The use of metal roof has been the number one choice for home roofing material because of its light yet sturdy construction. Aside from the fact that metal roof is cheap it is also easy to install and does not require much man power to build a house with metal roof. 
A metal roof is typically made of thin sheets of galvanized steel that is placed overlapping each other. Overtime metal roof wear out because of environmental factors. However, with proper roof maintenance, you can slow down the wearing out of metal roof. Proper metal roof maintenance is essential because this would save you much money. Although some metal roof are already coated with Galvalume that do not need maintenance related to wearing down. However, metal roof owners must still do monthly metal roof maintenance check for leaks, dent and tears that can affect the integrity of the metal roof. Let us take a closer look on the different metal roof maintenance to prolong the life of your metal roof. Here are some helpful tips that you can do to check your roof’s condition and maintain its integrity.
Types of metal roof
Metal roof are made of steel, tin, copper, and aluminum which has special maintenance instruction to prolong its life. Here are some of the basic ways to maintain metal roof made out of these materials. However, the most effective way to maintain the integrity of a metal roof is to keep it clean as much as possible. Keeping it free from dirt and bird droppings would ensure that your roof would last. Proper cleaning would prevent the build-up of algae, mold and mild dew.
Taking care of metal roof
Applying these simple metal roof maintenance tips will ensure you that your roof can last up to 40 years.
1. Metals react with each other. In using metal roof, make sure that you use the same metal composition. In this way, metal to metal chemical reaction would be avoided which can lead to corrosion and decrease your metal roof life span.
2. Keep painted side up to keep rust from penetrating the painted part. Use paint that has anti rust protection to keep your metal roof rust free.
3. When you detect holes or uneven metal roof placement, repair them right away.
4. Use water proof water sealer or solder to seal small holes on the metal roof.
5. When using nails or screw to secure, take into consideration the type of metal composition of the nail or screw. Use screw or nail with the same metal composition of your metal roof.
6. When using washers to secure the roof, make sure that you place the washer on top of the screw and not below because water can accumulate on the washer and would lead to leakage and corrosion.
7. Additional reminders, depending on the type of roof, use non corrosive resin flux for metal roof made of steel and acid flux for metal roof made of copper. And always take note that aluminum cannot be soldered.
