Reflectivity
Light-colored metal roofs reflect a large share of solar radiation instead of absorbing it. Cool-roof finishes are common on galvalume and painted steel systems, and they can cut roof surface temperatures dramatically in Yuma’s sun.
Standing-seam, galvalume and painted-steel metal roofs installed by a licensed Yuma roofer. Reflective, wind-resistant and built for 115°F+ Yuma summers.
Reviewed by Michael Lines, General Manager, Lines and Lundgreen Roofing and Insulation.
Yuma’s climate is hard on every roofing material, but it is particularly friendly to metal. There are a few reasons metal tends to outperform here:
Light-colored metal roofs reflect a large share of solar radiation instead of absorbing it. Cool-roof finishes are common on galvalume and painted steel systems, and they can cut roof surface temperatures dramatically in Yuma’s sun.
Properly installed standing-seam and screwed-down metal systems resist monsoon-season gust fronts and haboob winds better than shingle or loose-laid membrane. Wind ratings on metal roofs are among the highest available.
Quality metal roofs in Yuma routinely last 40 to 70 years, depending on coating, panel gauge and installation details. Shingle roofs average 15 to 25 years in the same climate.
Metal does not shed granules, does not rot, and does not crack the way tile does. Most maintenance is limited to fasteners, sealants and flashings, not the panels themselves.
Three systems cover almost every metal roof we install in Yuma. Each has tradeoffs worth understanding before you commit.
Hidden-clip panels with raised vertical seams. There are no exposed fasteners on the field of the roof. The premium residential and commercial metal system, longest-lived and most weathertight. Higher material and labor cost than exposed-fastener options.
Steel sheet coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy. Highly reflective, corrosion-resistant, and proven across residential, agricultural and commercial applications. Exposed-fastener profiles are the most cost-accessible entry to metal roofing.
Steel panels with a baked-on finish. A wide range of colors and profiles, including cool-roof finishes that reflect solar heat. Common on residential re-roofs where the homeowner wants a specific appearance.
Metal works on almost any residential roof geometry that tile or shingle would fit. Standing-seam is the most popular residential metal system in Yuma, with clean lines, a long service life and good resale appeal. Painted-steel panels in shingle or shake profiles are an option for homeowners who want metal performance with a more traditional appearance.
Galvalume and painted steel dominate commercial metal work in Yuma County, especially for packing sheds, warehouses, agricultural buildings, and light industrial facilities. Our commercial roofing license (ROC L-42) covers the full commercial scope from re-roofs to new construction. See our commercial roofing page for more.
Metal roofs fail less often than other systems, but when they do fail, the cause is almost always in the details. The things we pay attention to on every metal install include:
Metal roofs cost more up front than asphalt shingle, but their service life usually makes them the cheaper long-term option. The main cost variables:
Every estimate we write is itemized so you can see what you are paying for.
Residential, commercial or agricultural metal roof. Free written estimate with no obligation.