Metal Roofing Retrofit and Recover Systems

For worn-out existing metal roofs, McElroy Metal’s frameless 238T Metal-Over-Metal Recover System is the industry’s best recover solution. McElroy’s patented recover system is commonly utilized over existing thru-fastened panels. If the roof on your existing project doesn't have an exposed fastened roof system, no problem! Our recover specialists can help create custom solutions over existing standing seam systems. Due to its frameless design, material and labor costs are greatly reduced—resulting in an installed price that is often competitive with single-ply roofing. This can help you or your business save on installation costs, as well as reduce utility costs over time.

But, competitive pricing isn't the only advantage this system offers. In many cases, panels can be manufactured on-site, allowing a single panel to run from eave to ridge. Panel laps are not only expensive to install but are also typically the weakest link in any roof system. So, avoiding them by going with a single piece panel from eave to ridge produces the best available roof system for your building.

For decades, shingles have offered owners the lowest cost roofing alternative with a life expectancy of 10-20 years.  While at first it seems like a great solution, many commercial and residential owners quickly tire of the constant churn of shingle replacement and are instead opting for the 50-60 year life expectancy that metal offers. In these cases, our 138T Shingle Recover System can be the long-term, cost-effective solution they're looking for. This system can often install directly over the existing shingles saving the cost and labor of tear off so it reduces landfill pressure too. 

The system also allows for single panels to be replaced in the field of the roof without tearing off unaffected panels.  This can be especially helpful when damage occurs to only a few select panels or when modification need to be made to the building and require new penetrations through the roof.   Plus, our patented clip enables Above Sheathing Ventilation (ASV) which creates a continuous air space under the panels and can help reduce electrical bills by 20-30%.  

Be it for aesthetics or improved weather integrity, many building owners with flat roofs (less than 1/4:12” slope) chose to add a sloped metal roof to their existing building. McElroy Metal's Retrofit Roofing Systems consist of adding sub-structural components to the existing flat roof to build a slope into the structure and provide a platform to install new metal roofing panels. Once complete, your new metal roof will add tremendous curb appeal, become more energy-efficient, and have a decades-long service life. This can help attract customers to your business and help you save big on overhead expenses over time.