Metal roofs
24 gauge steel for hail
Alberta, city to mountains
One province, three kinds of roof. Each region has its own weather and rules.
In Calgary, we roof homes on city lots and established streets.
01Hail
Hail the size of a pigeon egg leaves no mark on 24 gauge steel. Hail the size of a chicken egg can dent it, but it will not break through, and the roof will not leak.
02Districts
Mount Royal, Elbow Park, Britannia, Aspen Woods
Copper roofs
Canopies and bay roofs on finished homes
On Foothills acreages, the roof is planned with the house.
01Wind
With no neighbours or trees to break it, wind hits the roof at full strength. Double-lock seams and concealed clips stay closed through a chinook.
02Scale
Acreage roofs often run 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft with low pitches, so long panels and careful detailing matter more.
03Edges
Fascia and soffit are formed from the same metal as the roof, so the edges match instead of mixing in stock trim.
04Districts
Springbank, Bearspaw, Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks, Rocky View
Metal roofs
Long runs and low pitches on new builds
Metal siding
Walls and outbuildings clad to match the roof
In the Bow Valley, we roof mountain homes with the architect.
01Snow load
Mountain snow sits on the roof for months. Panels, clips and seam heights are specified for the load, not the average.
02Local rules
Town and architectural guidelines apply. Submittals are prepared with the architect before the build starts.
03Seasons
Long winters leave short working windows. Projects are booked early and scheduled around the weather.
04Districts
Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Harvie Heights, Dead Man's Flats, Exshaw
Metal roofs
Specified for mountain snow
Copper and zinc roofs
For architect-led homes