If you’re in the process of planning the construction of your industrial warehouse, one of the biggest considerations you’ll need to make is the type of roof to install. As industrial roofing experts, we’ve seen the many benefits of metal roofing for this type of space. There are many reasons why this roofing material is perfect for warehouses. Here are a few of them.
- Cost-effectiveness. Metal roofing is a highly cost-effective choice. This is because it is so low maintenance that it’s unlikely you’d have to have repair jobs done as often as for other roofing materials. Plus, metal roofs have incredibly long lifespans; it’s not uncommon to encounter a metal roof that has been standing for fifty years.
- Lower weight. You may not have previously considered the advantage of a lower-weight roofing material, but a roof’s weight plays a big role in the long-term structural wellbeing of a building. Lightweight roofs, like metal roofing, put less strain on the framework and overall structure of the building. This leads to less wear and tear and damage to the frame of your warehouse, so you have to deal with fewer structural repairs.
- Fire resistance. Warehouses store valuable materials, equipment, and many other important items that need to be kept safe and secure. Making sure the building won’t get damaged and compromise what’s stored inside is important, and metal roofing’s fire resistance provides a key advantage in protecting whatever is inside your warehouse.
Call us here at Palmetto State Roofing & Sheet Metal to learn more about how our metal roofing is perfect for your commercial or industrial space.