6 Reasons Metal Roofing is Trending Upwards

If you look closely at the roofs covering homes throughout America, you’ll see more and more metal roofing material being used in new construction.  You’ll also see greater numbers of roof replacement projects using sturdy metal roofing.

There was a time when people thought a metal roof was suitable only for a barn or a storage building.  But now that consumers understand the advantages and value-added benefits of metal roofs, the trend is moving upwards quickly.  In fact, some experts predict that by 2020, one-fifth of all roof replacements will be metal.

Here’s why the metal roof is gaining in popularity.

1. Visual appeal

When you think of a “metal roof,” don’t think of shiny aluminum glaring in the sun.  Rather think of handsome roofing material available in a vast array of colors, styles and textures to perfectly match the exterior aesthetics of any home.  When you speak with a retailer of metal roofing products, they can show you some great examples of how beautiful today’s metal roofs look when installed.

2. High durability

There isn’t a traditional shingle roof built that can withstand the elements like metal can.  Metal roofs hold up during the most severe weather events from heavy rain and hail to gale-force winds and wildfires.  A properly build and installed metal roof will last two to three times as long as one made with asphalt shingles – and it will remain in better shape through its lifetime.

3. Sun-reflection

The highly reflective coatings on metal roofs keep the intense heat of the summer sun from turning a home into an oven.  Even the government knows this: some metal roof styles designated as “cool” roofs have Energy Star ratings that put homeowners in line for some cool tax credits.

4. Amazingly quiet

Noise is something people worry about when contemplating a metal roof for their home.  In reality, metal roofs are not any noisier in a rain storm than traditional roofs.  A high-grade metal roof installed properly includes noise-blocking insulation and decking, just like most other types of roofs.

5. Friendly to the environment

Did you know that some 11 billion pounds of asphalt shingles from re-roofing projects end up in U.S. landfills every year?  That’s a lot of waste that the eco-system has to deal with.  Metal roofs, on the other hand, are 100 percent recyclable and can be re-used after their long life of service in many different ways.

6. Simple installation

When you have a new traditional roof installed, there’s a lot of tearing and ripping and prying – and tons of junk all over your yard.  When you install a new metal roof, it can be placed right over your existing roof.  Nothing gets torn off, and nothing needs to be hauled away.

From new home construction to roof replacements, metal is fast becoming the roofing material of choice.  Advanced Aluminum of Lakeland, Fla., sells top-grade metal roofing products for residential and commercial projects throughout our region.  If you want to know more about why metal is best, visit us at 2941 Parkway St. in Lakeland, or give us a call at (863) 648-5787.