Commercial Metal Roofing and Restoration in Wichita, KS

Metal roofs are everywhere around Wichita: pre-engineered steel shops, ag and equipment buildings, churches, warehouses and newer retail with standing seam accents. Call (316) 218-1812 and we will connect you with an independent local commercial roofing contractor who installs, replaces and restores metal roofs. This site is a referral service; the contractor quotes and does the work.

Types of commercial metal roofs

• Standing seam. Concealed fasteners, with panels joined at raised seams. It moves with temperature changes and is the premium choice for long life.
• Exposed-fastener panels (R-panel, PBR). Common on steel buildings and shops. Lower cost, but the screws and washers need attention over time.
• Metal retrofit framing. A sloped metal roof built over an old flat roof using sub-framing. It fixes chronic ponding and leaks on some buildings.

Signs your metal roof needs attention

• Leaks around screws, especially after big temperature swings
• Rust at panel laps, eaves, gutters and around rooftop units
• Loose, backed-out or missing fasteners
• Failed sealant at end laps, ridge caps and penetrations
• Dented or creased panels after hail
• Panels lifting or flapping in high wind
• Condensation dripping inside, which may point to insulation or vapor problems rather than a leak

Restore, retrofit or replace?

A metal roof with mostly surface rust and leaky fasteners can often be restored: the contractor cleans and treats rust, replaces or oversizes fasteners, seals laps and seams, and applies a coating system. When panels are rusted through over large areas, the structure has moved, or hail damage is severe, replacement is usually the better value. A retrofit metal roof over an old flat roof can make sense for buildings with chronic ponding.

How a metal roof project is done

1. Inspection of panels, fasteners, laps, gutters, trim and the structure below.
2. A written proposal: restore, retrofit or replace, with panel gauge, profile, finish and fastening details.
3. Permit where required, plus staging, crane lifts and safety setup.
4. For replacement: remove old panels in sections, repair purlins, add insulation, install new panels, trim and flashing.
5. For restoration: pressure wash, treat rust, replace fasteners, seal seams and apply primer and coating.
6. Final walk, inspection and warranty paperwork.

Metal roofing costs

Rough national-guide ranges. Building height, access and condition move these numbers, so get a written quote.

What drives the price

• Panel type, gauge and finish (galvalume, painted, specialty coatings)
• Roof pitch, height and access
• Condition of purlins and structure
• Number of skylights, vents and rooftop units
• Insulation upgrades and vapor control
• Gutter and trim replacement

Skylights and gutters on metal buildings

Older fiberglass skylight panels on steel buildings turn brittle and yellow with age, and hail can crack or punch through them. They are a common leak source and a fall hazard for anyone on the roof. Ask about replacing them or adding screens during a restoration. Undersized or rusted gutters on long metal roof runs can overflow in Kansas downpours and push water back under the eave trim.

How long it takes

A restoration on a typical shop or warehouse often takes several days to two weeks, because coatings need dry weather and cure time. Panel replacement may take one to several weeks depending on size and lead time for panels and trim.

Metal roofs in Wichita's climate

Metal expands and contracts with temperature. On a day that starts near freezing and ends in the 70s, panels move, and exposed fasteners slowly loosen and wear their rubber washers. That is why many older steel buildings in Wichita's industrial corridors leak at the screws. Hail can dent panels; whether a dent is cosmetic or functional is a judgment call worth documenting. Wind is a constant on the open plains, so trim, ridge caps and eave details matter. Ask about hail ratings, wind uplift ratings and the panel's finish warranty.

Hiring checklist for Kansas commercial roofing

• Kansas roofing registration. Under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act, roofing contractors working in Kansas must register with the Kansas Attorney General's office. Ask for the registration number and look it up before you sign.
• Permits. The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County generally require a building permit for reroofing. Ask the contractor to pull the permit in their name and to schedule the required inspections.
• Insurance. Ask for certificates of general liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent directly from the insurance agent.
• Manufacturer warranty. If you want a manufacturer's system warranty, ask whether the contractor is approved by that manufacturer to install it, and get the warranty terms in writing.
• Written scope. The proposal should name the system, thickness, insulation, attachment method, flashing details, tear-off or recover, and cleanup.

Maintenance tips

• Check fasteners and sealant every year or two, and after major storms.
• Keep gutters clear so water does not back up under trim.
• Do not let HVAC condensate drip onto panels.
• Touch up scratches before they rust.

Call (316) 218-1812 to reach a local metal roofing contractor.

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Areas we serve

We connect callers across Wichita, Derby, Andover, Park City and all of Sedgwick County, Kansas, including:

• Wichita
• Derby
• Andover
• Park City
• Bel Aire
• Maize
• Haysville
• Valley Center
• Goddard
• Mulvane
• Rose Hill
• Kechi
• Augusta
• Sedgwick County
• Butler County

Local pages: Derby, Andover, Park City.

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• Commercial Roof Replacement
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• Commercial Roof Repair
• Hail & Storm Damage Inspection