Metal Roofing Benefits
FAQ's and Metal Roofing
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Asphalt can require re-roofing every
12 to 20 years, with the average age of roofing replaced
in the U.S. being only 17 years.
That's because asphalt roofing, being
made of oil impregnated paper or fiberglass, begins to
deteriorate as soon as you put it on your roof. Just
normal weather and the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays add
to an asphalt roof's deterioration. A metal roof,
however, will not decompose. And unlike asphalt and
other roofing styles, a metal roof can withstand just
about everything Mother Nature throws at it.
Other roofing materials such as wood
shingles and tile have varying degrees of weather
related problems also. Wood shingles dry out, cracking
and curling over a relatively short time. Recent wood
shingle and shake roofs have needed replacement before
twenty years.
Concrete tile roofs have experienced
problems with free/thaw cycles, especially in northern
climates. Both of these products are outlasted by metal
roofing that retains its good looks, whether that be
shake, tile or vertical seam panels.
According to the National Association
of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 Billion pounds of
asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills every
year. If one loaded those in 40,000 pound trailers and
lined them up end-to-end they would make a line from New
York City to Los Angeles, back to New York City and on
to Chicago. What a way to treat our land.
The recycled content of the steel in
a metal roof is about 56% from production to
installation to reuse - far superior to asphalt. And a
metal roof can often be installed over your current
roof, without tearing off what's already there.
Not only that, metal roofs are
excellent insulators. Not only will your metal roof keep
your house comfortable regardless of the weather
outside, but it can actually lower your air conditioning
and heating bills.
A metal roof is a premium roof system
which adds value to your most important investment-your
home. Initially, a metal roof will likely cost more than
an asphalt roof, comparable to some other systems like
tile or shake and less than slate. While these premium
roof systems look good initially, they breakdown over
time and you wind up having to install two or more while
your metal roof will keep on providing the protection
for you and your home. A metal roof will indeed save you
money over time-in fact, most metal roofs come with a
true 30 to 50 year warrantee.
Then, add that all in with what
you'll save in roof maintenance costs. To make sure an
asphalt roof lasts as long as possible, extra roof
maintenance is essential. But a metal roof is just about
maintenance-free. All you have to do is occasionally
hose it down from the ground. Metal roofs not only save
you money - they'll save you time and worry, too.
Initially the cost of a metal roof
can be substantially more than a premium asphalt roof.
This is due to two factors- first a metal roof is a
premium product which does not begin deteriorating as
soon as it is installed and second it takes more skilled
application for installation. But, overall it will save
you money in the long run versus other roofing products.
That's because once you've installed
a metal roof, chances are you'll never have to re-roof
your home again. Consider the cost over a 30-year period
- when you'd likely have to replace 2 asphalt roofs - a
metal roof will indeed save you money in the long run.
Even better, most metal roofs come with up to a 50-year
warranty.
Then, add all that in with what
you'll save in roof maintenance costs. To make sure an
asphalt roof lasts as long as possible, extra roof
maintenance is essential. But a metal roof is just about
maintenance-free. All you have to do is occasionally
hose it down from the ground. Metal roofs not only save
you money - they'll save you time and worry, too.
Another added benefit of metal
roofing if you live in Texas: Some insurance companies
in those states offer discounts of up to 35% to
homeowners with metal roofs.
With home heating costs doubling in
the last year, you may be surprised to learn that metal
roofs are excellent insulators. Not only will a metal
roof keep your house comfortable, regardless of the
weather outside, it can actually lower your air
conditioning and heating bills.
An asphalt roof, primarily made of
paper, slowly begins to deteriorate, due to extreme
weather and the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. But a
light-colored metal roof actually deflects UV radiation,
keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the
winter.
FAQ's and Metal Roofing
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