Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is a wonderful alternative in the homeowners search for durable, maintenance free roofing. Due to considerable advances in base metal and coatings, metal roofing is no longer limited to agriculture and commercial uses, but rather a compelling material used for residential applications.

The most familiar metals used in today’s roofing projects include steel, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel. Metals undergo special surface preparations to guard against rust or corrosion and increase durability. These special coatings come in many different types and colors and offer a variety of protection. However, metal with or without a coating, offers an array of benefits which are listed below.

• low-weight-per-square-foot metric
• non-combustible
• offers superior weather resistance
• does not warp, rot, crack or split
• generally comes with a 50-year transferable warranty
• comes in an unbounded variety of styles, colors, shapes and qualities
• styles can mimic more customary looks like wood shake and shingles, tile and slate
• properly installed metal roofs do not contribute to an increase in noise compared to other roofing alternatives

Metal roofs have an installation cost comparable to tile or high-quality shake, but a properly installed metal roof will not require replacement during the life of the structure. Although the initial price may be high, you will be saving yourself much time and money in the long run and you will be adding to the re-sale value of your home.