Q: Aren’t metal roofs noisy?
A: No. The stone coated steel design doesn’t resemble the corrugated tin roofs from the past. The water droplets (and even hail) are no match for the strength and high-tech design of a DECRA roof.

Q: Will I be able to walk on a steel roof once it is installed?
A: Absolutely. DECRA roofs are designed to withstand the weight of people walking on them. The panels are made of 26-gauge steel capable of withstanding a great deal of force.

Q: How do DECRA roofs withstand an earthquake?
A: Very well. A metal roof usually weighs half as much as a typical composition shingle roof. Why is that beneficial during an earthquake? A roof that weighs less also has less sway from side to side. In earthquake zones, reduced sway from shaking buildings means a reduction in the forces that generate the greatest overall destruction. By contrast, a heavier roof is far more likely to cause the walls to collapse when it begins to shake.

Q: Is a metal roof hotter in the summer and colder in the winter?
A: No. Many customers report a reduction in energy costs during summer and winter months. Also, a DECRA roof can be installed over an existing roof, which creates even more insulation from temperature extremes.

Q: Is a DECRA Roofing System more expensive?
A: Like most products you buy, “you get what you pay for.” A DECRA roof offers more for your money. It’s no bargain to put two roofs on your house because the first one was “cheaper” and subsequently failed. A DECRA roof can last a lifetime. DECRA is also quite durable because the aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel enhances the superior weathering and corrosion resistance of each roofing panel. You will also increase the value of your home or commercial property since the warranty is transferable and a selling point for both buyers and tenants. That’s why many say, “It’s the last roof you will ever have to buy.”

Q: Is a DECRA Roofing System warranted?
A: The best in the industry. DECRA Roofing Systems carry a 50-year warranty against 120 mph winds, penetrating hail and manufacturing defects.

Q: What is the best reason to buy a DECRA Roofing System?
A: Well, we’ve given quite a few reasons, but the best reason is our success in the industry. Our products have been proven around the world in more than 60 countries with more than a million installations.

Q: Is water run-off from a metal roof potable?
A: Yes, the water run-off from our products meets the World Health Organization Standards testing. However, rainwater is variable across regions; atmospheric conditions should be considered in actual use. Water collected during the first or second rain fall after extended dry periods can be contaminated by dirt accumulation.

Q: Why is DECRA the “original stone coated steel roofing product”?
A: DECRA has a long history and is the original stone coated steel product developed by L.J. Fisher in 1957 as a solution to a wartime crisis. The full story is available from Roofing Contractor Magazine, click here to read the article.