The Questions Asked Most Often About MetalWorks® Steel Shingles

Q. Why spend more for MetalWorks® Steel Shingles?
A. Ordinary roofing materials have shorter life spans than MetalWorks® Steel Shingles and will need to be replaced regularly. With constantly increasing material and labor costs, that could mean a significant expense over the life of your home. A MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof virtually never needs to be replaced, saving you money while adding value to your home.

Q. How can a MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof save money on energy bills?
A. Metal reflects the majority of the sun's rays, so it doesn't retain as much heat as wood, asphalt shingles, tile or cement. This means MetalWorks® Steel Shingles could help your attic stay cooler longer - leading to a significant reduction in your energy bills.

Q. Is the roof noisy when it rains?
A. MetalWorks® Steel Shingles will not create additional noise. The 400 ton forming process, four way interlocking design and tight fastening system all contribute to a quiet roof system by eliminating opportunities for reverberation.

Q. Can I walk on my MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof?
A. Yes, but since MetalWorks® Steel Shingles require virtually no maintenance, there should be no reason to do so. Like any roof, care should be exercised. You can discuss specific details about walking on your roof with your installation company.

Q. Does my home's present roof have to be removed before MetalWorks® Steel Shingles are installed?
A. In most applications over asphalt, MetalWorks® Steel Shingles can be applied directly over the old roof, saving money and eliminating a great deal of mess. In addition, because there is no old roof to dispose of, landfill space is spared, helping to protect our environment.

Q. How much do MetalWorks® Steel Shingles weigh in comparison to other types of roofing?
A. MetalWorks® Steel Shingles are less than one-third the weight of asphalt, one-twentieth the weight of concrete, and add less than 10% to the weight of the existing roof materials.

Q. Does the roof need to be grounded?
A. Grounding of any exterior metal siding or roofing is not recognized as necessary by any major building code organization. Occasionally, certain municipalities or local building codes may require it. Detailed grounding instructions are available. A MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof is designed to be electrically continuous.

Q. How long will a MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof last?
A. Made from "Galva-Strength®" steel, a stable, inorganic material, MetalWorks® Steel Shingles won't dry out, split, curl, peel or flake like conventional roofing products."Galva-Strength®" steel combines zinc, aluminum and carbon steel for unequaled barrier and sacrificial protection from the elements. This substrate has been protecting many of the world's monumental buildings for decades, and has been in use for over 100 years.

Q. How good is the paint finish on a MetalWorks® Steel Shingles roof?
A. MetalWorks® Steel Shingles use Valspar's exclusive Fluoropan coating, a two-coat, high-performance Fluoropolymer with exceptional weathering characteristics. Its durability and color retention characteristics are the result of the high molecular weight of its formulation. During its application, the molecules in the paint chemically bond to form a durable, long-lasting finish that resists breakdown by ultraviolet rays and provides the most durable, long-lasting finish available today.