When the metal roofing contractor’s work is completed, most professional metal roofing contractors will give you a written invoice that details the completed work.

This invoice usually includes:

• The metal roofing company’s name, physical address, and license umber
• A list of all services performed
• The total cost of the metal roof installation, including the amount due for labor, if any
• Any applicable guarantees or warranties provided by the real estate roof inspection company
• It’s wise to compare the completed work against the invoice. Make sure that the metal roof installation was completed to your satisfaction. If you have questions about the work that was done, this is the time to ask.
• Do not pay your bill in full until the following has been completed:
• All of the work is finished.
• There has been a final inspection.
• The materials and worker’s lien releases have both been received.

Before the metal roofing contractor leaves, confirm any warranties offered by the metal roofing contractor and/or manufacturers in Contra Costa County.

For your protection, all warranty documents should be in writing and contain the following:

• The Contra Costa metal roofing contractor’s name and physical address
• Your responsibility in the case of a problem with the metal roofing project and what you need to do in order to redeem the warranty.
• If the metal roofing warranty is transferrable to the new owner in the event that you sell the building in which the contractor has added or replaced metal roofing.
• The length of time as well as limitations should be covered. Warranties should cover materials and workmanship, and names and addresses of the warrantor. This may include the contractor, manufacturer, and distributor.

Metal roofing companies in Contra Costa County provide all types of metal roof services. Following is a list of the most popular services in your area.

Sheet Metal Roofing
This is the process of roofing a building with thin metal that has been rolled into a sheet. Sheet metal has a thickness between foil and plate.

Corrugated Metal Roofing
One of the more popular metal roofing options, corrugated metal is sheet metal which has been rolled or drawn into parallel ridges and furrows for the purpose of additional mechanical strength. Corrugated metal is used for a variety of purposes including roofing, siding, decking, and more. Corrugated metal can be formed into many different shapes and sizes and used for both commercial and residential purposes.

Metal Roof Repair
This is a reference to finding the source of a leak or problem stemming from a metal roof and repairing it before it causes damage to the interior structure. Metal roof repair includes inspecting and repairing the j-rail, the flashing around pipes, vents, and skylights, all existing rumble buttons, the seams and roof sealant, and any rusted or worn-looking areas.

Standing Seam Metal Roofs
This type of roof is created through continuous panel length technology. It is specially designed for low slopes and has a high level of performance for both structural integrity and weathertightness.

Metal Roof Flashing Installation
This is the installation of sheet metal at any break in a shingled roofline or around fluepipes and sewer vents. It aids in the prevention of leaks by preventing water from entering in holes in the waterproof membrane and between shingles. It is also installed along the eaves and rake-slanted portion of the roof. It helps repel water away from walls.

Metal Roofing Installation
This is the process of installing a metal roof. A metal roof is a roofing system that is comprised of metal tiles.

Metal Roof Panel Replacement
This is the replacement of a metal roof panel. Metal roof panels are sheets of interlocking metal that have a minimum weather exposure of three square feet per sheet.

Residential Metal Roof
This is a metal roof used for a home in a residential area.

Copper Roof Installation
This is a flexible metal roof covering composed of copper sheets and joined by seams. The copper sheets develop a green coating on their surface called a patina as they oxidize.

Metal Roof Coating Application
This is the application of a coating on metal roofs that aids in restoring a metal roof and fixing metal roof leaks. Metal roof coating also prevents rust by forming a seamless protective membrane over the metal.

Popular Brands of Metal Roofing Systems

• TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
• Everlast Metal Roofing
• IB Roof Systems
• CertainTeed Roofing
• Owens Corning Roofing
• Duro-Last Roofing
• MetalWorks Roofs
• GAF Roofing
• ELK Roofing
• Atlas Roofing Corporation

Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified metal roofing contractor?…

Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified metal roofing contractor?
A: Diamond Certified helps you choose a metal roofing company with confidence by offering a list of top-rated local companies who have passed the country’s most in-depth rating process. Only metal roofing companies rated Highest in Quality earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Most companies can’t pass the ratings. American Ratings Corporation also monitors every Diamond Certified company with ongoing research and ratings. And your purchase is backed by the Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee. So you’ll feel confident choosing a Diamond Certified metal roofing company.

Q: Is a metal roof more expensive than a typical roof?
A: Metal roofing is a premium home product so it costs more than an asphalt shingle roof. However, a metal roof is comparable in price to cedar shake roofing or tile roofing. Also, it is less expensive than a slate roof. The good news is that a metal roof typically comes with a 30 to 50 year warranty. It adds to the resale value of your home and will help you save money on your energy bills.

Q: How can I know that a metal roof will match my home and roofing style in my neighborhood?
A: Today, metal roofing for residential structures is made to look exactly like roofing materials that are commonly used such as cedar shake, asphalt shingle, slate roofing, or cedar shake. However, it’s more durable and stronger. Metal roofing comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and styles, so you should be able to match the style of your home and neighborhood.

Q: Is lightning attracted to metal?
A: Lightning is attracted to the highest point. So a metal roof is not more likely to be hit by lightning than any other type of roof. However, metal roofs do dissipate an electrical charge, so if, by the rare chance your home is hit by lightning, a metal roof may help prevent your home from catching on fire.

Q: Can I walk on a metal roof?
A: Typically metal panel systems can support the load of an average individual walking on them. But you should take care to not cause damage to the roof because of abrasion or collapsing of the raised portion of the panel—as with any system.

Q: How much does metal roofing weigh?
A: Metal roof systems commonly weigh between one to three pounds per square foot. The metal gauge and profile of the panel determines the weight. Compared to other systems, metal roofing systems are considered a lightweight roof covering.

Q: How far can I span with metal roofing?
A: The profile, gauge, and width of the panel itself determines span capability. In order to determine if the panel meets the actual performance requirements for your project, consult individual load tables and test results.

Q: How much longer can I expect a new metal roof to last versus common roofing such as wood  shingle or asphalt?
A: A metal roof usually lasts two to three times longer than a regular roof. In other words, a metal roof can last 40 to 60 years or more. Typically, an asphalt roof lasts between 12 to 20 years, depending on pitch and climate. Asphalt roofs decompose but a metal roof will never decompose. Metal roofs retain their good looks and durability year after year after year.

Q: Is metal roofing noisier in bad weather than cedar shake, slate roofing, tile, or asphalt?
A: This is a common misconception about metal roofing. Metal roofs are often installed over a solid substrate. Furthermore, attic space and insulation provide even of a sound barrier. Research proves that metal is not any noisier than traditional roofing systems. In fact, you’ll hear more outside noise from windows and walls than your metal roof.

Q: How will a metal roof endure extreme weather?
A: A metal roof has the ability to withstand decades of abuse from high winds, hailstorms, heavy snow, wildfires, and other forms of extreme weather. Metal roofing has a wind rating of 120 mph—equal to an F2 tornado. It is also the roofing system of choice in locations of heavy snow because it protects the structural integrity of a roof. It eliminates ice damming at the eves so water won’t back up and create leakage into your home. Furthermore, it also adds protection if burning embers land on your roof. To top it off, metal roofing may even save you money on your homeowners insurance.

Metal Construction Association (MCA) (www.metalconstruction.org)
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) (www.nrca.net)
Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) (www.metalroofing.com)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) (http://www.abc.org/)…

Metal Construction Association (MCA) (www.metalconstruction.org)
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) (www.nrca.net)
Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) (www.metalroofing.com)
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) (http://www.abc.org/)

California Building Industry Association (CBIA) (http://www.cbia.org/)
California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) (www.dca.ca.gov)
Home Builders Association of Northern California (HBANC) (http://www.hbanc.org/)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) (http://www.nahb.org/)
North Coast Builders Exchange (NCBE) (http://www.ncbeonline.com/)