UL Testing For Metal Roofing & Siding: Compliance Vs Certification

In this episode we cover the differences between UL compliant and UL certified metal roofing and siding panels. When you have a roll former that's UL certified that does not mean that you have a UL certified panel. We breakdown everything UL related in this podcast.If you already have not purchased your metal roofing or siding panels, give us a chance to bid your job. Save 15% to 50% with our manufacturer direct pricing and great customer service. Inexpensive delivery anywhere within the United States or Canada.Visit Our Websitehttps://www.westernstatesmetalroofing...Document Finderhttps://www.westernstatesmetalroofing...What is UL testing for metal roofing and siding?It's a way to ensure that your metal roofing and siding panels will meet the required specifications on a jobUL compliance vs UL certificationMost rollformers are UL compliant, but that does not mean that it's UL certified. In order to have a UL certified panel you have to have the UL test your specific panels at your facility. They will verify that you are manufacturing the metal panels correctly. They will test the panels to verify the required dimensions, metal thickness, and quality assurances.Does a UL job need special markings?UL labels need to be applied to the metal panels. The labels cannot be applied after delivery.What are the different type of UL reports?UL 580 Wind Uplift ResistanceUL 790 Fire Resistance TestUL 2218 Impact Resistance TestDoes a metal roof qualify for an insurance discount?The state of Texas requires insurance discounts for roofs that have class 4 impact resistance. A metal roof would qualify for an insurance discount within Texas. In other states it's up to the discretion of the insurance company.How do you get a fire rated system?The metal panels need to be sent to a lab for fire rating testing. The data is than set to the ICC and they will give you a list of requirements to obtain a class A fire rating. Just having a metal roof does not give you a fire resistant roof. It's the entire system from the substrate, underlayment, metal, etc. that work together to make things fire resistant.What are the permit requirements for a metal roof?Most cities will require an ESR or ICC number. If you don't have an ESR number you may not be able to get a permit.