FAQ Walker Metals

In most applications over asphalt shingles, our metal can be applied over the old roof using 1X4 or 2X4 stripping. This saves money and time. In addition, because there is no old roof to remove, landfill space is spared, helping to protect our environment.

Ordinary roofing materials have shorter life spans than metal roofing and will need to be replaced more often. With constantly increasing material and labor cost, that could mean a significant expense over the life of your home. A metal roof will last far longer, saving you money and adding value to your home.

Metal roofing reflects the majority of the sun’s rays, so it doesn’t retain as much heat as wood, asphalt shingles, tiles, or cement. This means a metal roof could help your attic stay cooler longer- leading to a significant reduction in your energy bills.

Yes, metal roofing is engineered to walk on when necessary.

Metal roofing weighs less than other roofing products, in many cases enabling it to be installed over the existing roof using #2 yellow pine 1X4’s or 2X4’s.

A metal roof will last far longer than conventional roofing products. Metal roofing has been successfully used for decades. Our Galvalume “Plus” comes with a 20 year warranty against rusting. Our painted metal products come with a 40 year warranty against rusting.

Our painted metal roofing is provided by AZKO-NOBLE a worldwide leader in paint applications.

Use of qualifying impact-resistant roofing products may qualify for a significant premium discount on your homeowner insurance. Many insurance companies recognized the durability of metal roofing against hail and wind damage. Check with your homeowners insurance to see if they offer a homeowner’s discount.

Fire: Metal will not burn or support combustion.
Wind: Experience during hurricanes has shown that metal roofing greatly outperforms other roofing products.
Water: A metal roof offers superior protection against moisture penetration, greatly reducing the chance of damage to the structure.
Hail: Hail will not penetrate a metal roof.

Contrary to popular belief, when installed over solid decking a metal roof is not noisy when it rains. In fact, according to one study, a metal roof’s noise levels are about the same as other products like asphalt shingles, wood shakes, or clay tiles. The idea that metal roofing is noisy most likely comes from installations over open framing. An open framed installation does increase the noise a metal roof creates.