IN A RECENT comparison of metal roof systems versus built-up roof systems, metal earned excellent marks.

Based on remarks made in a newsletter from B.R. Hutson, a general contractor in Tulsa, Okla., C.G. VanSchoyck told about the tremendous savings with metal roofs.

His firm, Vansau Co., is a major developer of leased light industrial and office / warehouse structures from 6,000 to 150,000 sq. ft.

Since 1970, the firm has constructed 589,000 sq. ft. (61%) with metal roof systems and 372,000 sq. ft. (39%) with built-up roofs.

"During the 16-year period, our total maintenance cost for the metal roof systems was $4,000, which translates into $250 for each year or far less than 4 thousandths of a cent per sq. ft. of building per year," says VanSchoyck. "Of the $4,000 cost, $2,000 was spent for a one-time roof panel replacement resulting from deterioration by condensation from roof-mounted air-conditioning units, a problem that has since been eliminated.

"On our buildings with built-up roofs, our total maintenance cost over the same 16-year period has been $6000,000 or $37,000 per year for 10¢ per sq. ft. per year."

In addition, VanSchoyck syas he expects to replace all of the built-up roofs within the next 5 years. He does not anticipate having to replace any of the metal roofs within the next 10 years.

Here's pleanty of sellling ammunition for you to use in promoting the superior performance of metal roof systems over built-up systems.

- RURAL BUILDERS