Understanding Architectural Metal Roof and Facade Cladding
| Issues | Common Myths and perceptions | Solutions |
| Rusts | Being "metal” | Use of non-ferrous materials |
| Noisy | Because of its thin metal surface | Full substrate support |
| Hot | Metal transfers heat easily |
Adequate maintenance-free and
multi-layered insulation |
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Ugly
Factory-Look |
Close corrugation, large side edges and deep ribs |
Wide pan, thin straight edges
and low seam height |
| Attracts Lightning | Metal roof attracts lightning | Lightning strike the nearest (highest) object, be it a metal or wood |
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A proper sheet metal roof may have a higher initial cost. But in the long run, it ensures lower energy consumption, good weather-proofing, no pain-staking headaches of leaking issues, it is low maintenance, and it will avoid future costly re-roofing jobs. Use of non-ferrous metals ensures these roofs lasts a life time and will be totally recyclable in the future. |