Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is a growing choice of roofing material. It accounts for about 10-14% of all re-roofing jobs in the United States. Standing seam roofs are most popular in Southeastern states, like Florida, where tropical storms are a threat. There are several reasons why metal roofs are growing in popularity.

Benefits of a metal standing seam roof.

Asphalt and modified bitumen remain the most common choice when it comes to selecting a material for your roof, however in more recent years metal standing seam roofing has increased in popularity. While this type of roofing has previously been known for reasonable cost and durability, design flexibility has increased.

Standing seam roofing made of metal has much to offer; it is fire resistant, weather resistant, can be easily formed to fit your roof and has become even easier to install. In fact, standing seam roofing meets the very highest of standards when it comes to fire resistance and wind and hail resistance.

One of the greatest advantages of these roofs is that they are fire-resistant. Unlike wood or asphalt shingled roofs, metal roofs do not burn, adding an additional level of protection for homeowners.

Standing seam roofing is very unlikely to rot, split or crack. For this reason a standing seam system means you can enjoy a long life from your roof with comparably low maintenance costs.

It is also usually created from recycled products and is fully recyclable itself, so it is a sustainable choice for the ecologically minded.

Lots Of Choices - Do The Research

The options are virtually limitless, and not least because of the numerous metals that are available. Copper, aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel and a range of other metals are commonly used and each has their own look, feel and uses.

More and more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. Since a roof made of metal can last more than five decades, homeowners who choose these roofs know that they won’t need to replace it again. Other reasons include the strength and protection which metal provides, and the greater design options available.

Long-Lasting

Most manufacturers of this roofing offer 50 year warranties for their products. With just a little maintenance, roofs made of metal can last up to 75 years. They are usually made up of 50% recycled material and 100% of your this roofing will be recycled in the event that it does eventually need replacing.

Conversely, asphalt requires a huge amount of oil to create shingles that last an average of 20 years. At the end of their life they are then disposed of in landfill sites wasting yet more of the worlds resources.

Standing seam roofing also means you will use less energy, conserving yet more resources and lowering your summer energy bills. These roofs reflect the sun and block heat transmission from the roof to the interior of a house. Pigment-coated metal is more energy efficient because it creates a cooler home, due to the reflective pigments.

Before you choose one of these roofs, ask your roofer if it contains pigmented coatings. Pigmented coatings increase the energy efficiency of the roof.

The Cost

While standing seam metal is a very reasonably priced roof, metal shingles cost more than most other roofing. The average costs for these shingles are: steel shingles - $5,000-$22,000; aluminum shingles - $12,000-$24,000; copper shingles - $25,500 - $39,600.

There are many variables that will determine the cost of a new roof, including size, material, pitch, accessibility, permits and any special labor costs associated with your roofing project. Homes with metal roofs are known for their higher resale values.

Design Options

There are many color choices and design schemes available in these roofing materials. Painted metal is available in almost any color. There are two types of metal panels in addition to the shingles: standing seam metal roofs and corrugated metal roofs.

Standing seam roofs are made up of interlocking metal panels that are placed vertically from the ridge of the roof to the eaves. Corrugated roofing is made from rippled sheets of metal.

These two roof types create different appearances. Depending on your design preference, you can choose the wavy appearance of a corrugated roof or the flat, vertical appearance of standing seam metal roofing.

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