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Bloomington Roof Styles: Metal Roofing
Sundown Exteriors installs, repairs, and replaces metal roofing for homeowners in Bloomington and across Central Illinois.
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Benefits of Metal Roofing
If you’ve compared different roofing materials and costs, you’ve probably realized that metal roofing costs more than other materials. Is it really worth the investment? If you’re looking into your options for a roof replacement or roof installation, there are a few key benefits to consider about metal roofing that may make the price tag worthwhile:
Long-Lasting
Metal is resistant to a variety of factors that age and damage other types of roof materials more quickly. This also means a longer warranty on your roof.
Lightweight
Some homes are limited in what type of roofing materials can be installed because the structure would not be able to support the weight of it. Metal roofing is lighter weight and works well on a variety of structures.
Energy Efficient
Metal roofing works to reflect heat from your home. This means that the temperature inside will remain more comfortable during the hottest months of the year and save you in energy expenses.
Fire Safety
Metal has a high level of fire resistance. Not only does this protect your roof, but it can help protect your home’s structure in the event of a fire.
Waterproof
This type of roofing material sheds water quickly and does not absorb moisture. This means that you won’t have to worry about the weight of snow on your roof or a leak.
Compatible with Different Pitches
One thing that metal roofing can boast about more than other materials is its compatibility with a variety of roof pitches. Metal roofing can be installed on both steep and low slope roofing.
Know Your Options
Three Basic Types of Metal Roofing
Before jumping on the metal roofing bandwagon, it’s important to know about the three different types of metal roofing available so you know more about what you want when you talk to your roofing contractor. If you’re unsure about what type of metal roofing would look best on your Bloomington home, our team at Sundown Exteriors can help!
Exposed Fasteners · Less Industrial Look
Low Rib Panels
Low rib panels are a traditional metal roofing system where the panels are mechanically attached with exposed fasteners. These panels are commonly used in the agricultural market and are usually offered at most big box stores.
This style of metal roofing is commonly used on residential properties. Low rib metal has smaller ribs and has a less industrial look. Exposed fastener panels use a screw or nail to secure the metal roofing panels to the roof deck or purlins whereby the nail or screw actually penetrates an area where two panels overlap.
Concealed Fasteners · Clean Finish
Standing Seam
These metal roofing panels are installed using concealed fasteners. This is the most common panel for the commercial marketplace as well as residential applications. This provides a nice clean appearance when finished.
Standing seam metal roofs use long sheets of painted steel. This system features interlocking seams that connect panels, giving the roof a distinct appearance. Concealed clip fasteners are driven through clips into the roof deck with no connection or piercing of the metal panels. The clip and fasteners are concealed beneath the standing seam panel material. The panel is then laid over and attached to the clips and then mechanically or hand locked to them.
Stone-Coated Steel · Many Styles
Metal Shingles
Metal shingles are rapidly becoming a very popular product across the country to achieve the most durable roof with many different styles to choose from to mimic the look of other materials — from wood shakes to traditional shingles and tiled roofs.
Stone-coated metal roofing is made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips. The goal is a more durable roof that still retains the aesthetic advantages of more traditional roofing material.
Central States Panel-Loc Plus
The Metal Roofing Panels We Install
Sundown Exteriors installs Panel-Loc Plus steel roofing panels from Central States Manufacturing. Panel-Loc Plus is a low rib, exposed-fastener panel with 36 inches of coverage and ¾-inch ribs spaced 9 inches apart. It comes in three grades, so you can choose the steel thickness and paint protection that fit your home and budget.
29-Gauge Steel · 40-Year Paint Warranty
Standard
A dependable, budget-friendly panel with a durable painted finish and fade protection.
- 29-gauge steel
- .90 mil paint thickness
- 40-year paint warranty
- 30-year fade warranty
- AZ35 substrate coating (1.12 mil)
CentralGuard · Lifetime Paint Warranty
Prime
Adds Central States’ CentralGuard protection to a 29-gauge panel, with a thicker paint finish, rust blocking and dent resistance.
- 29-gauge steel
- Thicker 1.0 mil paint
- Lifetime paint warranty
- 30-year fade warranty
- Advanced rust blocking with a 50-year perforation warranty
- Galvalume® substrate (1.60 mil)
- Advanced dent resistance
CentralGuard · Thickest 26-Gauge Steel
Ultra
Everything in Prime on the thickest steel, for the strongest dent resistance in the Panel-Loc Plus line.
- 26-gauge steel, the thickest option
- Thicker 1.0 mil paint
- Lifetime paint warranty
- 30-year fade warranty
- Advanced rust blocking with a 50-year perforation warranty
- Galvalume® substrate (1.60 mil)
- Our best dent resistance
CentralGuard® Protection
CentralGuard is Central States’ combination of everything that goes into its highest-quality metal panels: fade protection, rust blocking and dent resistance. It’s available on Prime and Ultra panels and comes with a lifetime paint warranty, so your investment is protected for as long as you own your home.
Panel-Loc Plus has UL 2218 approval for impact resistance and may qualify for a homeowners insurance discount. Check with your insurance agent for qualifications.
Panel-Loc Plus Colors
Metal Roof Colors
Panel-Loc Plus comes in 34 colors and finishes, from classic whites and grays to deep greens, blues and reds, plus textured and premium options.
Standard Colors
Alamo
Black
Brilliant
Burgundy
Charcoal
Colony
Crimson
Desert
Forest
Gallery
Gray
Hunter
Ivory
Light Stone
Ocean
Pewter
Rustic
Taupe
Textured Colors
Matte Finish · Mimics Shingles · Less Glare · Scratch and Slip Resistant
Upgrade to Texture for a new depth of color and added durability. The granular finish combines a matte appearance with shimmering tones, and every textured color has 26-gauge matching trim.
Basil
Cream
Granite
Linen
Mineral
Onyx
Roma
Sienna
Suede
Sumatra
Premium Colors
Copper Metallic uses Fluropon® 70% PVDF paint, and its panels are installed in the same direction for an even sheen.
Brown
Burnished Slate
Copper Metallic
Tan
Unpainted Finishes
Bare Galvalume® and galvanized steel with a clear acrylic coating. They weather naturally, so color, sheen and spangle can vary.
Galvalume®
Galvanized
Not every color is available in every panel grade, and colors on screen are only approximate. For premium and textured colors, we order all materials together because paint color can vary from order to order. Contact us to see a real sample before you choose.
Central States Warranties
Metal Roof Warranty Coverage
Central States backs its Panel-Loc Plus panels with two kinds of manufacturer warranty: a paint warranty that covers the finish against cracking, peeling and loss of adhesion, and a substrate warranty against rust-through. How long each lasts depends on the grade you choose.
Budget-Friendly
Standard
Paint Warranty
40 years
Fade and Chalk Warranty
30 years
Perforation (Rust-Through) Warranty
Not included
CentralGuard® Protection
No