Metal roofing is one of the most popular types of roof products. It’s perfect for houses and works especially well for commercial and industrial buildings. Let us custom fabricate a metal roof for you.
Weather Resistance.
Metal roofs are one of the most durable and weather resistant roofing materials on the market today and have the highest UL ratings for fire, wind, and impact resistance. In most areas, metal roofs can be expected to last three or more times longer than a comparable asphalt shingle roof.
- Wind Resistance
- Impact Resistance
- Freeze / Thaw Cycles
- Fire Resistance
- Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
- Mold, Mildew, and Algae Resistance
Energy Efficiency
Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings – which equates to about one sixth of all electricity generated in this country. Studies conducted by the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have shown that metal roofing with Energy Star certified high reflectance paint systems can save you up to 40% on cooling costs when compared to typical asphalt shingles.
Your typical dark asphalt shingle absorbs most of the solar radiation that hits it, consequently making your attic a very hot place during the summer months. On the contrary, Energy Star certified metal roofing works by reflecting a high percentage of the sun’s energy back into the atmosphere, lowering attic temperatures and subsequent cooling loads.
Great Looks With Outstanding Curb Appeal
Metal roofing is available in a wide array of designs, finishes, and colors, making it ideal for the most discriminating homeowner. Whether you desire a contemporary, traditional, or old-fashioned look, you can find a metal roof that will bring out the best in your home. Check out our Metal Roof Image Gallery to take a look at some different styles and colors.
Re-roofing with metal has been proven to increase your home’s value. As reported in Remodeling Magazine, re-roofing with a standing seam metal roof provides a better return on investment than simply replacing the asphalt shingles. Depending on your specific area, a metal roof will typically add 1% to 6% to your home’s resale value. The highest home appreciation gains for metal roofing upgrades occur along the east coast states.
Build Green With Metal Roofing Systems
Metal is one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable materials you can choose for your home’s roof. Below are several of the reasons why metal is a good choice for your home and the environment.
What makes it a green product:
- Recyclable
- Energy Efficient
- Reduces the Urban Heat Island Effect
- Installs Over Existing Roof Systems
- Outstanding Durability
Save Money With Low Maintenance Metal Roofs
A metal roof can save you a lot of money on upkeep and maintenance over the life of the roof. In fact, metal is the most maintenance-free roofing material on the market today. In most applications, a metal roof will require no ongoing maintenance for the life of the roof. You can forget about shingle blow-offs, cracking, buckling, and unsightly discoloration.
If we use an average example of a metal roof with a 50 year life and an asphalt shingle roof with a 16 year life, you can expect to save about 65% in total costs over the life of the roof. This calculation includes initial installation and re-roof expenditures, but ignores any emergency maintenance costs, so your savings would likely be even higher, especially in severe weather areas.
If you add in the additional potential savings for energy costs, insurance, resale, and taxes, you can be confident that your metal roof will be a sound investment for your home and family.