The Benefits of Metal Roofing

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Metal roofing is a viable replacement to traditional asphalt shingles, and offers a variety of benefits over shingles. If you are building a new house or are looking to replace your roofing materials, knowing the benefits of metal roofing can help you make an educated decision.

Benefits of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing comes in many different forms, most commonly in tile, shake, and shingle variants, all of which offer different aesthetics. The main benefit of metal roofing is the high durability of the material. It can withstand bad weather conditions very easily, and is resistant to cold damage due to thawing and freezing.

Additionally, as it is made out of metal, it can withstand physical damage much better than traditional asphalt shingles, and will not easily break or fray as shingles will. Furthermore, unlike wood roofs, you do not have to worry about termite or pest damage to your roof. Due to this higher durability, metal roofs have a much longer lifespan than other types of roofs.

In terms of installation, metal roofs are much easier to install than regular shingles, as the pieces are much larger. This means that a metal roof can be installed quite quickly, minimizing the disruption to the household.

Metal roofs also require minimal maintenance, and you will not have to replace individual sections as you would with a traditional shingled roof. Additionally, metal roofs can be installed over already existing roofs, even if they are made out of asphalt shingles or wood shake. 

In hot climates, metal roofs can actually help your energy bills, as heat will be reflected off of the roof top, reducing the heat absorbed by the house and thus the amount of air conditioning needed. Finally, metal roofs are also environmentally friendly, as most metal roofing materials are made out of recycled steel. 

Considerations

When deciding to install a metal roof, it is important to consider a few things. First of all, metal roofs are more expensive upfront than traditional shingled or wood rooftops. The cost difference will depend on the type of metal roof, but can be quite significant.

Additionally, care must be taken to ensure that a metal roof does not rust. More expensive roofing options include aluminum zinc coated metal, which is rust resistant, but regular maintenance may still be needed to prevent your rooftop from rusting. Additionally, during periods of heavy rain or snow fall, or during hail, metal roofs can be very noisy, a problem that asphalt shingle and wood roofs do not have.

Take these pros and cons and talk to roofing experts such as Suncity Roofing & Supplies P/L to learn more about whether or not metal roofs are ideal for you and your property.


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