Metal Roofs Are Efficient, Durable Alternatives to Shingles

For most homeowners, the roof on their house serves two purposes: it keeps the weather elements outside, and it keeps temperate, clean air inside. Fortunately, just about any type of roof will accomplish this. But for most roofing styles, that’s where the benefits end.

The average shingle roof needs replacing every 10 to 15 years. If there are brutal and unexpected weather and seismic events, shingles may not even hold up well for that long. The problem is in the material. While typical asphalt shingles are relatively strong – compared, say, to paper or fabric – they’re not resilient enough to withstand cycle after cycle of blazing heat, pounding rain and hail, icy temperatures and damaging wind.

Consider the metal roof alternative

If you’re unfamiliar with modern metal roofing materials, putting a layer of metal on top of your house might seem like quite an unattractive option. That’s because you’ve yet to see the gorgeous colors, shapes and designs common in today’s metal roofs. Modern metal roofing products can look amazingly similar to traditional materials including shingles and tiles, and with the different shades and colors available, a new metal roof can be a powerful aesthetic addition to any home.

The beauty of a well-made metal roof often surprises people who are in the market for a new roof. But what surprises them even more is the strength, durability, longevity and economy of this roofing material.

Double or triple the lifespan of asphalt shingles

Re-roofing your house is an expensive and time-consuming project – no matter what kind of roof you install. It makes sense, then, to go through the process once every 40 or 50 or more years (in other words, probably one time while you own the house) instead of every 15 or so years. Metal roofs easily can last for half a century and maintain their looks and serviceability all the way through.

Virtually indestructible – very little maintenance required

Along with re-roofing, roof repairs are high on the “unwanted” lists of most homeowners. Asphalt shingles, while well-made in the factory, just don’t hold up decade after decade. They tear, split, fly off and erode. Metal roofs, on the other hand, don’t tear or otherwise disintegrate, and when properly installed will defiantly withstand winds up to 150 miles per hour. For all these reasons, metal roofs require almost no maintenance.

Metal roofs act as heat shields

Contrary to popular belief, a layer of treated metal on top of your house won’t attract and hold heat and cause your home to boil during the hot summer months. The fact is, many metal roofing products reflect the rays of the sun away from the home, resulting in cooler indoor temperatures and less need to use the AC system.

You may not have heard about all these benefits of metal roofing. Believe it or not, there are even more benefits and advantages to making your next roof metal. Learn all about why metal roofs are the best alternative to standard shingle roofs by contacting the experts, Advanced Aluminum of Lakeland, FL. We produce exceptional metal roofing materials used by top Lakeland-area contractors. Call us today at (863) 648-5787.