Why Choose Metal Roofing?
Metal Roofing is three times lighter than asphalt shingles and approximately 14 times lighter than slate and clay tile roofing.
Metal Roofing is available in several different profiles and colors giving you a beautiful roof with long lasting finish.
Metal Roofing offers homeowners a long life solution. It is an investment in the future of your home. Over the life of your home, Metal Roofing, can be the most economical roofing material because of it’s long life benefits.
Metal Roofing can be installed over existing shingles. You’ll need to refer to your local building code and check the condition of the roof structure before installing. A large portion of the re-roofing cost is involved in the removal of shingles. Check your roof to see if you can save that cost.
Metal Roofing is environmentally friendly. Metal is completely recyclable and are made with 25% of recycled steel. In contrast asphalt shingles are piled in every landfill in the United States and they do not break down.
Metal Roofing reflects 70% of the sun’s energy. This minimizes heat retention and as a result less heat is transferred into your home. Research shows that reflectivity is fundamental to controlling residential cooling loads in hot climates. Long-term reflectance of metal products is generally a superior product.
Metal Roofing is not noisy in the rain. A common misconception is that Metal Roofing will be noisy in a rainstorm. When metal roofing is installed over a solid substrate it is similar in sound to any other roofing product.
Metal Roofing is classified as a noncombustible roofing material with a Class “A” rating – the highest rating given.
Metal Roofing is very wind resistant with a class 90 rating in most profiles. Metal roofing has been noted with a high survival rate in hurricane areas.
Metal Roofing is no more susceptible to lightning than any other roofing material.