Demand for metal roofing is at an all-time high. If metal roofing isn't part of your service offerings, now is the time to add it. Homeowner demand exceeds the amount of reputable contractors that can install metal roofing. And it's clear why:
When your roofing team is ready to install a DECRA by IKO roof, you’ll find all of our installation guides at the DECRA by IKO Knowledge Base for our products. There, you can download technical documentation designed for new contractors, including information that lets you know which products to use based on the roofing style of the home.
DECRA by IKO offers multiple looks of Tile (DECRA by IKO Tile, DECRA by IKO Villa Tile), Shake (DECRA by IKO Shake, DECRA by IKO Shake XD) and Shingle (DECRA by IKO Shingle XD and DECRA by IKO Shingle Plus). Some of our products can be applied directly to the deck and others can be applied on battens. While all of our products provide extreme performance once installed, roof slope and layout may make installation–and costs–easier to manage.
DECRA by IKO installation guides also include important details for component and accessory installations that can cause problems later on if instructions aren't properly followed, including:
Keep in mind that we designed DECRA by IKO roofing profiles for roof slopes of at least 3:12. Any pitch less than 3:12 is considered decorative and should be installed over an approved waterproofing material. Therefore, you’ll need to consult your local building codes to ensure that the roofing system complies with regulations before installing DECRA by IKO panels.
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Never use cheaper and less durable substitute fasteners or incompatible metals when installing stone-coated metal roofs. Remember that lead and copper in flashing or fasteners are also incompatible with DECRA by IKO Metal Roofing and should not be used. DECRA v also discourages the use of stainless steel fasteners for installing any DECRA by IKO panel or accessories to avoid the possibility of galvanic corrosion response.
For roofs in HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones), DECRA by IKOprovides a durable #10 x 1.5” corrosion-resistant fastener with a ¼” hex head. This superior DECRA fastener has been approved in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and meets the rigorous wind resistance requirements in the most challenging code jurisdiction in the United States. Meaning, our roofs can withstand hurricane-level winds and the corrosiveness of salt water.
Ultimately, you want to use the materials we recommend for our roofing products to deliver the highest quality craftsmanship to the homeowner while extending its long-term value.
Ordering the right amount of roofing materials is crucial, whether you’re re-roofing a home or doing a complete tear-off.
DECRA provides estimating sheets for each individual profile that makes generating a material list simple, easy and accurate. The calculation equations allow you to take the square footage of the roof surface as well as your linear measurements of all eaves, hips, valleys, rake/gables, ridges, sidewalls and headwalls to create an accurate list which can be sent electronically to your supplier for an instant quote. DECRA by IKO even has a formula to calculate anticipated waste based on the design of any given roof.
Find each estimate sheet below:
Here’s where your professional roofing expertise and advice to the homeowner becomes crucial. When homeowners learn just how lightweight DECRA by IKO Metal Roofing systems are, they often assume that a quick and easy roof-over without a complete tear-off is the solution they need.
If the old roof is able to pass a thorough roof inspection as is, then there’s no problem with a direct-to-deck or batten roof-over – As long as local codes allow it. Some jurisdictions have specific restrictions on how many layers can be installed, while others might be based on total weight regardless of layers. But in many cases, a tear-off of the old roof is recommended.
You can tell a roof is in a less than serviceable condition for a roof-over and will need a complete tear-off for the following reasons:
It’s also important to verify the condition and structural integrity of the substrate itself, which may have warped or weakened after long-term elemental exposure. Additionally, let the homeowner know that the felt underlayment's condition is essential as a backup barrier for preventing moisture penetration into the home. In freeze or thaw areas susceptible to snow and ice buildup, refreshing the Ice and Water Shield in critical areas to help extend the serviceable life of a new DECRA by IKO roof.
Additionally, it’s recommended to update skylights (or at least flashing kits) and other penetrations so they can thrive with the roof well into the future.
The long term benefits of a roof tear off not only offers a long-term solution for the homeowner by upgrading the structural integrity, but that a roof tear-off increases property value more while giving the house a brand new look.
At DECRA by IKO Metal Roofing, we’re always here to help any roofing contractor needing additional assistance when using our products or looking to add them as an option to your product portfolio. Should you need help, we offer online training sessions with our sales representatives and dedicated training specialists online that allow us to partner with you to review your job, offer supporting materials, share pictures, and much more by contacting us.
Need help placing an order or have additional questions? Contact DECRA by IKO today.