Panels
Rust Through Panel Laps
End laps hold moisture between two sheets, so rust eats through there first and drips start along a straight line across the roof.
Curtis, Nebraska
Curtis Commercial Roofing Contractor
Purlins, Fastener Patterns, And Panels Checked Before Anything Goes Up
As a Curtis commercial roofing contractor, we re-panel and recover metal shops and ag buildings, and install TPO or EPDM on flat commercial roofs.
Curtis Commercial Roofing On Metal Buildings
Curtis commercial roofing work on a steel building comes down to one choice: take the old panels off, or frame over them and add new ones.
We check purlin spacing, rust on the framing, and the fastener pattern before choosing. Old panels come off when they are rusted through or the purlins need work, and a framed recover keeps them in place when they are dry and the frame is solid.
- Purlin spacing measured against the new panel
- Old fastener rows mapped so screws hit framing
- Insulation and vapor control replaced with the panels
Commercial Roofing Problems On Curtis Shops And Barns
Steel buildings show wear in the same places year after year.
Condensation
Wet Insulation Under Panels
Faced insulation under old panels soaks up condensation from livestock, stored grain, or a heated shop and sags between purlins.
Skylights
Brittle Skylight Panels
Translucent panels yellow and crack after years of sun, leaking at their laps and turning dangerous to step near.
Fasteners
Screws Missing The Purlins
Past repairs with screws that missed the purlins leave holes that only rubber washers cover, and those washers split in the cold.
Fasteners
Backed-Out Panel Screws
Exposed-fastener panels move with every hot day and cold night, and screws work loose until their washers stop sealing the hole.
Gutters
Rusted Eave Gutters
Steel gutters along long eaves rust through where meltwater sits all winter, and the overflow runs down the wall into the building.
Trim
Loose Ridge And Rake Trim
Wind works ridge caps and rake trim loose first, and once the closures go, rain and snow blow in at the top of the roof.
Re-Screw The Old Panels Or Re-Panel The Building
Fastener work buys time on panels with solid steel. New panels change these things.
| What Changes | Re-Screw And Re-Seal | New Panels Or Recover |
|---|---|---|
| Rust | Spot treated where visible | New coated steel across the roof |
| Condensation | Old wet insulation stays | New insulation with a vapor retarder |
| Skylights | Old panels patched | Replaced or covered with steel |
| Fasteners | Larger screws in old holes | Fresh pattern into solid purlins |
| Snow | Slides off over doors | Guards placed over doors and walks |
Commercial Roofing Systems For Curtis Buildings
Metal buildings take panels, while flat additions and offices take a membrane.
Industrial Roofing
Processing and storage buildings with fans get exposure-rated roofing in phases.
Industrial Roofing details
Commercial Metal Roofing
Old panels come off, the purlins get repaired, and new steel goes on.
Commercial Metal Roofing detailsDrips In The Shop?
Call and tell us where the water lands, since a leak and condensation look alike.
Call UsPlanning New Panels?
Book a roof walk to check purlins and fastener rows first.
Schedule Free InspectionHow Commercial Roofing Re-Panels Run In Curtis
Metal re-roofs follow these four steps, whether the old panels stay or go.
- 01
Check Frame And Fastener Rows
We measure purlin spacing, look for rust on the framing, and map the old fastener rows before choosing removal or a recover.
- 02
Remove Panels Or Add Framing
Rusted panels come off, and dry ones stay under new framing that sets the height and spacing for the new roof.
- 03
Replace Insulation And Vapor Control
Fresh insulation and a vapor retarder go in so warm, moist air stops condensing on the steel above.
- 04
Set Panels, Trim, And Guards
New panels go up square to the eave, with closures, ridge and rake trim, and snow guards over doors and walkways.
- 05
Walk The Building With You
A final walk inside and out checks the panel seams, trim, and gutters, and confirms the old leak lines on the roof are dry.
More Towns We Cover Near Curtis
We also take commercial roofing work in North Platte, Ogallala, Sutherland, Grant, and Hershey.
Outside these towns? Call us or send us a message.
4,878
Residents, 2020 Census
Ogallala
Keith County seat with stores and travel businesses on I-80.
Ogallala commercial roofing1,313
Residents, 2020 Census
Sutherland
Village west on I-80, roofs replaced section by section.
Sutherland commercial roofing1,197
Residents, 2020 Census
Grant
Perkins County seat, deliveries planned before the drive out.
Grant commercial roofing649
Residents, 2020 Census
Hershey
Small flat roofs with drainage and low-spot fixes.
Hershey commercial roofingCommercial Roofing Questions From Curtis Owners
Answers for shop, farm, and business owners in Curtis.
- 01
Can a Curtis business re-roof a metal building with new panels?
Yes, when the frame and purlins hold up. Old panels either come off or get covered by new framing, and insulation and vapor control are replaced at the same time. We measure purlin spacing and map fastener patterns on the Curtis building so every new screw lands in solid framing.
- 02
What should I ask a commercial roofing contractor near Curtis?
Ask whether the old panels will come off or stay under new framing, and why. Ask how purlin spacing was checked, what insulation and vapor retarder are included, and where snow guards go. A written scope that answers those questions is easier to compare than a price per square.
- 03
What drives Curtis commercial roofing cost?
Panel type and gauge, removal or recover, framing repairs, insulation, trim, and snow guards set the price. Skylight replacement and travel to Curtis add to it. Measuring the building and checking the purlins first lets the price reflect the steel you actually have.
- 04
Is commercial roofing for Curtis businesses limited to metal?
No. Flat offices, storefronts, and low additions take TPO or EPDM membrane, and processing buildings get an industrial plan. Metal is the answer for pitched steel buildings, and many properties need both, such as a metal shop with a flat office attached.
- 05
How do I tell condensation from a roof leak in a Curtis metal building?
Drips on clear, cold mornings usually come from condensation, while drips during or after rain point to a leak. Condensation spreads across the underside of the panels, and a leak follows one line from a lap or fastener. We check both during the roof walk, since the fixes are different.
- 06
Can skylight panels on a Curtis shop roof be replaced with steel?
Both options work. Old translucent panels can be swapped for new ones with the same rib profile, or covered with steel where daylight is no longer needed. Either way, the laps get fresh sealant and the panel ends get closures so wind-driven snow stays out.
Hire a Curtis Commercial Roofing Contractor
Send the Curtis address and the building size, and we will check the purlins and panels on a roof walk.