Lockerby Sheet Metal & Roofing

Lockerby Sheet Metal & Roofing Burbery Lockerby founded Lockerby Sheet Metal in 1906 in Faribault, Minnesota.

Our company has been handed down from generation to generation and is still family run to this day. Our employees have a variety of skill sets and bring a range of experience from 20 year veterans, to recent graduates eager to learn old skills from our long time employees and bring new, fresh ideas to the table.

07/05/2018

Hammer forming is one technique commonly used when it comes to custom sheet metal fabrication. Here, the metal is shaped using a relatively soft mallet against a concave surface. Hundreds of years ago, this may have been performed over a tree stump or log.

07/03/2018

If you live in an area that is subject to hailstorms, metal will reduce the need to reroof after every storm. If this is of interest, talk to our team of professionals for information regarding which metals provide the hardest, hail-resistant surface.

06/28/2018

Black metal roofs absorb more sunlight than others, but it's still a very common color of roofing material since it matches so many colors. White metal roofs, though rare, reflect more light than any other color and lower the home's temperature and utility bills.

06/26/2018

Brass is widely used to make a wide range of materials including: outdoor hardware, plumbing pipes, weatherstripping, building trim, radiators, musical instruments, buttons, zippers, and many other products due to its corrosion-resistant ability.

06/21/2018

If you ask local roofers about trends, you’ll probably hear the same thing from each one—that more and more people are asking for metal roofing. In fact, the percentage of people who opt for a metal roof over another type has tripled over the past fifteen years.

06/19/2018

In sheet metal fabrication, stretch formed parts are typically large and possess large radius bends. The shapes that are able to be produced via this method include everything from simple curved surfaces to complex, non-uniform cross-sections.

06/05/2018

The two types of metal roofing systems for your home are concealed fastener systems and exposed fastener systems. Which one you choose depends on the look you're trying to achieve with your roof. The main type of metal roofing is galvanized steel, which is resistant to corrosion.

05/31/2018

While standing seam or vertical panel roofs are the most popular metal roofing option, metal shingles are gaining more widespread use. Homeowners appreciate the fact that shingles can emulate other materials such as asphalt, slate, cedar shakes and clay tile.

05/29/2018

For many homeowners, stone coated steel roofing offers the best mix of features. Metal shingles are coated with stone chips embedded in acrylic film, so the roof offers the strength and durability of metal coupled with the appearance of traditional shingles.

05/24/2018

An architect who specializes in sustainable design likes metal roofing because it is available in light colors, helps reduce heat that builds up in attics and finished rooms in the upstairs of a home, and reflects the sun. Because metal is generally made of recycled material, it can be recycled later.

05/22/2018

Did you know that metal roofs are excellent insulators? Your metal roof will keep your home comfortable regardless of the season and can even lower both your heating and air conditioning bills.

05/03/2018

Nowadays, it is a myth that metal roofs are noisy during certain weather events. Modern insulation materials provide not only excellent heat and cold control, but they also deliver serious noise abatement as well. Metal roofs are silent protectors.

05/01/2018

Bronze and brass are both copper alloys. The first makers of brass often made bronze instead without knowing it. The primary difference in brass and bronze is that bronze is made using copper and tin while brass is made from copper and zinc.

04/26/2018

There are two main styles of metal roof, interlocking tiles and vertical panels. The tiles can be manufactured to look like slate, cedar, clay, or even asphalt shingles, but the roof will have all of the longevity and weatherproofing of metal.

04/24/2018

Sheet metal can be punched with a die mount in a press to create a depression or multiple holes. These sheet metal pieces are used for air conditioning grilles, for example. Other methods to create specialty sheet metal include bending, blanking, coining, embossing, flanging, punching, and stamping,

04/19/2018

Sheet metal fabricators also include finishing services after the product has been created. Your metal product can be coated with a variety of coatings, including power paint, wet paint, chemical coatings, or even plating and anodizing to protect the metal.

04/12/2018

Because metal is fire and flame resistant, installing a metal roof increases your family’s safety and may lower your home insurance rates. You gain greater peace of mind, plus you save money which helps offset the expense of a new roof.

04/10/2018

According to the Green Earth Organization, metal roofs are the only "true green roof." Of all of the roofing systems, metal roofs use the fewest amount of resources during their manufacturing. They also use zero petroleum byproducts and are completely recyclable.

Address

Faribault, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Sunday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15073344840

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