A steel roof is no louder than an asphalt shingle roof; the difference is installation. You can correctly install your new steel roof, with underlayment, ice and water shield and directly install it to the deck. Installing a roof system with strapping will produce an air gap between the deck and the new steel panels. When it rains or in high winds, this space creates a drumming effect, resulting in a noisy roof. Eliminate the air gap with a direct-to-deck installation, and you won't lose a good night's sleep.

Whether you need to clean out your gutters or you are looking to chop down some overhanging branches, you shouldn’t be afraid to walk on your steel roof. Steel Roofing is safe to walk on for any home improvement project. It’s a good idea to talk to your roofing contractor or Westman Steel about safety precautions.

Steel roofs are unique in their ability to withstand high wind speeds. They are the best choice regarding their wind ratings. They achieve this by screwing to the deck versus nailing like an asphalt shingle. The pull-out tolerances are much higher. For example, our EDCO Steel shingles, when installed with screws, have a wind blow-off rating of 258 KPH or 160 MPH. No asphalt shingle on the planet will take that much wind pressure and remain on your roof.

Steel roofs work to reflect the UV rays that most asphalt roofs will absorb. Additionally, Steel roofs release solar heat much more quickly than asphalt roofs, reducing the heat load on your house. When you have a metal roof properly installed, it will maintain a more consistent interior temperature, and you can expect energy savings.

In the fight against rust, we bonded our Steel roofs with galvalume or galvanized coatings constructed of advanced alloys to resist rusting. Painted with a heat-applied paint system made to withstand the effects of weathering and UV breakdown, which means that once you install steel roofing, siding, and trims, it will remain rust-free for decades.