If Your Roof
Leaking Screws on Solid R-Panels
Panels feel firm and any rust stays on the surface away from the eaves.
Start WithFastener and Lap Repair
PanelsStanding Seam · R-Panel
Commercial Metal Roofing · Paducah, KY
Paducah Commercial Metal Roofing Contractor
Tighten Backed-Out Screws, Open End Laps and Worn Trim Before They Leak
Call a Paducah commercial metal roofing contractor to install standing seam or R-panel roofs, repair leaking fasteners and laps, and keep shop and plant roofs watertight.
Gauge24 or 26
- New panel installs on pitched buildings
- Fastener and washer replacement
- End and side laps resealed with butyl
- Spring and fall roof walks
Is This Roof a Fit for Metal Panels?
As a Paducah commercial metal roofing contractor, we place each building in one of these four situations before recommending new panels or repairs.
If Your Roof
Rust Holes at Eaves and End Laps
Steel has thinned through where water sits at the panel ends.
Start WithNew Panel Sections
If Your Roof
A Flat Roof That Keeps Ponding
The structure can carry framing that builds a new slope above it.
Start WithRetrofit Framing With Metal Panels
If Your Roof
Near-Flat Pitch With Interior Drains
Water runs inward to drains instead of off the eaves.
Start WithTPO Roofing
Metal Panel Problems on Older Shop and Plant Roofs
Older steel roofs leak at a handful of predictable parts. The first one below causes most metal roof service calls we get.
Most Common
Backed-Out Screws and Cracked Washers
Steel panels grow and shrink with every hot afternoon and cold night, and that movement works exposed screws loose over the years. Once a rubber washer cracks or a screw backs out, rain runs down the shank onto the purlin and drips from the panel underside.
Usually Means: New larger-diameter screws with fresh sealing washers.
Open End Laps
Butyl tape at the panel ends dries out, and wind-driven rain backs up through the lap.
Dented or Holed Panels
Hail, limbs and boots dent ribs and punch holes that call for a panel of the same profile.
Loose Ridge Caps and Rake Trim
Wind loosens trim fasteners first, and the foam closures behind the cap fall out.
Drips on Cool Mornings
Condensation from torn insulation facing or a vapor retarder gap shows up as drips on dry days.
Commercial Metal Roofing Panels and Finishes for Paducah
Panel type, gauge and finish are the three choices on a new commercial metal roof. Here is where each one fits.
| Choice | Option | Where It Fits | Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | Standing seam | Offices, schools, lower-pitch retrofits | Higher upfront cost; seams and trim to check |
| Panel | R-panel | Shops, barns and warehouses | Screws, washers and end laps need upkeep |
| Gauge | 24 gauge | Longer spans, roof traffic, hail | Heavier panels to lift and stage |
| Gauge | 26 gauge | Budget shop and farm buildings | Less stiffness between purlins |
| Finish | PVDF (Kynar) | Color hold and chalk resistance | Higher cost than SMP |
| Finish | SMP or bare Galvalume | Shops, farm and utility buildings | Trim and fasteners matched to the panel |
Trim, ridge caps and fasteners get the same finish rating as the panels, so one part never rusts or fades ahead of the rest of the roof.
Benefits of a New or Repaired Metal Roof
What new panels or a proper repair change on the roof, under it and in the upkeep budget.
On The Roof
Fewer Holes Through the Roof
Standing seam panels hold on hidden clips under raised seams, so the only exposed fasteners sit at trim and penetrations.
Laps Sealed Tight Again
Fresh butyl tape and stitch screws at closer spacing close the end and side laps where older panels let water in.
Inside The Building
Dry Floors in Shops and Barns
Replacing cracked washers and rusted eave sections stops the drips that land on equipment, feed and stored stock below the panels.
Condensation Traced and Fixed
Torn insulation facing and vapor retarder gaps behind the drips get repaired, so morning moisture stays off the floor.
For Planning And Budget
Repairs Matched to the Panel
New panels and trim match the original rib profile, gauge and finish, so a repair blends in and wears at the same pace.
Small Upkeep Instead of Big Repairs
Two roof walks a year catch a loose screw or cracked sealant around a pipe boot before it soaks the insulation.
Screws Backing Out of Your Metal Roof?
Call us and describe where the drips land inside. Loose fasteners and dried-out laps are usually a repair, and catching them early keeps the purlins dry.
How Paducah Commercial Metal Roofing Jobs Run
New panel installs and repair jobs follow the same order, from the first roof walk to the last trim screw.
Inspect Your Roof
WALKWe walk the panels, check screws and washers by hand, look at end laps, eaves and curb flashing, and view the purlins and insulation facing from inside the building.
Pick Panel, Gauge and Finish
SPECPitch, span and how the building is used decide between standing seam and R-panel, 24 or 26 gauge, and a PVDF, SMP or bare Galvalume finish.
Frame or Prep the Roof
PREPRetrofit jobs add light-gauge framing over the old flat roof once an engineer checks the load and the building office signs off; repairs start by cutting out rusted sections.
Set Panels and Fasteners
PANELSPanels go on with clips or screws at the spacing the maker lists, with butyl tape at every lap and closures at the eave and ridge.
Trim, Flash and Walk
TRIMRidge caps, rake trim, curb flashing and gutters go on last, metal shavings get swept off, and we walk the finished roof with you.
Roof Services That Sit Beside Metal Panel Work
Metal roof jobs often connect to one of these, depending on the pitch and the rest of the building.
Commercial Roof Repair
Single leaking laps, cracked washers and dented panels get repaired in place with matched parts.
Commercial roof repairFlat Roofing
Low-slope sections attached to a metal building need tapered insulation and a new membrane rather than panels.
Flat roofing in PaducahIndustrial Roofing
Plant buildings that mix metal panels with membrane roofs over process areas get both handled in one plan.
Industrial roofing in PaducahQuestions for a Paducah Commercial Metal Roofing Contractor
Owners of shops, plants and farm buildings ask these about metal roofs. Each row shows the short answer.
Which fits a Paducah commercial roof, standing seam or R-panel metal?
Budget vs fewer holes
Standing seam hides its fasteners under raised seams, on clips that let panels slide with heat, while R-panel is screwed through the face with exposed screws and rubber washers. R-panel costs less upfront and fits shops, barns and warehouses. Standing seam handles lower pitches, costs more, and suits offices, schools and buildings where fewer holes through the roof matter.
Can a metal roof be installed over an existing flat roof?
Yes, with retrofit framing
Yes. Light-gauge steel framing fastened to the structure builds a new slope above the old membrane, and metal panels go on top so water sheds off the eaves. A structural engineer checks the added load first, rooftop units get new curbs or move to the ground, gutters go on the new eaves, and vents keep the space between roofs dry.
What gauge and finish should a commercial metal roof use?
24 or 26, PVDF or SMP
Most commercial panels come in 24 or 26 gauge steel, and 24 gauge is thicker and stiffer for long spans, foot traffic and hail. PVDF paint, sold under names such as Kynar, holds color and resists chalking.
SMP costs less and serves shops and farm buildings, and bare Galvalume fits utility buildings. Trim and fasteners need a finish that lasts as long as the panels.
How are leaks repaired on an older commercial metal roof in Paducah?
Fix the failed part
Each leak gets fixed at the part that failed, using pieces matched to the panel profile, gauge and finish.
Backed-out or rusted screws give way to larger-diameter screws with new washers, open laps get fresh butyl tape and closer stitch screws, and holed panels are swapped for the same rib profile. Steel rusted thin at the eaves gets new panel sections.
What upkeep does a commercial metal roof in Paducah need?
Spring and fall walks
Plan a roof walk each spring and fall, plus one after hail, high wind or an ice storm. Clear gutters and valleys, check fasteners for backing out or crushed washers, look for cracked sealant at pipe boots, curbs and skylights, and refasten loose ridge caps and rake trim.
Sweep away metal shavings left by HVAC service before they leave rust spots.
Get a Paducah Commercial Metal Roofing Contractor on the Roof
Tell us about the building, the panel type and where water shows up inside. We will walk the roof and give you a free estimate.