More questions on metal roof repair and metal roof replacement
Screws, hail, snow, and checking out a roofer: what homeowners ask once the leak is found. Anything else, ask on the phone.
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What's the biggest problem with metal roofs?
Loose fasteners. The Metal Construction Association says exposed screws don't allow for the panels' movement as they heat and cool, and any screw that's loose, crooked, or badly sealed will eventually leak. Lifetime Construction Builders checks the screws and washers at every free inspection.
How often do metal roof screws need replacing?
There's no fixed schedule; it depends on their condition. Sheffield Metals advises checking the fasteners every year, and exposed-fastener roofs often need a re-screw at 10 to 15 years. Lifetime Construction Builders prices a whole-roof re-screw by the roof after a free inspection.
Should a 20-year-old metal roof be replaced?
Not always. Sheffield Metals says metal roofs can last 40 years or more, so at 20 years the panels may have decades left while the washers and pipe boots wear out. Lifetime Construction Builders' free inspection shows whether a repair or a re-screw will do.
Does homeowners insurance cover hail dents on a metal roof?
Sometimes. Some policies exclude cosmetic hail damage on metal roofs, and dents alone usually count as cosmetic. Punctures, coating cracked to bare metal, bent seams, and loosened fasteners count as functional damage. Lifetime Construction Builders helps with the claim at no extra cost.
Do I need snow guards on a metal roof?
Yes, where sliding snow can hit a door, a walkway, a gas meter, a lower roof, or a gutter. A metal roof sheds snow so well that a whole slope can let go at once. Lifetime Construction Builders installs snow guards where they're needed.
How do I check out a metal roofer in Michigan?
Ask for the Michigan license number and check it with LARA, which requires a license for residential work of $600 or more. Get the price in writing. Lifetime Construction Builders holds license 252400088 and keeps its office at 605 56th Street in Pullman.
Is a metal roof or a shingle roof cheaper?
Shingles. Lifetime Construction Builders prices Atlas architectural shingles at $11,000 to $22,000 for most homes. Exposed-fastener steel runs $16,000 to $28,000, and standing seam steel $24,000 to $42,000.
