3 Good Reasons for Your Next Roof to Be Metal

When you get right down to it, what’s the point of the roof on a home?  The point is to protect the home and those inside it from the outside elements.  In the short-term, most any kind of roof will serve this objective, from clay tile, to asphalt shingles, to thatch.  And this brings us to the first of three very good reasons to think metal when it’s time for a new roof.

1. Nothing lasts longer than metal

No roofing material created thus far lasts longer than sturdy metal.  You might get 10 or 15 years out of a traditional asphalt shingle roof – with more and more repairs being necessary as that time frame comes to a close.  Clay tiles are far from weather-proof and over time will chip and dislodge.  Thatch won’t last as long as asphalt shingles or clay, and it’s probably in violation of your local building codes, anyway.

Metal, on the other hand, is the “rock of Gibraltar” of roofing materials.  Along with the dazzling color options you won’t get with any other kind of roof, a well-constructed metal roof will hold up in the worst weather conditions for 50 or 60 years in most cases.  This means the roof will likely last a lifetime.

2. Savings with metal roofs add up

Metal roofs provide a great return on your investment in several ways:

·  Significant money is saved over the years thanks to little if any maintenance and repair bills

·  Because metal roofs reflect rather than absorb heat, the home stays cooler and utility bills can be cut 20 percent or more

·  Reduced usage of indoor cooling systems means they’ll last longer with less maintenance and replacement costs

·  Roof-replacement projects are expensive, and you’ll probably never have to pay for one

·  When it’s time to sell, a metal roof and the value it brings is an attractive selling point to buyers

3. Quiet good looks

Contrary to popular belief, metal roofs aren’t “loud” in a rain storm.  They’re normally built over an existing roof, which prevents the “echo effect” you might hear from a stand-alone metal roof over a barn or a storage building.

As to aesthetic appeal, modern metal roofing materials come in a variety of styles and colors, making it easy to enhance the design theme of any home.  When you think about a metal roof, the last thing you should think about is a glaring silver monstrosity that looks like the top of a jumbo jet.  Rather, think about taste, class and style, because that’s what metal roofs today are all about.

These are just three of the reasons more and more homeowners are going with metal when it’s time to replace their roofs.  Other reasons include the fact that a metal roof is significantly safer in case of a fire, and that this material is 100 percent recyclable and won’t add to the backup in our landfills when its life finally does come to an end.

You can learn a lot more about the benefits of metal roofs by getting in touch with Advanced Aluminum, Florida’s metal roof experts.  We’re easy to find at 2941 Parkway St. in Lakeland, or reach us by phone at (863) 648-5787.