It’s time we talked about roofs….

When browsing for a new carport or metal building, you may be tempted to overlook one very important component: the structure’s roof.

Far too often, potential customers get bogged down on the aesthetics of a new carport or garage instead of practicality. While we offer a line of beautifully engineered carports and garages that can complement any home and gardening, we encourage you to take some time to understand the difference and importance of a sound metal roof.

When browsing for a new home to buy or even rent, would you ignore the home’s exterior, particularly the roof? Of course not. So why would you ignore the roof over your car, boat or recreational vehicle?

The advantages of vertical style roofing

While our regular style roofing is more than up to the task or protecting your valuables, vertical style roofing should be considered for larger buildings that require more bracing and support. A vertical style roof allows for the applied load and weight to be equally dispersed. It’s important to note, however, that all roof designs in our inventory and catalog meet building codes and standards. Vertical roof styles are laid in vertical orientation that run from the peaks to the sides.

So, what makes vertical roofing and paneling stronger? For one, vertical roofing also allows for the placement of hat channeling to add extra bracing. Hat channels are also known to be stronger than wooden trusses. And don’t get us started on the inferiority of wooden buildings when compared to their wooden rivals. We also offer certification. Certified buildings are always stronger and are made to withstand snow loads and wind speeds of 130 mph and snow loads of 30 psf.

Tragedy strikes when quality is ignored

The significance of a new roof was recently emphasized when a Sacramento man was rescued by police and firefighters after tumbling through a metal roof at an abandoned warehouse. The man’s desperate pleas for help went unnoticed for four days.

“It’s very odd. In fact, it’s news to me. I heard nothing about it,” Greg Ribble, general manager of Motor Warehouse, said. “How he could get up there? Yeah, it would be surprising.”

While we would never advise walking or bracing yourself atop of our metal structures, we hope this anecdote drives home the importance of investing in a quality metal building with superior engineering. We deliver and install metal buildings, carports and garages across the United States. Additionally, financing is available for qualifying customers.