Farm work is demanding, and so are its requirements for the roofs that protect the fruits of that work. Roof replacement or new roof costs for agricultural buildings such as barns, sheds and silos can be significantly lower per unit than residential roofing, but it is important to be mindful that agricultural buildings come with a significantly different set of roofing requirements.

Allsystems Roofing is one of the best roofing contractors in the Lexington area. Depending on the architectural style of your farm building, the company offers metal or EPDM roofing options to satisfy the basic needs of pitched or flat-roofed outbuildings.

In an agricultural roof, strength, value and longevity are paramount qualities. A metal farm outbuilding roof can be reasonably expected to last nearly a century. Pocket ribbed metal roofing styles are a good choice for large, pitched roofs like barns, and their fire-resistant qualities add to the appeal. The metal can be galvanized for added strength, but the material will lack the insulating qualities of other materials—although most metal roofs will reflect a good amount of heat and cold away from the building.

Synthetic rubber EPDM roofing, on the other hand, can naturally insulate the building, but it is ideally suited to flat and low-slope outbuildings like sheds or carports, or buildings with domed roofs, like silos. EPDM is also extremely durable and cheaper per square foot than other roofing materials.

Barn metal and EPDM were not designed for use on your home, which comes with a different set of demands regarding insulation, moisture, and aesthetic appeal. To find the best fit for your agricultural roofing needs, call Allsystems Roofing at (859) 278-5739.