Some Good Northern Wisconsin Metal Roofing Contractors
Northern Wisconsin is the perfect place to have metal roofing. Why? Because of the cold weather and good amount of rain that that region gets. All the ice and snow eventually wears on regular shingles. Metal roofs, however, are built to last and will likely hold up for many more years than shingles. There are a few good companies that will do your <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="external nofollow” target=”_blank” href=”http://www.metalroofingresource.com/” target=”_blank”>metal roofing if you live in northern Wisconsin. You’ll want to be contracting these guys as they do the work well and they provide great customer service.
The first company that will do your metal roofing in Wisconsin is called Wisconsin’s Best Roof. These guys make quality roofs that are built to last. In fact, they say you’ll never have to re-roof again. They make metal roofs out of the best metal for residential projects. They also offer one of the industry’s best warranties at 50 years. If they are more costly (which actually they are not), it will be well worth the price. Their roofs can endure the worst weather conditions, especially in Northern Wisconsin where bad weather comes through often.
Another company is called Wisconsin roofing. These guys offer similar quality and pricing and they serve much of Wisconsin. They are a top notch metal roofing contractor and they do work in the residential arena, industrial, and agriculture areas. That means you can have metal roofs in you house, storage sheds, and barns. This company truly is a one stop shop, and they will do their best to offer you excellent customer service.
When looking for northern Wisconsin metal roofing companies, just remember that that two above mentioned are not the only good ones. Many companies in the Twin Cities offer service to Northern Wisconsin and beyond, so make sure you check them out as well.
Having a metal roof on your home in northern Wisconsin is an excellent choice for a barrier against the harsh elements. Discuss the different options for this type of roof with the Northern Wisconsin metal roof company that you select. While steel and aluminum are the two most commonly used others include; zinc alloys, stainless steel, and copper.
Steel is the most popular because of its sturdiness and it is lower in cost than some of the others. To prevent rust and corrosion it has a multi layer finish, consisting of a zinc galvanized base coat, some type of sealer, an epoxy primer, and baked on acrylic.
Sometimes stone granules are added to the acrylic finish to give a more realistic look of wood or tile. Stainless steel while also rust resistant is too shiny to be used for roofing. It can be coated with terne to give your roof a soft gray finish. This is most often used on luxury homes. Aluminum is another popular choice for metal roofs. It is very lightweight and rust resistant, however to improve its appearance it must be coated with the same finish as steel.
Copper is a timeless beautiful material that has been known to last for centuries. Over time, changes in the material will give you beautiful color variations that will give your roof a very unique look.
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DIVINE Metal Roofing Tile & Shake Installation Video Please help to answer the question about metal roof contractorI had a contractor put a metal roof on my house and i just paid him the labor as i bought the material.?
He asked to see the receipt to make sure all the material was there. After the job was done I remembered that i gave it to him to look over but he never gave it back. I called him asking for it and he said that i wouldnt need it. Why would he do this and i think i do need it for my warranty? What can i do to get it back?
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By biggun on May 19, 2010
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By DL on May 19, 2010
Warranties on roofing materials are rarely used, for several reasons:
1. The bulk of the cost is in labor, rather than materials.
2. Manufacturers only cover defective materials, and the vast majority of problems with your roof are caused by incorrect installation, inappropriate materials given your location, "acts of God", etc.
3. Even if you do determine that you have defective materials, the warranty is typically pro-rated after a few years, so that after 10 years you'd only get a percentage of the amount you had originally spent.
It is much more important to get a guarantee from the roofing contractor that you hired.
Finally, although proof of purchase is helpful, it isn't usually required by manufacturers. Most roofing materials include a serial number or other method of identification, and this should be adequate should you wish to invoke the warranty. This article provides more detail: http://www.roofery.com/shingles/warranty.html.
By Wordpress on May 19, 2010
Wow! It takes guts for you to put this on the Internet for all to see. Like the masked magician showing how to do tricks, risking criticism from other magicians.
There are a lot of legitimate roofers out there like you, but since weve had a lot of severe weather they stay busy, they cant afford to take what I can afford. So it leaves me a few options, get ripped off or do it myself. Keep up the good work and thanks for your detailed videos.
May the Lord richly bless you!
Jim J in Arkansas
By Blogger on May 19, 2010
Metal and shingles contract and expand at the same rate. If you were to remove the metal after a year and inspect the underside it would look as if it were new.
By WPBlog Shop on May 19, 2010
I have a question. If you lay your metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not eventually wear a hole in the metal?
By Anonymous on May 19, 2010
I was told by the pro shop at Home Depot…If you fasten metal roofing material directly to asphalt shingles you have just voided the warranty. The paint has a chemical reaction to the minerals in the shingle that starts to rust the roof from the bottom . Just like rusting fenders on a car !
By rock 1050 on May 19, 2010
By Anonymous on May 19, 2010
Great Video!! Its been years since I’ve done metal i am in the north east and its becoming more popular in our area, how bout when a dormer ties into the main roof detail with valley and ridge vent, and maybe a masonry chimney flash video… and how do i know i am running straight? I’ve gotton more from your videos than i have from my suppliers!! Again Thanks!!
By billaryboy on May 20, 2010
Hcl eats metal. If there were holes in the enamel the acid when applied would attack the roofing. The damage would be immediate and obvious.
Hcl becomes diluted (weaker) when you add water. If the contractor was careful to rinse well and then you had three days of rain it's hard to imagine any acid residue could have remained or done any damage.
You might buy one piece of roofing and duplicate the cleaning and flushing process to see if it damages the metal. This could provide some insights.
good luck.
By Anonymous on May 20, 2010
how much does something like this cost? USD
By billaryboy on May 21, 2010
HCl is soluble in water. Adding water to a HCl solution dilutes the acid. Add enough water and the HCl solution approaches the acidity of rain water. The HCl has been completely washed away by 3 days of rain. There certainly won't be any HCl solution left on the roof. The HCl was probably washed away by the contractor when he rinsed off the roof after cleaning it.
The owner is confused about HCl. The gas, HCl, ionizes in water and is corrosive. Exposing the roof to concentrated HCl solution is more corrosive than exposing a dry rood to HCl gas. However, the more water you add to a HCl solution, the weaker (and less corrosive) it becomes.
By Free Blog on May 20, 2010
I was told it would not void the warranty. I have a question though. If you lay the metal directly on the shingles, would the expanding and contracting of the metal not wear a hole in the metal?
By lyn g on May 21, 2010
A metal roof is not installed by a plumber, it would be installed by a roofer or a sheet metal worker.
By OMEGA1 on May 21, 2010
There are so many variables here that anything we say will only be a guess. The condition of your roof, the whole roof, not just the shingles, how many layers of shingles are on the roof right now, what the local codes require, most will allow two layers of shingles but not three. When I have a situation like this, I call the local building inspector and ask him/her, after all they are the ones that will have the final say. The inspectors in my area don't mind stopping by and giving their opinion.
By Anonymous on May 21, 2010
@stuckinmyass Minerals have chemicals? Cool. If you want to put a moisture barrier, put one. Metal roofing has been installed over open rafters for over a century . The need for underlayment is optional.
By gc27858 on May 21, 2010
You have to have ventilation. Metal is not an insulator, it's a conductor. If it's shiny it will reflect, but it won't stay shiny. If there is insulation under the metal, then the reflective quality will be helpful, but if not, the metal will heat up and it will get hotter than hell in your attic, and make your AC work harder. The more ventilation you have, the better. Ridge vents are good.
The problem with your existing fans is that they were made to install on a shingle roof, and the flange is probably full of nail holes and roofing cement, and hard to tie in on a metal roof. They can probably be modified in various ways, (e.g. curb mounted), by a good sheetmetal mechanic to work with a metal roof, and hopefully, your roofer is a good sheetmetal mechanic. Alternatively you could put gable fans, if you have gables.