How is zinc used in architectural metal construction and is it a good choice for my metal roofing project?
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Zinc has historically been used for standing seam, metal shingle, and plate roofing for centuries because of its incredible self-healing properties that allow it to last up to a hundred years or more. In today’s Q&A Monday, Josh Spence from MetalTech Global joins Thad Barnette to dive into the properties of zinc that make it a unique building material, reasons a home or building owner might pick a zinc roof for their project, and its special installation requirements.
Topics covered:
►Intro 00:00
►What is zinc and what are its characteristics? 0:32
►How has zinc been used for metal roofing? 1:15
►What are the pros and cons of zinc as a metal roofing material? 1:54
►Why would someone choose zinc over other roofing materials? 2:48
►Is zinc used more in commercial or residential applications? 3:35
►What are the color and finish options for zinc? 4:09
►Does zinc patina over time? 4:45
►What unique installation requirements does zinc have? 5:29
►Why is venting important for zinc roofs? 7:20
►What is the cost for a zinc roof system? 8:07
►What are the unique features of zinc that customers should know? 9:44
Are specialty metals worth the price vs. more common roofing materials like steel and aluminum?
Have questions about metal roofing? Comment below to have them answered on camera by industry experts in future episodes of Q&A Mondays!
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