Not only is a metal roof durable and practical, but it is also great-looking and adds to the attractiveness and value of your home. Aluminum, steel, and other metal roofing is preferred by many property owners compared to the more conventional roof materials such as wood, tile, and asphalt. Here are some of the outstanding features that a metal roof can bring to your home.
Durable
A metal roof is long-lasting and tough. Because it is often made of larger sections rather than traditional shingles, it is weathertight and seals out water. The metal also is naturally resistant to fire, rot, mildew, and insects. It can take winds higher than asphalt or ceramic can withstand, and the slick surface allows for snow to slide right off rather than piling in place and putting weight on the home. That is because of the way the panels are made to interlock, and the surfaces are slippery and hard. Also, the dark tones of the metal roofing warm quickly in the snow, and that encourages snow to melt.
Energy Efficient
Metal reflects the sun’s radiant heat, and that minimizes the midday heat. An extra asset is that you save energy that is needed instead for air conditioning during the hot and humid summer days. Instead of soaking in heat like conventional black shingles, metal is reflective and sends much of the heat right back off, making the home naturally cooler during the hotter months. It is also very environmentally friendly, as aluminum or steel roofing materials are most often recyclable, and you can even ask for previously recycled material for your roof. Whether new or recycled, your metal roof will still carry all of the durability and energy efficiency of a new rooftop.
Easy Installation
While tile weighs 750 pounds per square, which is 100 square feet, or concrete tile weighs 900 pounds each square, metal roofing is lightweight and runs from only 50 to 150 pounds per square. This means that a metal roof installation can often be cheaper to install and puts a great deal less weight on your foundation and home framework. Some metal roofing materials can be applied right over the existing roof and without the necessity for time-consuming and difficult tear-off or having to place extra structural support. Most of the metal roofing materials can be installed if the roof is gently pitched, and there will be no leaking. Metal roofing can also be applied over a high R-value rigid foam insulation. Many systems use a dead-air space between the roof deck and the metal that increases energy efficiency.
When it is installed properly, a metal roof is expected to last just as long as the house. A reputable, knowledgeable, and highly-rated roofing contractor and its team will have many years of outstanding experience. They continue to learn about new and improved methods and materials that will make their projects better all the time. That is to your advantage as you benefit from those improvements when you are seeking a cost-effective solution to your roofing needs.
Your explanation of the energy efficiency of metal roofs was really helpful to read. Something I really want to do at home is to make sure that we keep our electric bills as low as possible while working from home, and this has become a bit difficult for us lately. If I can find a roofer that can get me a metal roof to help with these energy costs, that can really help us in the long run.