Galvan Builders of Corpus Christi, TX Offers Guidance on Metal Roof Installation and Repair

Corpus Christi, Texas, has a humid subtropical climate. Buildings in Corpus Christi need to be able to withstand both the extremely hot summers and winters which, while brief, can also reach sub-zero levels. Galvan Builders Construction, located in Corpus Christi, has over 36 years of roofing experience and provides a variety of roofing services, as well as window, door, and siding installation, and gutter repair. Services include roof repair and replacement for both commercial and residential properties. They have expertise in flat, metal and tile roofing. For those whose roofs need to be repaired or replaced following damage, Galvan Builders offers insurance claim process services. Galvan Builders maintains an active blog on their website, to educate their community about roofing.

Most recently, Galvan Builders has focused their blog posts on metal roofs. Previous posts have included tips on maintenance, installation, preventing damage, and information on costs. A post on estimating the cost of a metal roof encourages the reader to call upon the math they learned in school and thought they would never use after graduation. The Pythagorean theorem can be used to calculate the size of the area that will need to be covered. After determining the area, one can make a rough estimate of the cost based on the price of materials and the cost of labor. As one of their many services, Galvan Builders provides metal roof repair Corpus Christi TX and offers customers numerous top-shelf metal roofing brands with lifetime warranties on all their products and services.

Galvan Builders has noticed metal roofing increase in popularity in the Corpus Christi area. Many property owners, both commercial and residential, are switching to metal roofs. Metal roofs are extremely durable as they’re able to handle the variation of temperatures found in Corpus Christi and often last for thirty or more years. Metal roofs also reflect heat and UV rays which helps keep buildings cooler and minimizes cooling costs. Metal roofs also come in a variety of styles from shakes and shingles, to standing seams and corrugated sheets, to slate and clay-style metal tiles. In some instances, customers who live in warmer, wetter climates such as Corpus Christi opt for clay-style metal tiles over actual clay tiles because clay tiles are more likely to grow moss which needs to be cleaned off annually. Property owners can also select the type and color of the metal to be used on their roof. A consultation with Galvan Builders is recommended before finalizing metal selections.

In their most recent blog post, Galvan Builders released a detailed modified bitumen roofing installation reference for Corpus Christi TX property owners. While property owners like metal roofs because they are long lasting, these roofs only last long when they are properly installed. This roofing installation reference guide outlines the main aspects of bitumen roofing installation, while also explaining why it is important to hire trained, licensed professionals for this type of installation. The most important reason, highlighted in the guide, is that reputable roofers will use open flames to install bitumen roofing. For somewhat obvious reasons, whenever someone is using open flames on or near your home, it’s important to ensure that individual is qualified and experienced.

Additionally, the guide explains the importance of insulating and creating an airtight seal, which will keep out damaging water and moisture. There are a variety of techniques and materials that an installer should use before installing the metal roof itself. The guide also makes some suggestions of what to look for in a qualified professional and things to look for in charting the installer’s progress. The end goal is the creation of a single-ply membrane which will protect the building beneath it for decades to come.

More information about metal roofing, and the roofing services offered by Galvan Builders, is available on their website https://galvanbuilders.com/. Additionally, Galvan provides free consultations over the phone and on site to property owners in the Corpus, Cristi area.