Benefits of a Metal Roof
Metal roofing is considered to be one of the fastest growing trends of the home improvement industry over the past few years. It’s easy to understand why after you see the impressive list of metal roofing benefits! Beautiful, modern style and fire resistance, combined with the energy efficiency and a long performance expectation (up to 70 years!), make a metal roofing choice a solid choice if you are looking for the best value for your money.
Why a metal roof?
The obvious benefits of a metal roof make it a leader among other common roof materials, such as asphalt, wood, and tile and make it possible for homeowners to upgrade their homes with high-quality product of lasting value. While many roofs lose their beautiful design over the years, need to be fixed often and quickly diminish in value as they age, the lasting benefits of the metal roofing include:
- Energy efficiency that keeps your home cooler even during the hot summer days;
- Low weight to preserve structural integrity;
- Modern design and a lot of different styles to match any house;
- Fire resistance;
- Interlocking panels that provide maximum wind resistance and much more!
Longevity
Professionally installed, a high-quality metal roof can last as long as your house – up to 70 years! A metal roof will survive high winds, snowfalls, and heavy rains. A proven performance expectation of 50-70 years is considered to be the most valuable benefit of metal roofing, which is also resistant to fire, mildew, insects, and rot.
Warranty
Warranties vary widely, but many companies back their products for 20-30 to 50 years or offer a lifetime warranty. Some companies go even further and offer a warranty that can be transferred to all future owners with no transfer fee.
The speed of installation
Since a metal roof is lightweight and comes in multiple-single sections or panels, a professional contractor can install it easily and quickly. If your old roof is in critical condition, this might be a huge advantage. Moreover, with this material you can save on engineering and building the supporting structure.
Provides the maximum shedding of rain and snow
This advantage can be critical, especially if you live in areas with severe weather risks. The long rain won’t scare you anymore because a metal roof is guaranteed to survive it all.
Energy efficiency
Metal reflects radiant heat from the sun, minimizes midday heat gain and helps you to keep your home cooler. Moreover, you will save energy needed for air conditioning during the hot day.
Fire resistance
A metal roof has a Class A rating (the most resistant), thus it’s the most secure choice you can find. But be aware that most metal roofs are applied over another material such as wood shingles, which have a lower, Class C rating.
