6 Reasons to Install a Metal Roof on Your Home

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home in terms of protection. It’s estimates that homeowners across Canada spend anywhere between 1 and 4% of the value of their home on roof repairs every year. If a house is worth $500,000 that translates to about $5000 per year. When people are thinking about replacing their roof in Vancouver, they have a lot of options to choose from. More homeowners are starting to opt for metal roofs for a number of reasons. here are the top benefits of switching over to a metal roof:

Weight

Metal roofing materials weigh less than traditional shingle roofs or tiles. The weight of a roof can have a very large impact on the house. When you compare the materials used in a metal roof, you’ll find that a metal roof is far lighter. This means if youre converting from a traditional shingle roof to a metal roof, you can often just have the roofing contractor install the metal roof over the old one. This can help save you money in that you don’t have to remove old roofing materials first.

Durability

Metal roofs are highly durable. When looking at different roofing materials, the durability is an important factor. By some estimates, metal roofs have a lifespan of 50 to 100 years. They do not rust, are great for deterring insects and pets, they’re impossible to penetrate and impervious to rot. They also hold up better against the lashings provided by Mother Nature, including hail, wind, downed trees, rain and snow.

Maintenance

Because metal roofing is so durable, they don’t need nearly as much maintenance as a traditional shingle roof would. Generally, people are advised to inspect their roof every six to twelve months.

Styles

Modern metal roos come in just about every style and colour imaginable. That means, you don’t have to trade style for durability. Older metal roofs were all the safe – made of corrugated metal sheets like you see on sheds and barns. While you can still get those options, there are a number of other metal roof styles available that look like wood, cedar shakes, clay tiles or slate. Your roof will match whatever style you prefer.

Efficiency

When roofing contractors talk about metal roofs, they often refer to them as “cool roofs”, not just because they look cool, but because they repel and reflect light and heat. When you have a metal roof, it will keep your house cooler in warmer months of the year. This means you will rely less on your air conditioning system and have lower utility bills.

Eco-Friendly

If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, a metal roof is the way to go. Not only will you consume less energy, but the material itself can be recycled. Traditional asphalt shingles are thrown away at the end of it’s lifespan but metal roofing can be melted down and reused again. Every part of a metal roof can be recycled after it’s no longer used as a roof. Of course, the fact that it can last from 50 to 100 years also means that it has a lower impact on the environment than other kinds of roofing materials that have to be replaced more frequently.

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