Why Metal
Roofing?
Longevity:
Metal roofs have up to a 50 year warranty on their roofs against
defects and 30 year on the paint.
Value:
A metal roof could increase the value of your home by thousands
of dollars and may make it easier to sell because buyers usually
do not want to have to replace the roof.
Strength and Durability:
Protects for hail, wind fire, ice dams and other elements which
can cause damage. Metal roofing is coated with Kynar 500, the
industries premium finish, which is corrosion-resistant and
withstands the harshest outdoor conditions for decades and has
superior color retention.
Unlike asphalt shingles metal will not burn, crack, tear, curl,
blister, buckle, rot, rust, shed, fade or mildew.
Energy Efficiency:
A metal roof reflects the suns U.V. rays by as much as 70% and
more. The infrared rays emittance of a roof is a measure of
absorbed solar radiation that is remitted from the roof surface
to the sky. Emittance of metal roofing varies with the surface
finish. Reflective roofs directly save up to 40% in heating and
cooling energy costs.
Reflectivity:
Deflects the heat energy of the sun
Emissivity:
Releases the heat energy of the sun making your house much
cooler.
Recyclability:
Steel roofing is made with 25-40% recycled materials. Aluminum
is made with 91% recycled materials. Metal roofing is also 100%
recyclable when ultimately removed as part of a demolition or
renovation. Millions of tons of asphalt shingles fill up
landfills every year making it one of the top land fillers to
date.
Low Weight:
No worry for a structural engineer when it comes to metal
roofing. Depending upon the metal material you decide on metal
is as little as one-third to one-eighth lower than traditional
asphalt roofing.
Walkable:
Although we do not recommend walking on your roof you may do so
if you need to.
Low Maintenance:
Metal roofs do not require any maintenance and are built to
last.
Petrolium Free:
Reduces our need for reliance on foreign fuels!
Insurance benefits:
Several insurance companies give discounts when you make the
smart choice of choosing a metal roof. Talk to your insurance
agent for details.
Affordable:
Because asphalt shingles and its accessories have increased in
cost by 100% since June of 2008 metal roofing is barely if not
less than twice the cost of an asphalt shingle roof and you
won't have to replace your roof again!
