Asphalt shingles and wood shake just don&#;t last that long. At best, you can expect around 30 years out of these roofing products. A lot of folks in Colorado are wanting a longer-lasting roof. There are a few things to consider when comparing stone-coated steel roof vs metal roofing panels. Both cost about the same and last about the same. Both are much more durable than traditional asphalt shingles and wood shake. Below, we explain the advantages and disadvantages of each, which one is &#;cooler&#;, compare costs and longevity, and help you make a decision between the two.
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Short Answer: When comparing a stone-coated steel roof vs standing seam, a standing seam roof will cool your home better than steel shingles. However, stone-coated metal shingles look like a traditional residential roof. Both cost about the same to purchase and install.
Stone-coated steel roofing, such as metal shingles, are just like traditional asphalt shingles, except instead of a fiberglass base, it&#;s metal. The granules on top are the same, and from a distance, they can resemble traditional shingles, wood shake, or even barrel tile. In fact, stone-coated metal shingles do a better job at resembling wood shake than asphalt shingles.
Stone-coated metal shingles are relatively new to the market. We often install these for our clients that are looking to replace their wood shake roof with something that still resembles wood shake, but lasts a lot longer and is much more durable.
close-up of the underside of a stone-coated metal shingleSheet metal roofing panels are smooth sheets of metal. Ours come cut to the inch for a precise fit, and in either 3&#; or 4&#; widths. Today, metal roofing panels come in more colors than ever before. Some from dozens of colors to choose from.
Standing Seam metal roofIf your HOA is requiring your reroof to match other asphalt shingled roofs in your neighborhood, stone-coated metal shingles achieve this. For example, Decra&#;s Shingle XD looks just like asphalt shingles, even close-up, and comes in 5 different colors. Westlake Royal Roofing also has two stone-coated metal shingle options. Their Cottage line more closely resembles dimensional asphalt shingles.
Stone-coated metal shingles are easier to install than metal roofing panels, simply because they are smaller in size and weight. The size of metal shingles are about the same size as asphalt shingles, which is about 1&#; x 3&#;. This is much easier to handle than a 3&#; or 4&#; wide by 10&#; panel.
Stone-coated metal shingles are a little quieter than sheet metal roofing, during hail storms, for example. However, this really depends upon the insulation installed, and how the sheets are installed.
Another advantage of stone-coated metal shingles is that they come in more profiles or appearance options. For example, you can get metal shingles that resemble traditional asphalt shingles, or wood shake, or barrel tile.
As with asphalt shingles, the granules on stone-coated metal shingles are held-down with an adhesive. With metal shingles, that&#;s often acrylic. These granules can come off over time from abuse from hail, temperature fluctuation, etc. As a result, they can lose their color and appearance. The steel underneath is still there, so you&#;re still protected from hail, rain, etc., but they might not look as nice as they once did when they were new.
Unless you get Westlake&#;s Barrel-Vault Tile in Dover (white), stone-coated steel roofing shingles have the lowest reflectivity and emissivity values. i.e. they aren&#;t &#;cool&#; in the warm months and don&#;t help nearly as much to help lower your cooling bill.
Although stone-coated metal shingles are easier to install, they do take longer to install than metal roofing panels. Given the same square footage of roof to cover, it takes less time to cover it with long sheets than it does with multiple smaller shingles.
Stone-coated metal shingles don&#;t shed snow as quickly as metal panels.
One advantage of metal roofing panels or standing seam is that it takes less time to install, compared to metal shingles.
A major advantage to sheet metal panels is that they are cooler than stone-coated metal shingles. In fact, any color of sheet metal panel is cooler than any other roofing material. A white metal roof has an average solar reflectance of .67 and an emissivity of .85. The closer to 1 (or 100%, the better!).
Another nice thing about metal sheets is that they quickly shed snow. Let&#;s say you have a metal panel roof with a pitch of 6/12. That is, when you measure 12&#; horizontally, the roof rises 6&#;. During a snow storm, after a certain amount of snow has accumulated, the snow will let go of your roof and slide off. &#;Look out below!&#;
The only disadvantage of metal roofing panels is that they don&#;t come in different profiles. They don&#;t resemble wood shake or tile or anything other than sheet metal.
We&#;ve installed both stone-coated metal shingles and sheet metal panels. Both cost about the same to purchase. Although stone-coated metal shingles are easier to work with and install, it takes longer to install them as you&#;re working with smaller pieces of roofing material. Metal sheets, such as standing seam, takes less time to install, but they require more time to install at the ridges, valleys, and caps of roofs. So, the cost is about the same to purchase and install.
Both stone-coated metal shingles and sheet metal panels are recyclable in our area, such as Colorado Iron and Metal in Fort Collins.
How do you decide between a stone-coated steel roof vs metal roofing panels? Which metal roofing product do you get when they cost about the same and last about as long?
For one, you have to ask yourself if you want that shingle, shake, or tile look, or if you want the sheet metal look. Keep in mind that sheet metal now comes in dozens of colors, and in 22, 24, or 26 gauge (the smaller the gauge number, the thicker the material is).
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Or is it more important that you have a lower Summer cooling bill? If this is the most important thing to you, there&#;s really only one choice &#; sheet metal panels, be it standing seam or corrugated/PBC.
If you&#;re shopping for a new metal roof, congratulations! It&#;s a smart move. Although it costs more than asphalt shingles initially, it often costs less in the long run as it often lasts longer than asphalt shingles. When you&#;re ready for a new metal roof, whether it&#;s stone-coated metal shingles or sheet metal standing seam, contact us for a free inspection and estimate.
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1. Overview of the Thickness of Stone Coated Metal Roof Tiles
Stone coated metal roof tiles are a new type of building material made of aluminum galvalume steel plate, acrylic resin, and basalt-colored stone granules. It has the characteristics of fire prevention, thermal insulation, and corrosion resistance, and is widely used in modern architecture. Stone coated metal roof tiles have different thicknesses, and the thickness of the galvalume steel plate determines the strength of the metal roof tile, so it needs to be selected according to specific circumstances.
2. Choose the Appropriate Thickness
l Relationship between thickness and strength
Generally speaking, the thicker the stone coated metal roof tile, the higher its strength and service life. Therefore, when selecting roof tiles, it is necessary to consider factors such as the height of the building, the climatic conditions of the area, and the purpose of the building, and choose the appropriate thickness.
l Relationship between thickness and cost
The thicker the stone coated metal roof tile, the higher the corresponding material cost. Therefore, when choosing roof tiles, it is necessary to make a comprehensive consideration based on your own budget and usage needs.
l Relationship between thickness and safety
Appropriate thickness of stone coated metal roof tiles can improve the safety of buildings and reduce the occurrence of accidents. Therefore, when selecting roof tiles, it is necessary to consider the climatic conditions of the building's environment, such as rain and snow, as well as factors such as the stability of the building structure, to ensure that the selected tiles can meet the safety needs of the building.
3. Recommended Thickness Selection
When using stone coated metal roof tiles, it is usually recommended to choose a thickness of 0.4-0.6mm to ensure the quality and service life of roof tiles. This thickness not only ensures the strength of roof tiles, but also reduces the quality cost of the tiles, achieving a cost-effective balance.
If you need to use stone coated metal roof tiles for large-scale coverage, you can choose thicker roof tiles. If only some scattered repair work is carried out, thin roof tiles can be chosen for coverage. However, it should be noted that excessively thin roof tiles may cause deformation or damage, so we recommend choosing a thickness of 0.4-0.6 millimeters.
In short, when choosing the thickness of stone coated metal roof tiles, it is necessary to choose according to actual needs. Usually, a thickness of 0.4 to 0.6mm can meet most needs, and stone coated metal roof tiles have the advantages of lightweight portability, corrosion resistance, good fire resistance, heat insulation and sound insulation, making them a very excellent building material.
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