When
planning any home improvement project, especially roofing, it is vital
to look at the features and benefits of every option to determine which
product is the best fit for your home.
When it comes to replacing your roof,
many homeowners only understand asphalt roofing and are not aware of
the many benefits of a metal roof. To see if metal roofing is the right fit for
your home, let’s look at some of the many benefits metal provides.
Energy
Efficiency
When
homeowners are asked about their home’s energy efficiency, most homeowners focus
on problem areas such as windows and doors, but did you know your attic is
responsible for 45% of all energy transfer in your home? That’s why it is
crucial to have an Energy Star Rated Roof. Metal Roofing uses infrared
reflecting paint pigments to keep your home cooler in the summer and a variety
of attic insulating options to keep it warmer in the winter
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According to the EPA, low-reflectance roof
surfaces reach temperatures of 150 to 190°F during hot weather and
contribute to increased cooling energy use and higher utility bills. In
contrast, "cool metal roofs" with high reflectance and emissivity can
stay up to 70 degrees cooler than traditional materials during peak summer
weather.
Longevity
One
of the main reasons homeowners choose metal roofing
is because of its amazingly long lifespan. Metal roofing is designed to
withstand the test of time with copper metal roofs and galvanized metal
roofs
still functioning on homes built over 100 years ago. If you ask of
your neighbors they will tell you, you’re lucky if you get twenty years
out of
an asphalt roof. Metal roofing is designed to last 3-4 times longer than
as long a typical asphalt roof, which equates to higher resale value,
less
headaches and more peace-of-mind.
Wind-resistance
With the recent bouts of extreme weather, it is more
important than ever to have a roof built to withstand the elements. Standing
seam metal roofs are Miami-Dade County certified and able to withstand
Category 4 hurricane winds, which can reach up to 160 mph!
Unlike asphalt roofs, which can lose shingles in a mild to moderate wind storm,
metal roofing panels interlock across the entire roof to prevent damage to any
and all portions of the roof.
Curb
Appeal
Many homeowners don’t consider their roof as an integral
part of their home’s curb appeal, but they should. The
truth is that all asphalt roofs stain and discolor, some in as little as five years,
whereas metal roofing not only lasts a lifetime and many offer a long term
paint finish and appearance warranty.
Metal roofing comes in a variety of different styles and
color options to fit every home and design choice. For example, Metal Tile
Roofs gives you the old world look of terracotta, Metal Slate Roofing
replicates the elegant and timeless look of slate for less, and Standing Seam,
with a rainbow of color choices, is perfect for Historic, Contemporary and
Traditional homes alike.
Going
Green
As if all these benefits weren't enough, metal roofing is
also ecologically and environmentally friendly. Metal roofing consists of
20-40% recycled content and at the end of its very, very long lifespan is 100%
recyclable. Every year, 13 billion pounds of petroleum-based asphalt shingles
are put into landfills. That number is steadily increasing.
Because metal roofing is five times lighter than asphalt,
it can be installed over an existing layer of shingles, without adding an
inordinate amount of weight and stress to your home’s structure. This not only
helps save the environment but it also helps homeowners save time and money.
With all of these benefits, why choose any other type of
roof?
