What should I look out for with metal roofing installations?
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GiantDan
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I understand the up-sides of metal roofing – standing seam, corrugated, B-deck type profiles. What are the down-sides
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Daniel,
Q. "What are the downsides of metal roofing?"
A. Flashing details are trickier, and it can be harder to make changes (add a skylight, flash a new penetration).
Snow avalanches.... Fun fun
Gauge of material and flashing for sure. See if you can go to a job currently in progress or completed and check out the flashing....use binoculars if it is a bit high. Look for dented smashed flashing or trim pieces. That may tell you the quality of their work. Call references and view their completed jobs.