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History of Roofing Sheets

The roof is one of the most important factors in any building. Without a roof to protect the building and its inhabitants from wind and rain, the entire structure would be useless, and might even fall part. Roofs used to be made of metals like lead, copper, wood and slate. Copper has played a significant role in architecture for thousands of years. In the 3rd century B.C., copper roof gravels were installed over the Lovamahapaya Temple in Sri Lanka. The Romans used copper as roof covering for the Pantheon in 27 B.C. Centuries later, copper and its alloys were integral in European medieval architecture. The copper roof of St. Mary's Cathedral, Hildesheim, installed in 1280 A.D., survived until its destruction during bombings in World War II. The roof at Kornberg, one of northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles (immortalized as Elsinore Castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet) was installed in 1585 A.D.

Sheet iron was manufactured in America by Robert Morris, who helped finance the Revolutionary War, in the 1790s. The method for corrugating iron was patented in 1829 in England. This made the sheets of metal stiffer and allowed greater span over lighter framework and reduced labor and time to install.

In 1837, French builders developed the idea of galvanizing the base metal with zinc to protect from rust, and by the 1850s, this material was often used on post offices, train sheds, factories, and more. This material remains widely used even today.

In the early 1900s, stamped sheet metal roof tiles made to simulate clay was popular, and large steel roofing panels were particularly helpful for industrial and agricultural buildings.

Metal is one of the most popular materials for commercial roofing today. There are multiple types of metals that can be used for roofing, including silicon-coated steel, corrugated galvanized steel, stainless steel, stone-coated steel, and more. To prevent rusting from sun exposure, these roofing materials can have surfacing layers applied to protect against damage.

The investment you put into your roof will serve and protect you for years to come. Make sure you select a knowledgeable, certified company to help you with all of your roofing needs and concerns

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