Sheet metal roofs are incredibly popular for commercial and industrial buildings.

In this article, we’ll look at some of the advantages of sheet metal roofing, as well as some common difficulties and ways to solve them.

Why Are Metal Roofs Popular?

Metal is strong, durable, and flexible, making it an obvious choice in the design of commercial and industrial roofing. 

Metal also provides effective roof waterproofing and long-term durability on large-scale buildings and structures that must remain watertight.

As a lightweight, easy to manage material, metal roofs allow installers to cover a wider area in less time and for less money. 

In addition, if you do require sheet metal roof repairs, there are various cost-effective options.

Together, these aspects make metal roofing a popular choice for a range of applications.

Common Issues With Metal Roofs 

When metal roof sheets are made, they are coated with a plastic covering to protect against corrosion, such as plastisol.

But, when trimmed to size, an exposed metal edge is created which becomes the sheet’s weak point.

Water will compound the situation by causing the coating to peel away from the metal, resulting in more problems, expanded regions of damage, and the possibility of leakage.

If your roof is older than 10 years and has been left untreated, then it is highly likely that rust and corrosion will have begun to set in around your cut edges.

If it has not already developed further, and caused leaking or internal damage from water ingress.   

The vast majority of roofs that were installed more than ten years ago will already be showing signs of rust and corrosion around the edges, if not already leaking.

Metal Roofs Repairs

Full roof replacements are expensive and disruptive, so repairing is usually the preferred option of building owners and property managers.

But, which overcoating system should you use to repair a metal roof, and why? 

With so many systems on the market, choosing a reputable manufacturer and certified product is the best place to start. 

Here are a few key features to look for in a liquid waterproofing system and how Widopan stacks up:

Longevity

When delaing with Metal Roof Repairs, the last thing you want is to repair your roof, only to have to repeat the process in a few years. 

Widopan products can be provided with certificated guarantees from 10-25 years depending on the product and contractor.

Efficiency

Reduce downtime with an efficient, low-disruption sheet metal repair system.

Widopan isn’t just quick and easy to apply, it’s also tread-safe in as little as two hours, so you can get back to business sooner.

Cost-Effectiveness

It can be difficult to quantify the overall cost of a project when comparing waterproofing systems.

Be sure to take into account the cost of materials, labour and expenses.

Widopan liquid waterproofing systems are the trusted choice of those working within the construction industry, due to their ease of application and great results.

Explore our products or speak to a member of the team today.