6 Reasons to Consider Building with Metal Roofing

When it’s time to replace your roof, you’re going to have a lot of options.  While you’ll find zealous supporters of every type of roofing material available, only one material backs up its supporters’ claims with unmatched value, durability and beauty.  Welcome to the world of metal roofing.

There are many good reasons to consider building with metal roofing.  Here are six of the most convincing.

1. Lifecycle value for metal roofs & more

A study a few years ago compared three different roofing systems, each on 12 different buildings.  The roofs averaged 92,000 square feet, and the three materials were metal, asphalt and single-ply.  A previous study gave metal roofs a life expectancy of 40 years on average, compared with 23 years for asphalt and just 20 years for single-ply.  The newer study went further:

Metal roofs

Lifecycle costs: .30 cents per sq. ft. per yr.

% of installed costs spent on maintenance: 3.5%

Asphalt roofs

Lifecycle costs: .37 cents per sq. ft. per yr.

% of installed costs spent on maintenance: 28.5%

Single-ply roofs

Lifecycle costs: .57 cents per sq. ft. per yr.

% of installed costs spent on maintenance: 19.0%

2. Ultimate metal roof durability

One of the reasons metal roofs have extremely long lifespans is a construction process that allows for the normal expansion and contraction across years of seasonal cycles.  Another reason is because it’s pretty hard to destroy a professionally installed metal roof.  These roofs hold up amazingly well in gale-force winds, pounding rains and destructive hail storms.

3. Savings on utility costs

Most people think metal roofs act as heat traps on top of a home.  The truth is just the opposite.  Light-colored metal roofs actually reflect the burning rays of the sun away from the home, keeping the structure cooler in the hot summer months.  The result is less need to run air conditioning systems.  (And by running AC systems less, their lifespan will be lengthened, meaning even less cost to the homeowner.)

4. Eco-friendly

Because metal is a valuable recyclable material, when it’s finally time to replace it, the removed roof sections can be re-used for a wide range of applications.  Unlike asphalt shingles and most other roofing materials, metal roofs don’t end up in already packed landfills.

5. Sustainable beauty

Today’s metal roofs are available in a full palette of colors from conservative and traditional to eye-catching and unique.  With minimal maintenance, your roof will keep on looking great for decades, while other roofing materials can begin showing signs of aging in just a few years.

6. Increase in home value

When you sell your home, many buyers will appreciate the value of a new home with a sturdy metal roof.  They know maintenance and repair will be minimal, they know it’s going to look good for a long time, and they know that they won’t be looking at an expensive re-roofing project right around the corner.  All of this adds perceived value to a home for sale.

So there are six reasons to consider metal roofing when it’s time to replace your roof.  To learn more reasons, call the metal roof experts, Advanced Aluminum of Lakeland, FL, at (863) 648-5787.  We sell the best roofing products in the industry to top local contractors and builders.  Call us with questions or to connect with a qualified contractor.