If you are designing a new metal building, there are tons of important decisions to make. One of the most crucial choices comes down to the roof style. There are endless options for metal building roofing systems, with each one offering different benefits.
For example, the most common styles include regular roofs, vertical roofs, and boxed eave roofs.
Regular roofs are the most popular choice and offer protection from the elements and are the most cost effective. Vertical roofs are a little bit better for buildings that experience extreme weather conditions because they offer more steel framing. Lastly, boxed eave roofs are ideal for an A-frame look on buildings that need an aesthetic appeal.
If you are having a hard time deciding what style of steel roof is right for you, Titan Steel Structures is here to help. Our expert engineers can assess your needs based on information like how you are using the building, the type of weather your area experiences, and local building codes.
What are the Most Common Prefab Metal Roof Styles?
Metal roofing materials tend to be better than traditional roofing materials because they are more durable. They also promote energy efficiency by reflecting heat in the summer and insulating in the winter. Steel can also carry heavy snow loads, making these types of roofs ideal for areas of the country that experience extreme winters.
When you work with Titan Steel Structures to create a prefabricated metal building, you have a few options when it comes to your roof types. The most common choices include:
Regular
At Titan Steel Structures, the regular roof style is the most inexpensive choice. This style offers a corrugated steel roof with ridges that run horizontally from one side to the other. This roof design is easy to install and offers quality roofing panels at an economical price.
It is important to note that while it offers some protection from the weather, regular roof styles are not designed for severe weather conditions. If you live in an area that frequently experiences hurricanes, heavy winds, or large snow loads, you might want to upgrade from the regular roof.
Vertical
Vertical roofs use an A-frame style with vertically installed panels. The corrugated ridges run from the apex of the roof down to the sides. The vertical panels allow rainwater and snow to run off of the sides easily, making this design ideal for someone who lives in an area with heavy precipitation.
It is also recommended that all steel buildings 35’ or longer be equipped with a vertical roof style. At Titan Steel Structures, we can help you decide if your building requires this style of roof.
Boxed Eave
Boxed eaves share similarities with vertical roofs as they also use an A-frame design. However, instead of having vertical panels, they run horizontally. Boxed-eave roofs have no hat channel or ridge cap and they include smaller L-trim.
It is important to note that boxed eave roofs are not as equipped for extreme weather as vertical roofs. However, they do provide the aesthetics if you are looking for a roof that features an A-frame look. In other words, boxed eaves are a step up from regular roofs, while vertical roofs are the best option for durability.
Which One Should You Choose?
Picking between different roof styles can be difficult. It all comes down to your budget and what features are most important to you. If you do not live in an area that experiences severe weather and are not concerned with the aesthetics of your roof, you should pick the regular roof design.
Next, buildings in a moderate climate that does not experience extreme weather can be equipped with boxed eave roofs if you are interested in the A-frame look. This is a more expensive metal roofing option that offers you aesthetics that might be important for certain types of commercial uses.
Lastly, the most durable option is the vertical roof. If you live in an area that experiences extreme weather like hurricanes, tornadoes, or severe snow storms, you should pick this option. On top of being extremely durable, vertical roofs offer the A-frame aesthetics that have become extremely popular in the past few years.
Overall, vertical roofs are considered the best. That said, the style of your metal roof is completely up to you. If you are having a hard time choosing the right roof style for your metal building, you should consult with one of Titan Steel Structures’ expert engineers.
Get Connected to a Leader in the Metal Building Industry
Titan Steel Structures has been considered a leader in the prefabricated metal building industry for years. We offer high-quality steel buildings that you can rely on for years to come. You never have to worry about the quality of your metal building when you work with us.
Additionally, we offer in-depth consultations to ensure that you are receiving all of the customizations your building needs. Whether you have specific building codes that need to be met or certain aesthetic ideals, we can help make it happen.
Contact us today for more information on the different types of prefab metal building roof styles.