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In Florida you work overtime on your roof. Blistering sunshine, salty seaside climate, heavy humidity, and hurricane-force winds demand above-average-roofing materials. It is so necessary to pick the appropriate metal roofing finishes. It is the coating on your metal panels that keeps the metal underneath safe and your home in a good look over the decades.
We can witness the effect of appropriate finish on Florida metal roofing systems: here, we can observe that the correct finish makes everything. This is what you need to consider when you are comparing options.
Buy a Build that is Finished on the Outside.
Not every paint system is equal. In Florida, you would prefer a finish that is designed to withstand intense climatic conditions. RPS employs the Sherwin-Williams WeatherXLtm that is a silicone modified polyester (SMP) system which is engineered to be used in harsh environment. It is designed in a way that it resists scratching, chalking, fading and overall weathering with time.
Why it is important:
Florida roofs are subjected to a strong UV light and heavy rainfall. Premium finish system can assist your metal roofing materials to ensure that they retain color, avoid surface damage, and ensure that the steel under the color is not corroded year after year.
Focus on Humid and Coastal Corrosion Resistance.
The combination of high humidity and air saline with salt is difficult. When your house or structure is located close to the shoreline or even in an area that is always humid, then you will require roofing materials that can withstand the probable rust and corrosion.
Two things to consider:
- Substrate: Find Galvalume(r) or hot-dipped galvanized steel with a high quality finish. The substrate in combination with the coating helps to prevent rust to your roof.
- Durability in finishes: WeatherXL is a strong system that is designed to survive the test of time, i.e. it is a system that is not easily ruined.
In particular, when you are near the shoreline, then it is particularly crucial to discuss with the RPS team where exactly you are and what products to use to be able to suggest you the most appropriate combination of products that would perform well in the long-term.
Use Energy Saving Colors Heat-Reflective
Cooler roof usually translates to cooler house in Florida. Modern metal roofing finishes come in a new range of finishes in solar-reflective (SR) colors that reflect more of the sun off of your roof. An example is WeatherXL whereby this company has a broad range of colors to choose including the ones that can aid in LEED and cool roofs.
Light and middle tone colors could:
- Reflect more of the heat out of your home or building.
- Energy savings or reduce the cooling loads and energy bills.
- Make the interior of the building more comfortable.
Couple reflective finishes with other energy saving materials such as Low-E ThermaSheet(r) insulation, you can now bring your energy efficiency to a new level.
Consider Wind, Hurricanes and Impact
The hurricane season is a reality in Florida. Although your roofing boards, screws, and fastening process will be an important factor in wind performance, the finish is also important in long-term resilience.
An effective finish system offers:
- Great sticking capacity to the metal base, peeling and flaking.
- Scratch resistance that contributes to minor scrapes.
- Stability, because the roof does not fade in as many years as it takes to wear the color off.
The fact that your roof is properly maintained, this time after a big storm–or when selling it–can be a plus to have a properly maintained metal roof that has a premium finish on it.
Find the Finish to Your Building Type and Style
Florida is not a one-shoe-fits-all and neither are metal roofing materials. Things to consider when selecting a finish include:
- Building use: Housing, commercial and agricultural buildings can have varying performance and aesthetic requirements.
- Roof type: Exposed-fastener panels (such as Super Pro 5 Rib or PBR), and standing seam panels are compatible with top-quality SMP finishes, and each of the two styles presents a unique appearance.
- Color and curb appeal: Your roof constitutes a significant portion of the look on your house. You are able to visualize the appearance of various finishes with the RPS color chart and roofing visualizer, so that you can be certain of your choice.
Collaborate with a Florida Metal Roofing Distributor
How to make the correct decision the most easily? Discuss with a group of people who deal with Florida metal roofing on a daily basis. RPS Metal Roofing Siding has been operating in Northern and central Florida since 2001 producing panels in-house and matching them with the best finish system in the industry.
We can help you out with a new roof or the re-roof you are planning:
- Select the optimal finish and color of your site.
- Ensure your materials are Florida product approval codes.
- Get a free estimate and the material list of your project.
You are about to select the correct metal roofing finishes to withstand the Florida weather. Call Contact RPS Metal Roofing and Siding today to receive a free quote as well as to learn about the entire selection of roofing materials and Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL color collections.