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HELP!
I've got about 5 quotes for re-roofing my commerical building (pitched roof). 4 are from steel and one is from aluminim.
I like the colour selection and style available from the aluminum roof guy.
BOTH sides came in and bad-mouthed the other - the aluminum guy says the steel roof chalks up and the paint flakes... the steel guys say aluminum is too soft, etc.
I just want to invest in a roof once and forget it..
Advice?
Thanks,
Fred Gordon
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Disclaimer: I don't know as much about the aluminum roofing. I've seen it used, but never used it personally.
That being said, the paint on a steel roof will not chalk or flake any differently than that on a aluminum roof. It is all about the type of paint used.
There are different types of paint. Some do better than other types. Look for a siliconized polyester paint system for better fade and chalk resistance.
Aluminum is softer than steel, but I know of many buildings that have had aluminum roofing on them for years and done fine. You would want to be a little more careful on aluminum when walking on it.
For aluminum shingles I know some companies have foam backer inserts to give rigidity to high travel roof areas.
9/18/2008
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