Budget Friendly Steel Roofing Options

A high quality steel roof can meet the needs of some homeowners with realistic expectations for functional and cosmetic life. No steel roofing warranty will provide absolute guarantees about rust. Steel is a ferrous metal and just like a car, exposed surfaces will eventually form rust. To install a metal roof, panels need to be cut to accommodate corners, valleys, pattern changes, skylights etc. These cut edges are typically where rust formation starts. A better quality galvanized steel roof (if cut with shears and not a grinder) will outlast cheaper galvalume products which are more prone to rust streaking and staining.

Due to budgetary constraints, some homeowners opt for steel rather than aluminum roofing options. If you do need to go that route, there are some key things to consider before choosing a steel product.

What to Look for in a Steel Roofing System: