Metal Roofing and Saltwater
June 9, 2009 | Filed under: Benefits of Metal Roofing, Misc, Roofing Answers
Q: I have a waterfront house on the gulf in Florida. I need a new roof I was thinking about a metal roof but with the saltwater close by would this be a mistake?
A: Many of today’s residential metal roofs have coatings that help tremendously with corrosion resistance. This is done with zinc and aluminum coatings on the steel as well as with various paint finishes or stone coatings. However, for a truly oceanfront house, you may find some warranty limitations.
You could also consider aluminum as an option as it is rust-free and most products carry no exclusions for coastal saltwater applications.
Copper also offers a rust-free option but it is more costly than steel or aluminum.
Todd Miller has spent his entire career in the metal building products manufacturing industry. He is president of Isaiah Industries, an organization recognized as one of the world’s leading metal roofing manufacturers. Todd is currently Vice President of the MRA (Metal Roofing Association) and a Past Chair of MCA (Metal Construction Association). Through his website, he strives to raise the bar on standards and practices to provide property owners with the best possible products for successful roofing projects.
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