Metal Roofs 101

I received a phone call today from a nationally recognized and published remodeling magazine regarding their upcoming article on metal roofing. It turns out that one of your editors tasked with writing an article on metal roofing decided to consult me ​​after looking at one of the metal roofing guides in my metal roofing information and resource library.

Our conversation involves many different aspects of metal roofing and was what prompted me to post this article on metal roofing, which will hopefully answer many questions you may have. I think you’ll find this guide especially helpful if you’re considering a roofing job.

First, let’s address some of the things you’ve probably heard of before:

metal roofing costs significantly more than a normal ceiling. The answer to this question is yes and no.

It turns out that although, initially, you will probably pay a higher amount for a metal roof than for a regular roofing material, in the long run, the metal roof will pay for itself, making it a pointless investment for someone looking for the longevity of your roof, its durability, great appearance and energy savings.

What happens is that the higher price you pay for the metal roof is initially offset by the increased value of the home or building where the metal roof is installed. In addition to the increased value of your home, you will also get the following benefits:

durable roof Hopefully, you did your homework in selecting a metal roofing contractor, and you chose the skilled and skilled metal roof installers who did your metal roof installation. Modern residential metal roofing comes with up to a 50-year warranty on materials and workmanship. So, you can set it and forget it, figuratively speaking! Think of how much money you’ll save considering the average asphalt roof lasts only 17 years.

beautiful metal roof We all love our homes, and with metal roofing our home can achieve a highly desirable and sophisticated look that could be the envy of the neighborhood! A wide variety of metal roofing styles and options will ensure that every homeowner can find something they want in residential metal roofing.

energy savings Did you know that the meta ceiling can significantly reduce your air conditioning bill during the hot summer months? One of the significant benefits of metal roofing is that metal has solar reflectivity properties, allowing it to reflect heat radiation away from your roof, keeping your home cool and your energy bill low. That’s just one of the ways metal roofing will pay for itself. After all, our monthly air conditioning costs can add up to a lot of money during the summer.

Metal roof Government tax credit Even the US government will provide you with tax credit incentives if you install the approved Energy Star rated metal roof.

Now the above information is just common knowledge regarding metal roofing. Hopefully, some of the general questions you may have had have been clarified and answered.

Now coming back to my conversation today, I would like to talk more in depth about metal roofing concepts.

Many homeowners have heard of metal roofing before, but have little idea what options are available to them.

So I thought it would be a good idea to list the top three metal roofing materials used in the industry, as well as touch up on the available metal roofing options and styles.

Residential Metal Roofing Materials:

Steel: This is the most widely used metal roofing material today. Steel offers a high degree of durability in metal roofing. It is usually protected by a layer of zinc and aluminum alloy, which protects it from oxidation and corrosion. The most commonly used steel shingles would be galvanized steel such as G-90, which is sprayed with Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000.

This type of galvanized steel offers a high degree of protection against corrosion and is known to last more than 30 years; In fact, Tamko’s galvanized steel roof tiles, shingles, and shingles come with a 50-year material warranty, which shows how much confidence this manufacturer has in their product.

Galvalume steel is another common type of steel metal roofing, it is commonly used in standing seam metal roofing panels that are placed over many commercial and residential roofs.

Steel has earned its reputation as the metal roofing material of choice due to its excellent corrosion resistance and relative affordability.

Aluminum is another popular metal roofing material, which is corrosion resistant and has been known to last over 50 years in professionally done metal roofing applications. It is more expensive than steel, but it is very light and very popular with homeowners.

Copper It is perhaps the oldest type of metal roofing material that has been in use for a very long time and is known to last for more than 70 years. In fact, copper is said to improve as it ages. Copper is very expensive and that is why it is generally used in limited applications such as window face coverings. However, there are complete copper roofing systems that are available for installation on residential properties. They come at a hefty premium, but there are people out there who want the best and are willing to pay for it.

Finally, keep in mind that even the best metal roofing system is worthless if not professionally installed, so be sure to do your homework and carefully research potential metal roofing contractors in your area.

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