The Benefits of Metal Deck Roofs in Cold Weather Regions
A recent study suggests that the demand for metal roofing for re-roofing purposes grew by 15% in 2020 from 12% in 2021. And this growth is largely due to the increased need for roofing materials that can help protect homes against extreme weather conditions like the cold. So, if you live in a cold region and want to roof your home, consider metal deck roofs.
A metal deck roof features corrugated metal sheets (supported by joists or steel beams) that act as a structural roof deck. Its purpose is to support a roof’s insulating membrane, keeping your home warmer in the cold season and cooler in the hot season. Here are other benefits of using this type of roof on your residential property:
Durability
Metal roofs are highly durable and withstand the harsh conditions of cold weather, including heavy snow, ice, and high winds. They can last for 50 years or more, which means you won’t have to replace them as often as other types of roofs. Their fire, mold, and mildew resistance is also exceptional.
The durability of metal roofs stems from strong, durable materials. Most metal roofs feature steel, aluminum, or copper as their main materials. These metals are strong and can withstand a lot of weather impacts.
The lifespan can vary with the type of metal deck used. It also varies with the thickness of the metal, the installation, and the climate. So, talk to a roofing contractor to learn more about your metal roof options and their durability.
Watertightness
Metal roofs are very watertight, which helps prevent leaks and water damage. But their watertightness depends on various factors, like the type of metal used. Some metals (like copper) are more watertight than others (like aluminum).
Thicker metal is more watertight than thinner metal. Also, a well-installed roof is more watertight than a poorly installed roof. And a damaged or corroded roof is more likely to leak than a roof that is in good condition.
Metal roofs are watertight since they feature smooth, water-resistant materials. These materials make it difficult for water to penetrate the roof. They often have overlapping panels to prevent water from seeping through the seams between the panels.
Energy Efficiency
A metal deck roof can keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer when winter comes. It reflects heat up and away from buildings to achieve this effect. As such, this type of roofing can save homeowners money on energy costs.
Metal deck roofs are also energy-efficient since they are lightweight. They don’t absorb as much heat as other roofing materials. And thanks to their durability, you won’t have to replace your roof as often.
Certain factors can affect the energy efficiency of metal deck roofing. These factors include the type, color, thickness of the metal, and roof installation. Some metals are more reflective than others, so the type of metal used will affect the roof’s energy efficiency.
Darker colors absorb a lot more heat than lighter colors, and thicker metal is more reflective than thinner metal. Even more, a well-installed roof is more energy-efficient than a poorly installed one.
Low Maintenance
Metal roofs require very little maintenance, so you won’t have to spend a lot of time or money on upkeep. They’re low maintenance since they feature durable materials that withstand harsh elements. Their susceptibility to mold, mildew, or algae growth is also low.
You won’t have to re-shingle a metal roof as often as an asphalt shingle. It’s also easy to clean it with a soft brush and water. But there are some things you can do to help keep your metal roof in good condition.
Inspect your roof regularly for damage to identify any problems early on and repair them. Clean it regularly to remove dirt, debris, and algae growth, which can shorten its lifespan. You should also have your roof inspected every few years to ensure there aren’t any hidden problems.
Ice Dam Prevention
A metal deck roof is less likely to form ice dams than other types of roofs. Ice dams can occur when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the eaves. They can cause water to back up and leak into your home.
Metal roofs reflect heat away from the roof, which helps prevent ice from melting. They also reduce the chances of ice forming. Their smooth and slippery surfaces allow ice dams to slide off easily.
The snow guards on metal roofs help prevent snow from sliding down the roof in large sheets. This way, ice dams won’t form at the roof’s edges.
Snow Shedding
Metal roofs can shed snow, preventing it from accumulating on your roof and causing damage. Their designs allow snow to slide off easily, so you don’t have to shovel it. In particular, they come with a smooth, slick surface.
You can have a metal roof installed with snow guards. Snow guards are small metal bars that help prevent snow from sliding down your roof in large sheets. They make it easier to remove snow from your roof.
A metal roof is a good option if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow. It will help to keep your roof clear of snow and ice, which can help to prevent damage to your home.
Wind Resistance
A metal roof is very wind resistant, meaning it can withstand strong winds without sustaining damage. Such a factor is important in cold weather regions with high winds. Its structure comprises strong materials and screws or bolts to secure it to the roof deck.
Metal roofs also often come with interlocking panels that help keep them in place during high winds. They also undergo tests to withstand specific wind speeds. For instance, a metal roof rated for 120 mph winds can withstand winds up to 120 mph.
Looking to Install a Metal Deck Roof on Your Home?
A metal deck roof is a great choice for cold-weather regions. It’s durable, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and fire-resistant. You can also find it in various styles and colors, making it easier to pick one that matches the look of your home.
As the Northeast’s leading steel service center, Intsel Steel East offers an unsurpassed inventory range, an extensive collection of value-added services, and customer service that’s second to none. Our steel products include steel angles, bars, beams, decking, plates, tubes, tubing, and piping.
Check them out on our products page and request a quote for the specific one you want.
A Legacy of Success Continues as Bushwick Metals Joins the Intsel East Family
When a business enterprise has been in continuous operations for over a century, that accomplishment without question is unique. It is also proof positive that the policies and performance of that enterprise have kept pace with the everchanging times, else it could not endure.
Bushwick Metals Joins Intsel East
Now that Bushwick Metals is under the Stein family ownership as Intsel East, we have expanded our offerings, added the most advanced processing equipment, and modernized our facilities to better serve our customers. Best in class Voortman structural steel saw cutting systems, Kinetics plate processors, and a Gasparini roll former enable us to provide quality value added service at the shortest lead times. With several hundred thousand tons of inventory warehoused at strategically located service centers throughout the country, you will find that Intsel Steel is the true “One Stop Supplier” for all your steel needs.
At Intsel, we look to the future with confidence knowing that our combination of diversified product line, unsurpassed inventory range, and an extensive collection of processing services is a formula unmatched in the service center industry. Our round the clock loading and processing enables us to serve well the multitude of steel users whose requirements demand prompt service.
On behalf of the Stein family and over 1000 dedicated professionals in two countries, we thank you for your past patronage and hope to serve your needs again soon.
Bushwick Metals’ Value Added Services Continue to Grow
Bushwick Metals LLC is pleased to offer a variety of new Value Added Services that will enable customers to outsource many time-consuming activities which slow production or create bottlenecks. A Peddinghaus HSFDB 2500 plate processor has been installed, expanding upon the capabilities of their existing Messer MG Titan Plasma and Oxy plate processing tables. The Peddinghaus is capable of drilling, tapping, countersinking, milling, scribing and high-definition plasma cutting. “These are some of the most difficult and time-consuming processes for many of our customers to perform,” reports Bushwick Metals executive VP Stewart Lichtman. “We can now provide customers with very high-quality parts and fast turnaround times at a significant savings compared to our customers doing these processes in-house.” Bushwick’s plate processing department uses the latest CAD software technology, resulting in better nesting to reduce material cost and scrap loss. In response to their well-received 2012 introduction of rotary tee splitting, straightening, and section bending services, Bushwick Metals has also added a new Roundo R7S section bender. This additional section bender enables the company to quickly and accurately roll to radius a wider array of steel shapes to meet customer specifications. “Bushwick Metals is the only full-line service center to provide all of these processes under one roof,” explains Lichtman. In addition to the above-mentioned Value Added Services, Bushwick Metals also offers plate rolling, punching, rebar fabrication, sheet/plate shearing and bending, beam cambering, saw cutting and custom deck sizes..
About Bushwick Metals LLC
Bushwick Metals LLC, based in Bridgeport, Conn., is a distributor of carbon steel, hi-strength-low alloy steel, stainless steel, and specialty products. Bushwick Metals and its affiliate companies, including Marmon/Keystone LLC, a distributor of steel and aluminum tubular products, are Marmon Distribution Services/Berkshire Hathaway companies and members of The Marmon Group, an international association of more than 150 business units that operate independently within diverse business sectors.
Bushwick Metals Offers New Value Added and Rebar Services
Bushwick Metals LLC is proud to introduce several new Value Added Services, including precision tee splitting and straightening. Using a rotary shear and straightening line equipment, they are now able to provide a quality product that is far superior to traditional flame cut tees. In addition, Bushwick Metals has also added the capability to produce rolled products. Tubing, pipe, channels and angles can be rolled with a radius bend to customer specifications. These services are available at all Bushwick Metals locations.
At Tarco Steel, a Division of Bushwick Metals located in Binghamton, New York, rebar fabrication is now introduced to supplement the existing popular straight and cut rebar business currently offered across all Bushwick Metals locations. Using a state-of-the-art shear line, benders and automatic stirrup benders, they now offer shop drawings, placement drawings, placement accessories and a quality cut and bent product to meet their customers’ exact needs in the New York and New England regions.
About Bushwick Metals LLC
Bushwick Metals LLC, based in Bridgeport, Conn., is a distributor of carbon steel, hi-strength-low alloy steel, stainless steel, and specialty products. Bushwick Metals is an affiliate of Marmon/Keystone LLC of Butler, Pennsylvania, a distributor of steel and aluminum tubular products. Both companies are Marmon Distribution Services/Berkshire Hathaway companies and members of The Marmon Group, an international association of approximately 150 business units that operate independently within diverse business sectors.
Bushwick Metals Acquires Tarco Steel
Bushwick Metals LLC has announced the acquisition of Tarco Steel, Inc. and Metal Fab LLC, a steel service center and fabrication shop located in Binghamton, New York, effective September 4. The companies will now be know as Tarco Steel, a Division of Bushwick Metals, LLC.
The Tarco Steel service center was founded in 1970 and serves the energy, manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction and maintenance industries in Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. Main product offerings include carbon and stainless steel, steel long products, sheet, plate, and fabricated and straight rebar.
Tarco Steel and Metal Fab also provide a wide variety of value added services for their customers, including cutting, machining and light fabrication. Their facility includes 1,200 square feet of office space, two warehouse buildings with a total of 47,000 square feet and five overhead cranes, and 50,000 square feet of outdoor storage. The companies serve the Binghamton area and employ about 35 people.
“Expanding into Central New York will accelerate Bushwick Metals’ growth in this region through increased service and more robust inventory levels,” says Stewart Lichtman, Bushwick Metals commercial vice president. Lichtman will oversee the Tarco Steel operation; former owner Janet Beal will serve as the branch manager. “This acquisition also allows us to offer additional value added services and rebar fabrication to our customers in other geographic regions,” Lichtman notes. Plans include installing additional processing equipment to increase Tarco Steel’s capacity and service its growing industrial base. “I am excited to be joining the Bushwick Metals family,” says Beal. “Our combination will allow both Bushwick and Tarco to better service customers, and we look forward to a prosperous future together.”
About Bushwick Metals LLC
Bushwick Metals LLC, based in Bridgeport, Conn., is a distributor of carbon steel, hi-strength-low alloy steel, stainless steel and specialty products. Bushwick Metals is an affiliate of Marmon/Keystone LLC of Butler, Pennsylvania, a distributor of steel and aluminum tubular products. Both companies are Marmon Distribution Services/Berkshire Hathaway companies and members of The Marmon Group, an international association of approximately 150 business units that operate independently within diverse business sectors.
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AZCO Steel opens metal distribution center in Birmingham, AL
AZCO Steel, specializing in the sales and distribution of hard to find sizes and grades of structural, plate, sheet and bar products throughout North America, has announced the opening of a metals distribution center in Birmingham, Alabama. According to David Maslin, director of sales for AZCO, the new location will position AZCO closer to its southern customer base and will enhance customer service throughout the South. The 130,000 sq. ft. facility with existing rail service is located near the Warrior River, which will also make it convenient for the handling of barge shipments.The new facility will stock jumbo beams, heavy plates, large rounds and other hard to find items in the following grades: ASTM A-588, ASTM A992/ASTM A-572-GR50, and ASTM A-36.
The Birmingham operation will complement AZCO’s 300,000 sq. ft. facility located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. AZCO Steel, a division of Bushwick Metals, Inc. is an affiliate of Marmon/Keystone Corporation, a leading distributor of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminum tubular and bar products, based in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Bushwick Metals and Marmon/Keystone are members of The Marmon Group, an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Member companies have collective revenues of $6 billion.
Bushwick Metals adds cambering machine at their NJ plant
Bushwick Metals, Inc., Bridgeport, Connecticut, is installing a Cambco Model 1170 cambering machine at its South Plainfield, New Jersey plant. The new cambering machine will be capable of cambering beams as large as W40x244#. This new machine will add capacity and size range to the existing Cambco Model 700 machine currently in operation at the Bridgeport facility. Azco Steel, a Bushwick Metals division specializing in marketing hard to find jumbo beams, will also offer this new service to its customers throughout North America.
According to Larry Sullivan, production manager, “The additional cambering machine in South Plainfield will give us the ability to camber much larger beams and gives us the advantage of cambering at multiple locations. This will reduce transfers between plants, increase efficiency and offer better service to our customers throughout the region.” The new cambering equipment is expected to be up and running in the first quarter of 2006.
Bushwick Metals has been servicing the Northeastern United States since 1829 with an extensive inventory of carbon steel, high strength low alloy and stainless steel products. Bushwick Metals, Inc. is an affiliate of Marmon/Keystone Corporation, a leading distributor of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminum tubular and bar products, based in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Bushwick Metals and Marmon/Keystone are members of The Marmon Group, an international association of more than 100 companies that operate independently within diverse business sectors. Member companies have collective revenues of $6 billion.
