil Canning

What in the world is oil canning? In the vernacular of metal roof installers oil canning is when a metal roof, particularly standing seam metal roofs, has bulges and ripples in it. This phenomenon occurs for a plethora (I always wanted to use that word in a blog) of reasons. The main culprit is the roof deck. Think of it this way, the deck of the roof is the bones and the metal roofing VA is the skin. However the bones lay, that is how the skin is going to lay. If the deck has as little as a 1/8 inch deflection then that panel will not lay flat. Here are some more reasons, if the master coil is slit with more tension on one of the decoilers then it will keep that tension in that coil and the panel won’t lay perfectly flat. Add to that humidity and when the humidity around the roof is different it will oil can.

These types of roof also expand and contract with heat or cold weather. A 50 foot panel will “stretch” as much as ¼ of an inch between the summer and winter months. In these panels we actually use clips that allow the panels to expand and contract. If you compare the new steel panels with the old tin panels you can see that we have made some headway on reducing oil canning. However we don’t think we will ever be able to eliminate it altogether.

For more information on oil canning and other elements of standing seam metal roofing VA please visit us at AlphaRain.com or call us at (540) 222-1642

To vent the roof below the Widow’s Walk we installed a vented J channel. As you can see from the photo there is a plastic mesh between the roof deck and the j channel to allow for the hot air in the attic to escape. We then slide the standing seam roofing panels into the j channel and we trim out the connection between the j channel and the Widow’s Walk with a counter flashing.