subject: Introduction to Standing Seam Metal Roofing Services by Douglass Colony [print this page] Introduction to Standing Seam Metal Roofing Services by Douglass Colony
Whether you're constructing a new building or it's time for a new roofing system on your existing building, standing seam metal roofing is a popular option among building owners and property managers. Standing seam metal roofing offers a variety of benefits to your commercial building including durability, long-lasting, low maintenance, long term warranties, energy efficiency (reduced heating and cooling costs), and increased protection from high winds, hurricanes, and fires. Building owners and property managers will enjoy a large variety of colors, materials, and finishes and many are made of recycled content for LEED and Energy Star compliance. Standing seam metal roofing systems provide a level of quality and durability that is unsurpassed by most other roofing systems on the market.
Metal roof panels come in a large variety of metal systems, materials and finishes and can be used in a many different applications including roofing, walls, and soffits. Metal roof panels are light-weight and minimize mildew, insects, and rot. Metal roof panel systems reduce energy consumption, smog, and urban heat island effect. The metal systems can range from simple to complex applications such as the St. Mary's Century Project, Ameristar Casino, and the Isle of Capri.
Standing seam metal roofs are durable and long-lasting so metal roof repairs are minimal at best. Aside from possible leaks or damaged flashings, metal roof repairs should not be required for many years. Special coatings, such as Elastomeric Coatings, can restore metal roofs and many companies offer up to 10 year warranties on these metal roof repairs. Retrofit applications, where the ribs or seams are filled with insulation and a rubber roof is placed on top, can help to increase the lifespan of your standing seam metal roof. If custom metal flashings and panels are damaged, Douglass Colony Group can re-fabricate and reinstall the new panels at a very quick turnaround.
Douglass Colony Group maintains a 70,000 sq.ft. fabrication facility where all standing seam metal roof products can be fully customized and fabricated. From sheet metal and flashings to composite panels and sunscreens, all products can be produced in-house and to meet your product specifications. Douglass Colony can bring portable roll formers to the location to fabricate panels on site in order to meet very specific job requirements. Douglass Colony can provide with you the experience and expertise to help you design, fabricate, and maintain your standing seam metal roof. With a full safety department, all standing seam metal roof installers undergo a complete project assessment and compliance monitoring throughout the entire build process. Douglass Colony maintains the largest service commercial roof repair department in the state of Colorado so all repair work can quickly be addressed and fixed.
