10 Advantages of a Commercial Metal Roof Retrofit

When it comes time to replace a commercial roof, building owners have two primary options - remove and replace the existing roof or opt for a retrofit solution. Key considerations include balancing the cost of the new roof with roof longevity and maintenance requirements. A metal roof retrofit often proves to be the best solution for building owners.

1. Savings on Tear Off Expenses

One of the best advantages of choosing a commercial metal roof retrofit is the avoidance of tear-off and disposal expenses associated with remove and replace options.

By choosing to retrofit the existing roof, the labor of removing the roof is avoided which can be substantial savings in itself. In addition to labor, however, you also eliminate disposal fees which can be exceptionally steep depending on your location and the material you are disposing of.

2. Less Downtime

不过，也许最被忽视的节省之一是事实是，业务和/或运营无需随时关闭。办公室工作人员，制造流程和一般业务运营的停机时间可能非常破坏和昂贵。当您卸下屋顶时，一些停机时间几乎是不可避免的。另一方面，商业屋顶改造允许业务运营继续不间断，因为原始屋顶仍然存在。

3.安全考虑

Another advantage of commercial metal roof retrofits is that they are safer than remove and replace options.

在拆除屋顶的过程中，工人实际上是在拆除他们站立和工作的平台。拆除屋顶后，安装人员将被迫在地面上高高的框架上工作。但是，使用屋顶改造的选择，安装人员可以在现有的屋顶上行走。

Another advantage of working on the existing roof is that it minimizes the chances of damage or injury from falling items like debris or tools. When the crew is working over open framing, any falling objects present a hazard for people and equipment below.

4.较短的施工时间表

5. Reduced Energy Costs

Reduced energy costs are one of the potential long-term benefits of a commercial roof retrofit. During a commercial roof retrofit, you can choose to add insulation between the old roof and the new roof, or you can opt for an energy-saving ventilated air space between the two roofs if the new roof is being installed over existing shingles.

When deciding on adding insulation, building owners should realize that according to the Department of Energy, 35% of energy costs for the average building is spent on heating, cooling, and ventilation. Therefore, adding insulation can provide a big benefit in terms of heating and cooling savings.

If owners are not interested in adding insulation, be aware that this too may be another reason to consider aroof recover而不是撕裂和更换选项。当拆除原始屋顶时，一些本地代码可能需要更新建筑物以符合当前的绝缘要求，即使这不是建筑物所有者的优先事项。

6.更长的寿命

McElroy Metal supplies Galvalume-coated steel for all roof retrofit projects. This combination of coating and substrate is projected to last 50 to 60 years, far outlasting other roofing materials like shingles. Longer life and less maintenance lead to significant lifetime savings for commercial building owners.

7. Impact Resistance

Metal roofing used for commercial roof retrofits israted Class 4for impact resistance. Class 4 is the highest rating possible for roofing retrofit materials so it will hold up better against wind, hail, and debris damage saving building owners costly repairs. Class 4 roofs also lower building owner's insurance costs.

8.遏制上诉

每个建筑物所有者都会对看起来最好的看法。金属屋顶有多种样式和颜色，这对于从地面可见的陡坡应用非常重要。甚至有专业金属屋面optionsavailable that mimic the look of shingles, slate, tile, or cedar.

对于低坡应用，建筑所有者通常选择裸露或未上漆的金属面板，因为从地面看不到屋顶。如果所有者希望由于白色屋顶的高反射率，白色的屋顶是低坡度应用的另一种常见选择。

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9. Fire Resistance

Metal roofs are fire-resistant and deliver a safer alternative to most common roofing materials.

金属屋面材料都是不可燃烧的，与其他类型的屋面相比，闪电击中的可能性更高。

10.保险折扣

将安全功能，耐受性，阻力和节能加起来，很明显，为什么使用金属进行商业屋顶改造的建筑所有者保险费率通常会降低。

Want to learn more? Watch our recenton-demand webinar要了解有关恢复屋顶的更多信息。

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