Metal Building Roof Guide
Choosing the right roof for your new metal building is an important decision. It will affect the long-term structural integrity of your structure. Depending on your property’s climate, you may need a particular gauge or design to handle high winds and snow loads. You can learn more in our roof styles section.
Your new metal roof will be environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and stylish. You’ll find plenty of custom design and trim options to appeal to a variety of tastes. Whatever you choose, your property value is sure to increase, and your building will be sheltered for decades by the durable steel panels provided by Liberty.
Three Roof StylesYou Should Know
Regular Roof Style (good)
The standard, regular roof from Liberty Metal Structures is recommended for temperate and mild climates. It is engineered with curved edges and cold-formed steel. Every roof is backed by our fantastic warranties. Because this roof requires fewer steel reinforcements, this model is the most affordable choice. However, it is not recommended for areas that see regular extreme weather. If you are not sure if your climate has mild or moderate weather, we recommend contacting one of our specialists!
A-Frame Horizontal Roof Style (better)
The A-frame horizontal, or “boxed-eave” style”, is a common architectural sight. This style is still rated for areas with moderate weather conditions and will withstand high winds. However, it is not recommended for areas with high snowfall and rainfall, because of its horizontal panel installation. If you have questions regarding your location’s weather and recommendations, please reach out to one of our incredible expert staff members at (800) 440-7309!
Vertical Roof Style (Best)
The Liberty vertical roof is the industry’s highest, expertly-rated roof. It is certified to withstand winds of 140mph and snow loads of 35psf! Because of its vertically engineered steel panels, snow and rain will be directed toward the ground. The panels are also installed vertically, so you will never need to be concerned withaccumulation on your roof. This highly durable steel roof is built to handle all kinds of weather and last for a lifetime!
How Metal Roofs Address Heat
Metal roofs by Liberty Metal Structures address three forms of heat transfer: radiant, conductive, and convective. We use a reflective coating on our roof panels to block radiant heat transfer into your metal building’s interior. The clear span engineering allows airspace to prevent conductive heat transfer. When your building is installed by professionals at Liberty, proper ventilation should be provided, allowing any convective heat to flow back to the exterior through vents. These, and other engineering measures, are designed to save energy. That translates to saving money for you! Even better, most solar panels will find that our roofs are perfect for installation – far easier than installation on shingles. You won’t find a more energy-efficient roof than the metal roofs from Liberty!
Benefits of a Metal Roof
Metal roofs are prized for a variety of reasons! All these benefits will save you time, effort, and money!
- Metal Roofs are Durable and Long-Lasting – Steel panel roofs are forecast to withstand extreme weather for decades!
- Environmentally Friendly – Metal roofs are pre-engineered for minimal waste with 100% recyclable steel components.
- Energy-Efficient – Metal buildings are sealed for energy efficiency and, on average, use thirty percent less energy for climate control.
- Metal Roofs are Stylish – Metal roofs come in a wide variety of styles and designs. Metal architecture can accommodate a wide variety of tastes and aesthetics.
- Speed & Ease of Roofing Installation–Steel roofs are built with multiple-shingle sections. A professional technician can install a metal roof very quickly and save you money!
- Fire Resistance – Steel is rated as a Type 1 building material by the International Building Code for fire resistance.
- Heat Conduction – Many systems use space between the metal roof and deck to minimize heat transfer.
- Roof Pitch – Metal roofs are versatile; they can be installed on pitched or nearly flat roofs.
- Maximum Shedding of Rain and Snow Metal roofs are fantastic at keeping debris at bay; because the metal panels are slippery, significant rain and snow won’t accumulate on the roof surface.
We Provide the Very Best Metal Roofs!
You want the highest quality roof for your new metal building, and Liberty delivers! Our professionally engineered roofs are certified to withstand extreme weather events and last for decades. Every roof is backed by our confidence warranties! You won’t find a stronger roof than the cold-formed steel roofs in our inventory. Choose a roof that suits your climate and weather patterns and confidently face the future.
Get the strongest roof in the industry – call Liberty now at (800) 440-7309!
