No need to Remove old shingling!

An advantage worth considering if you are in the process of renovating and re-roofing: there is no need for you to remove the old roofing. Simply install 1" x 4 " lumber strapping at proper spans and fasten the steel panels over the old roofing material. Your renovated structure will look as good as new...for a long time.

Covering over your old asphalt shingled roof will save tons of waste material from filling our dump sites and if, for some reason, you ever need to remove your steel roof panels, they can be melted down, and recycled into new steel products.

Installation

One of the advantages of steel roofing panels is the ease of installation. Both for new construction and renovations, they can be installed by an advanced do-it-yourselfer using the proper tools and taking care in handling the product.* Ideal Roofing also supplies your retailer with all the necessary standard or custom-made flashings, accessories and components for you to do a perfect installation job.

However, for the person who has little experience in renovation work or for more complicated roofing applications, it is advisable to retain the services of a qualified professional contractor to install your new steel roof. Ask your friendly steel roofing retailer to recommend a qualified installer or applicator in your area.

*On new homes, the installation of steel roofing panels over a solid deck with a felt paper is recommended.

Steel roofing requires little or no maintenance depending on the location and setting of your home. Roofing surfaces may be cleaned periodically with a simple garden hose to remove natural contamination such as soot spots from your fireplace chimney, natural gum droplets from neighboring evergreen trees, imprints from fallen leaves, etc.

To remove surface scratches, touch-up paint in all product colours can be used to restore the product's original finish, shine and beauty.

Ideal Roofing steel roofing products are sold through a network of better lumber retailers and building material dealers across eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States.