5 Best Types Of Metal Roofing Materials (Pros & Cons)

There are three varieties of steel, which are used in different circumstances, including:

Galvanised Steel - Galvanised steel is manufactured using a layer of zinc. The zinc gives the sheet an extended life by protecting the inner layers of the steel from corrosion. Galvanised steel sheet metal and roofing panels are the most common steel metal roofing on the market.

Galvalume Steel - Like galvanised, but instead of using just zinc to coat the steel, galvalume steel uses zinc metal with aluminum. Aluminum zinc protects the steel from a range of environments, including rust and corrosion.

Thanks to its aluminum qualities, galvalume roofing can stand the test of time and offers improved protection. Care must be taken during the installation of sheets, as the surface can be easily scratched and marked.

Weathering Steel: Weathering steel is a metal that has been designed and manufactured for the heavy steel industry and is commonly used for building projects such as bridges.

The outer layer of metal is designed to corrode and rust, which, while sounding counterproductive, will protect the interior of the metal. Weathering steel is not the right metal for structural buildings because it will rust and require regular maintenance.

The type of metal roofing you will need will depend on your project, environment and budget. Each variety of steel gives a range of different benefits. However, most varieties of steel have the following properties:

Pros of Steel Roofing:

• Rust and corrosion-resistant.
• Lightweight and easy to install.
• One of the most affordable metal roofing materials available.
• It is available in a wide variety of colours.
• Steel roofing can be manufactured in a range of Profiles, including Corrugated Metal, Tileform, and Box Profile.
• Can be recycled.
• Easy to maintain - once installed, unlike other forms of roofing panels, steel materials do not require heavy maintenance, other than keeping leaves, debris and branches off.
• It should last for many years to come.
• Durable - Not easily dented by hail, animals walking on it, or debris.

Cons of Steel Roofing:

• If not regularly cleared of debris or animal droppings, the sheets can become damaged.
• If not properly installed, steel roofing may not last as long as pricier metal roofing panels.

Steel roofing is a popular choice for a wide range of roofing types due to the affordability of the metal. Cladco Roofing is manufactured in a range of Profiles.

The average price for these metal roofing types per square metre is £11.40, including VAT.