{"id":355,"date":"2019-12-05T19:34:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T19:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2019-12-10T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T15:32:17","slug":"metal-roofing-for-older-homes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/metal-roofing-for-older-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Metal Roofing a Good Choice for Older Homes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MetalRe-roofing an older home presents certain challenges. One of them is determining that the structure is strong enough for the heavy new roof. Of course, that applies primarily to standard roofing materials <\/a>such as asphalt shingles. Metal roofing is far lighter than traditional shingles and other roofing styles and will present much less of a load for an older home to bear.<\/p>\n

If your house is 60 or more years old and it\u2019s time to add a new roof, consider the many advantages of modern metal roofing \u2013 including its light weight.<\/p>\n

Metal roof advantages<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Low weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most asphalt roofing material weighs in at a whopping 2.75 to 4.25 pounds per square foot. Compare that to about half a pound to a pound for metal roofing panels. Choosing metal over asphalt will make a significant difference in how much weight your older home\u2019s structure and foundation have to hold throughout the upcoming years.<\/p>\n

Along with preserving your home\u2019s building materials, a lightweight metal roof creates much less of a cave-in risk in the event of a home fire or earthquake.<\/p>\n

Solid strength<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let the low installed weight of a metal roof fool you. These roofs are powerful and resilient and hold up better than any other common roofing product. Metal roofs are simply better because they:<\/p>\n