Metal roofing has been around for thousands of years—but today’s systems have come a long way from the hand-formed copper and lead roofs of the past.
In this lesson from the S-5-University Snow and Metal Roofing Course, we explore the basics of metal roofing, from the development of flat-seam and standing seam systems to corrugated and exposed-fastened panels.
You’ll also learn about common roofing metals and coatings, thermal movement, service life, maintenance, recyclability and the qualities that make metal roofing a durable choice for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Understanding how metal roofing is made and how it performs provides an important foundation for understanding snow retention—and the lessons ahead.
Continue the Snow and Metal Roofing Course at S-5-University, or stick with us here every week to catch new installments.
