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Best crew and standard products for your service.
 The
roofing industry is rapidly shifting from the application of concrete and clay
tile to the use of high-tech metal roofing systems since metal roofing materials
offer strength, beauty and weather durability. As a result, metal roofing has
become the preferred roofing system among residential and commercial owners. And
metal roofing is now considered the “smart” way to roof or re-roof your
commercial, retail or residential structure. We are proud to say that Rocket
Roofing Corp Company specializes in installing or repairing metal roofs using the
highest quality workmanship standards. Our Highly skilled installation crews
have over 30 years combined experience and vast knowledge of metal roofing
systems. We are providing metal roofing services to Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City and many more places in Texas.
Metal Roof Types:
- Corrugated galvanized steel is the original product that was wrought iron / steel
sheet coated with zinc and then roll formed into corrugated sheets. This product is still used
today in most areas though the newer push of Modern Architecture and “Green” products has brought
these products back to the fore ground.
- Galvalume is a blend of Zinc, aluminum and silicon coated steel. Sold under various trade names like
"Zincalume", “galvalume”, etc. Sometimes left in the raw zinc finish, but more widely used as a
base metal under factory coated colors.
- Metal tile sheets, most often painted or stone-coated steel.
Stainless steel is available for harsh conditions and/or as distinctive design element.
Usually roll-formed into standing seam profiles but shingles are available.
- Aluminum is one of the longest lasting metals, but somewhat expensive compared to steel
products. Aluminum roofs are very lightweight, corrosion-resistant, has high natural
reflectivity and even higher natural emissivity. These properties help increase a building's
energy efficiency. Aluminum products with Kynar paints easily last over 50 years. The newest
innovation is Anodizing of the Aluminum Coil stock for use in Architectural details and
standing seam panels. Anodizing is imbedded in the grain of the metal and is not normally
subject to weathering and wear.
- Copper is usually used for flashing or smaller highly detailed areas like entryways
and Bays. Expensive. At the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies copper is used for
regenerative principles of sustainable design: if the building were ever to be dismantled
the copper would be reused because of its high value in recycling and variety of
possible uses.
- Stone coated steel are panels made from zinc/aluminum coated steel with acrylic gel
coating. The stones are usually a natural product with a coloStone coated steel are panels made from zinc/aluminum coated steel with acrylic
gel coating. The stones are usually a natural product with a colored ceramic
coating.
- IBR or Inverted Box Rib is low-cost corrugated square-fluted iron roofing used
mainly in the South African market. It can be commonly seen all the way from
industrial sites to low-income shacks.
Links to our metal roofing photo galleries
Commercial Metal Roofing Photo Gallery
Residential Metal Roofing Photo Gallery
Metal Roofing Flashing
Read about metal roofing flashing
 Advantages or benefits of metal roofing over conventional roofing:
- Many types of metal roofing are "energy star approved" and you can get a $1,500 tax credit for installing these products .
- A metal roof lasts as long as the house, completely sealing out water, survivMany types of metal roofing are "energy star approved" and you can get a $1,500
tax credit for installing these products.
- A metal roof lasts as long as the house, completely sealing out water, surviving
high winds, and easily shedding snow. Metal is resistant to fire, mildew,
insects, and rot.e noncombustible, they’re given a Class A fire rating (the most resistant).
- Metal roofing is hurricane resistant , many products can withstand winds in excess of 200 M.P.H.
- Superior weather resistance
- Metal roofing materials are available in a wide selection of beautiful color
finishes to compliment your buildings’ scMetal roofing is hurricane resistant; many products can withstand winds in
excess of 200 M.P.H.
- Superior weather resistancent reduction in
monthly utility bills.
- Most metal roofing materials can be installed on gently pitched roofs without danger of
leaking.
- Metal Roofing can be installed over your existing roof.
- Low-Pitch roofs are perfect for metal roofing
Disadvatages of Metal roofing:
 Though metal roofing offers
many pluses, there are a few drawbacks or concerns worthy of mention. For the
most part, metal roofing manufacturers have improved their products to address
or solve many of these concerns:
- The biggest drawback is initial cost. However it allows you to save on maintenance.
- The sound of raintapping or hailstorm is noisy. noise can be controlled both by using materials that have structural barriers to minimize the drumming effect and by applying them over soung-deadening insulation and solid plywood sheathing.
- A metal roof may dent if large hailstones fall on it. Aluminum and copper, much
softer than steel, are more prone to denting. However, some of the
manufacturer's materials are guaranteed not to dent.
- Many people assume that, because metal “conducts” electricity, it also
“attracts” it. This really isn’t the case, and there are many documented
instances of lightning striking trees or other high objects located near metal
roofs rather than the roofs themselves. Just the same, if desired, metal roofs
can be easily grounded by a lightning protection company.
- Modifying Metal Roofing is more difficult than conventional roofing materials.
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