Why Metal Roofing? Why a MetalWorks Roof is the last one you'll ever need

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Why Choose A Metal Roof?

The Benefits of Metal Roofing Systems for Homeowners

Prepared by Bil-Den Metal Roofing Systems


Why Choose MetalWorks® Metal Roofing?

Roofing Trends: Premium Roofing and Metal Now

Standards

Premium Roofing Trend

The decline of the 3-tab strip shingle is a prime example of the trend towards premium roofing;

in 15 years market share of strip shingles has declined from 92% to less than 40%

Metal Roofing Market Share

In 1998, the Metal Roofing Alliance was created to communicate the benefits of metal roofing to

consumers; In 2002 the Alliance offered a website to assist homeowners in gathering

information and sourcing a contractor; every month over 200,000 homeowners visit the site

(200,000 per month!); the market is moving to metal!

Over the last 5 years, metal has doubled market share; residentially, one in every 12 roofs is

metal; commercially 2 of every 3 roofs are metal!

Premium Building Product Trend

Just as with granite and Corian countertops in the kitchen, Jacuzzi tubs in the bath, and

concrete or brick on the driveways, premium roofing is becoming a standard upgrade in most

homes

Investments are made in premium products for the home due to their inherent ability to improve

the home's value and marketability; maintenance free premium products are seen as a great

benefit!

Developed by Contractors!

MetalWorks® was developed by installers and contractors active in the roofing industry.

MetalWorks® has been produced since 1996 and has been used in over 7,000 projects since

inception.

Technology Contributors!


MetalWorks® has achieved unparalleled integration through its key partnerships with its supplier

partners…

Centria, MetalWorks'® partner, is a leader in coil coating and metal construction products

NexTech, a division of

The Techs, is MetalWorks® key substrate supplier; The Techs dominate the North American

market in light gauge galvanizing

Valspar The Valspar Corporation, MetalWorks'® paint supplier, is a world leader in

Fluoropolymer technology

Designed for Beauty and Durability

4-Way Interlocking Design

MetalWorks® interlocks on all sides; no weather penetration!

Competitive products use side overlap designs (see picture); MetalWorks® specifically

engineered the more complicated 4 way locking design to ensure no such gaps could ever exist

Clipped Fastening System for Longevity/Quality

MetalWorks® uses heavy gauge clips to install its system; no through shingle fastening is

required; this allows for expansion and contraction of the metal, without being bound by

fasteners; in addition, it allows the use of galvanized roofing nails that will never be exposed to

the elements


Embossed, Stamped and Tight to the Deck

By embossing and stamping patterns in the shingles and engineering them close to the roof

deck, MetalWorks® products are tremendously resilient against foot traffic and hail; this is

especially true of the AstonWood and Slate profiles (UL Class 4 Hail Resistance - the highest

possible)

Quiet Design

As MetalWorks® shingles are fastened tight to the roof deck, there's no opportunity for

reverberation, thus they make no more noise than a traditional asphalt assembly; after 7,000+

installations, MetalWorks® has never received a complaint concerning noise from a homeowner

Proven Durability and Performance

Testing and Code Approvals; Code Compliant Nationwide MetalWorks® is the most tested

shingle on the market today…

● UL-997 Wind Resistance

● TX Dept. of Insurance Approval for coastal areas (110 mph)

● UL-1897 Uplift Tests for Roof Coverings ANSI/UL 1897

● Uplift resistance maxed out at 130 PSF air permeable roofing assembly

● UL-790 Fire Resistance

● Class A over Dens deck and Class C over 30# felt assemblies

● UL-2218 Hail ResistanceClass 4

● Highest rating possible for impact resistance

● FM-4470 Hail Resistance and Foot Traffic

● Severe hail damage and foot traffic resistance

● PA201-94 Impact Resistance

● Impact resistance, Metro-Dade County, FL requirement; Canon fired 2"x4"

● ICBO AC07-RI-0797 Uplift Testing

● ICBO requirement (200 lbs. of pressure) minimal deformation

● ASTM-B117 Salt Environment Testing

● Salt Fog Test, 1000 hrs, no blisters or deterioration


● ASTM-G26 UV Exposure Testing

● Xenon Arc Test-2000 hrs operating light, water exposure, no cracking, crazing, fading,

chalking or erosion.

● ASTM-G23 UV/ Humidity Testing

● Carbon Arc-2000 hrs operating light and humidity exposure, no cracking, checking,

crazing, erosion or chalking.

● Proven Field Performance

MetalWorks® has completed over 7,000 roofing projects

MetalWorks® has installations in every state and province in North America

Proven Substrate: G-90 Galvanization

How does galvanization work? Sacrificial Protection

Steel and zinc both react with the environment, but zinc reacts slightly faster; when exposed to

the environment, zinc reacts first, and leaves the steel unaffected - that is, the zinc is sacrificed

to protect the steel

Barrier Protection

A durable layer of zinc coats the steel and forms a physical barrier from environmental

elements; paint on your house protects this way


Why not use Galvalume instead of Galvanized

substrate?

Galvalume has a higher aluminum content (55% by weight); the zinc/aluminum alloy in

Galvalume corrodes faster and shortens the duration of sacrificial protection

Zinc (predominant in G-90) is more malleable than aluminum, and does a better job of molding

itself around the formed radius of a stamped shingle

Why does MetalWorks® require G-90 Galvanized

Substrate?

Many metal roofing products typically available in sheet form, such as are used in the

agricultural market, require only G-30 or G-60 levels of galvanization; these offer only 1/3 to 2/3

the protection of G-90; G-90 is the recognized standard in the architectural community for

monumental buildings

Why Coatings Fail…

Coatings breakdown when exposed to…

1 Pollution

2 Moisture

3 Ultra Violet Rays

The 2 most significant effects of these elements are…


Chalking

Degradation of the resins in the paint at the surface of the finish, primarily due to ultra violet rays

Fading

Substances in the environment attack pigment in the paint causing color change

What are Fluoropolymer Coatings?

Fluorspar is the base mineral from which Fluoropolymer resin is developed (Kynar 500 and

Hylar 5000 are the brand names for Fluoropolymer based resins)

The reason Fluoropolymer coatings stand up to the elements and resist chalking and fading has

to do with the chemistry of the resin…


The Carbon/Fluorine bond is of the strongest in the universe

What does this mean for MetalWorks® coatings

performance?

Facts:

● No known chemistry can compete with the resistance to chalking and fading exhibited by

Fluoropolymer coatings

● MetalWorks® shingles and accessories will hold their color for 40 and 50+ years

● Valspar, a $2 Billion corporation and the largest non-automotive coatings manufacturer

in the world, stands behind the coatings they manufacture for MetalWorks® (Specifically:

<5 Hunter 'E' units of fade over thirty years; <8 Hunter 'E' units of chalk over thirty years)

Valspar warrants the coatings, backing

MetalWorks® shingle performance!

How do you know they'll perform on your home or

building?

Valspar has completed rigorous real world testing on Fluoropolymer coatings for over 30

years…


Fluoropolymer coatings are used on Monumental buildings around the world; they're required

coatings for leading architects worldwide

Energy Effects of MetalWorks® Shingles

How do Metal Shingles keep a home cooler in the

summer?

Florida Power and Light Utility conducted a study to determine the load on A/C; seven identical

homes were built, on which different roofing products were installed; the graph below charts the

average attic temperature throughout the day for each home


The study determined that energy savings can exceed 60% in environments such as Florida,

and should save as much as 40% in northern climates, during the summer months


How does reflectivity and conductivity affect my attic

temperature?

Metal is highly reflective

This involves solar radiation being reflected away from the surface

MetalWorks® Shingles conduct less heat into the attic

MetalWorks® Metal Shingles, due to the air cavity behind the shingle, and the limited direct

contact with the deck, conduct (transfer) significantly less heat into the attic space, as compared

to asphalt shingles


MetalWorks® and the Environment

Made from Recycled Materials

MetalWorks® base carbon steel is made from as much as 50% recycled steel

Recyclable

MetalWorks® Metal Shingles and Accessories are 100% recyclable; they'll never end up in a

landfill.

Energy Star

Due to their recyclability and energy efficiency, MetalWorks® Metal Shingle systems have

earned the Energy Star label!

The Alternative

As much as 30 BILLION pounds of asphalt shingles are thrown in landfills every year, year after

year; MetalWorks® is doing its part to reduce this environmental disaster.


Impacting a Home's Value

In what ways do MetalWorks® Metal Shingles affect a

home's value?

Curb Appeal

The beauty of MetalWorks® Shingles augment the look of any home; the proper selection of

profile and color can significantly improve a homes appearance

Transferable Warranty

MetalWorks® warranty is transferable to the next homeowner; many individuals include a copy

of their warranty transfer in their listing agreement when selling their home; its piece of mind for

the buyer

Agents/ Appraisers

Agents and appraisers often discount the value of a home due to the fact it may require a roof in

the near future, even if the existing asphalt roof is only 7 or 8 years old; this can reduce an offer

by as much as $5,000 to $10,000

Quality Products Add Value

Just as with granite countertops, brick driveways and Jacuzzi tubs, MetalWorks® shingles add

value to the home; estimating conservatively, 40 to 80% of the investment in a permanent roof

will be retained and added back to your home’s value


Investment vs. Expense

Asphalt shingles are an expense and begin depreciating immediately after installation;

MetalWorks® requires no maintenance and reduces energy and insurance costs, thus

reinforcing their investment value - and they don't cost you money to maintain!

Metal Roofing in Ontario, Canada

If you’re convinced in the benefits and value of having a MetalWorks metal roof installed on your

house, contact the MetalWorks exclusive contractor for all of Ontario - Bilden Roofing Systems.

A member of the Better Business Bureau for over 23 years, Bilden Roofing Systems is located

in Whitby, Ontario and services Oshawa, Markham, Durham Region as well as the Greater

Toronto Area.

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