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TOPIC: Standing Seam roof

Factors to consider for painted or galvalume

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Are there any other factors to consider between a non-painted galvalume standing seam roof and painted (Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000) besides the obvious difference in look? The price difference is not an issue and we don't have any regulations that affect the roof we select. - Energy cost difference? - We have a lot of oak trees that overhang the roof and drop pollen, will that damage either roof over time (stain)? - Will the colored roof fade, could it fade inconsistently so it looks bad? - Would hail dings show up more in a dark colored roof? - Anything else? Thanks, -- ralph
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6/13/2005
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Choose a metal roof that has been tested to a class 4 UL 2218 hail test and you will qualify for insurance rebates. Some trees will stain anything either bare or painted. I believe a painted will hide it better. Remeber that you wash your car once a month to keep it looking good so consider the same on your roof. This can be as simmple as a hose applied wash from the ground once a year. If you are worried about fade buy a MCA certified paint system which means it has ceramic pigments and resists fade. Again choose an energy star rated roof for energy savings.
Allan Reid
Dura-Loc Roofing Systems, Inc.

6/14/2005
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