5 Reasons Why a Metal Roof is the Best Choice
As spring approaches, people are starting to think about doing spring cleaning, and possible repairs and replacements for their homes.
An essential part of your home is the roof which is why it’s important to choose the right material when it comes to replacing or choosing a new roof for your home.
In this article, we are going to discuss metal roofs and talk over the reasons why they are the best choice for your home in the long run.
However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind before choosing a metal roof for your house.
Know your budget- You need to get real here. You want to get the best out of your investment, but first, you need to take a good look at your finances and decide how much money you’re willing to pay for a new roof. A metal roof is a good choice if you can invest a bit more and understand that you won’t have to replace it for at least 50 years.
Know what style you want to go for- If you decide on a metal roof, you have a large variety of options when it comes to customizing your metal roof. You have the option to choose the panel style (Standing Seam, Exposed Fastener, Stamped Metal), the paint type, color, finish (matte, or gloss), seam (Mechanical, Snap lock, Tee, Exposed Fastener Lap) and the ribbed roller (Flat, Ribbed, Striated).
Know your roof-Knowing specific details about your roof, such as roof pitch, planes of the roof (Dead valleys and points on the roof that can collect moisture), number of potential penetration points (chimney or pipes), or leaks.
The environment and weather conditions your roof will be exposed to-whether it’s mostly rainy or sunny and dry where you live, or it’s mostly snowy and cold, taking into consideration these aspects will help you choose the right panel type for your house. In general metal roof works well and resists in every type of environment.
How frequently you’re willing to do the maintenance-Every type of roofing material requires regular maintenance but the frequency can vary depending on the roofing material. It’s important that you know in advance how much maintenance you’re willing to do.
These are the aspects to consider before choosing a metal roof for your home.
To summarize the most important ones, you need to know how much money you want to invest in. It’s also important to be aware of the environmental conditions where your metal roof will be installed and how often you’re willing to do maintenance.
Next, we are going to list the top 5 reasons why metal roofing is the best option for your home.
- Lightweight material- Compared to other roofing materials, metal is the most lightweight of them all. The weight of metal roofing materials varies between 50 to 150 pounds per square, so you will save money the supporting structure and in case you’re building a house, you can reduce the number of support members.
- Expected to last for a lifetime-Most people buying a new roof will never want to buy more than once in their lifetime. They want to make the best out of their investment. It’s true, metal roofing is on the more expensive side, but it also saves you money in the long run, because you most likely won’t have to spend on maintenance or other repairs as much as you would with other materials, especially if you plan on living in your house for at least 30 years. Metal roofs are expected to last between 50 to 100 years with a 30 and 50 years warranty.
- Heat conduction-Metal reflects the radiant heat from the sun, so your house won’t be very heated up during the day. After the temperatures cool off, your roof will also cool off, so you don’t have to worry about extra heat entering your home.
- You are worried about extreme weather conditions- It’s important to be prepared for unexpected extreme weather conditions when it comes to taking care of your house and family and choose materials that are durable and resistant like metal roofing. Such weather conditions can be high wind, high humidity, rain, and snowfall, or even a place where there is a higher chance for tornadoes and hurricanes.
- You want to choose eco-friendly options for your house-Metal is the most sustainable and eco-friendly material that exists. Metal roofs are made using at least 25% recycled materials and they are also very energy-efficient by reflecting heat from the sun, so that can reduce your cooling costs by at least 25% in the summer.
To summarize, you have a lot to gain when you choose to invest in metal roofing for your home. It is the most eco-friendly option on the market, and it saves you a lot of money in the long run because of its high resistance and durability. It keeps your house safe and offers a large variety of options for personalization by multiple colors and shades to pick from, and styles and shapes as well.
When it comes to replacing your roof, you want to get the best value for your investment. Metal roofing has lots of advantages, especially if you’re building a family house or plan to live in your home for a long time.
There are lots of options for metal roofing, but it is also important to find professionals and roof-contractors who have experience with metal as a roofing material.
If saving money is important to you, then metal roofing is the best choice, even though it costs a bit more than other roofing options, it will be worth spending a little more on it now, and have it last for a lifetime than going with cheaper materials and end up paying double in the future.
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