{"id":42,"date":"2017-11-08T13:15:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-08T13:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2017-11-21T18:19:30","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T18:19:30","slug":"metal-roofing-faq-find-truth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/metal-roofing-faq-find-truth\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Roofing FAQ: Find Out the Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-54\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-DSC00534-web.jpg\" alt=\"metal roofing materials in tampa fl\" width=\"434\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-DSC00534-web.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-DSC00534-web-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/>As metal roofing becomes more popular, you may have been\u00a0wondering if roofs\u00a0made of this material are all they\u2019re cracked up to be.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/metal-roofing-tampa-fl\/\">Here are some of the\u00a0most common questions\u00a0people have about metal roofs<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Do I have\u00a0any color options other than a metallic look?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You have\u00a0many\u00a0color\u00a0options with metal roofing.\u00a0\u00a0In fact, a\u00a0lot of the roofs you\u00a0may admire from a distance actually are metal roofs in beautiful\u00a0colors that\u00a0resemble traditional roofing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Can I\u00a0install a metal roof over my current roof?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Absolutely.\u00a0\u00a0In most\u00a0cases, there\u2019s no need to remove or alter the current roof\u00a0before installing a\u00a0handsome metal roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Aside from\u00a0color choices, are there different design styles for metal roofs\u00a0\u2013 and is one\u00a0better than another?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are multiple styles of metal roofing.\u00a0\u00a0Among the most popular are metal\u00a0tiles that look\u00a0amazingly like Mediterranean-style clay tiles, and ultra-durable\u00a0metal panel\u00a0roofing with either smooth or embossed finishes.\u00a0\u00a0Talk to you dealer\u00a0to determine the product\u00a0that\u2019s best for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Metal roofs\u00a0are noisy, aren\u2019t they?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A metal roof won\u2019t produce any more noise during hail or rain\u00a0than a \u201cregular\u201d\u00a0roof.\u00a0\u00a0Metal roofs are\u00a0installed on top of current roofs that act as a fine insulator.\u00a0\u00a0The myth that metal roofs are noisy comes\u00a0from these types of roofs on barns\u00a0and storage buildings where there is no\u00a0underlying, insulating roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Is metal\u00a0roofing more expensive than other kinds of roofing materials?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Out the gate, yes, but over time, no.\u00a0\u00a0Quality-grade metal roofing will last two to\u00a0three times longer than most standard roofing materials, and typically comes\u00a0with 25- to 40-year warranties, depending on the style.\u00a0\u00a0When you compare the\u00a0cost of a metal roof to\u00a0another kind of roof that has to be replaced every 10 or\u00a0so years and repaired\u00a0regularly, metal roofing is much more cost-effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If I get a\u00a0metal roof, will it be a lightning rod?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many people worry about this, but the worry is\u00a0unfounded.\u00a0\u00a0Lightning normally\u00a0strikes\u00a0the highest objects within an area, regardless of what those objects are\u00a0made\u00a0of.\u00a0\u00a0Metal roofs aren\u2019t \u201clightning rods.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How do\u00a0metal roofs hold up in a hail storm?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many metal roofing products come with Underwriters\u2019\u00a0Laboratory\u2019s highest hail\u00a0and impact-resistance rating.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/metal-roofing-tallahassee-fl\/\">Hail will not penetrate and destroy a metal\u00a0roof<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Talk with your home insurance\u00a0agent, because some carriers offer lower rates\u00a0for homes with metal roofs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Will a\u00a0metal roof make my home a heat trap?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-church-1-web.jpg\" alt=\"tallahassee fl new metal roof\" width=\"450\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-church-1-web.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/rebekah-smith-church-1-web-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>No \u2013 just the opposite.\u00a0\u00a0Today\u2019s metal roofs absorb relatively little heat thanks to\u00a0highly\u00a0reflective pigments that actually reflect the rays from the sun away from\u00a0the\u00a0roof.\u00a0\u00a0The fact is, many homeowners enjoy\u00a0a\u00a0reduction\u00a0of cooling bills in the\u00a0summer when they have a quality metal roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you can see, there is a lot to know about metal roofs, and\u00a0it\u2019s all good.\u00a0\u00a0If you\u00a0want to get more\u00a0information to determine if a new metal roof would be a smart\u00a0choice for your\u00a0home, the experts at Advanced Aluminum of Lakeland, Fla., are\u00a0standing by to\u00a0help.\u00a0 Stop in and see us at 2941 Parkway\u00a0St., or give us a call at\u00a0<strong>(863) 648-5787<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As metal roofing becomes more popular, you may have been\u00a0wondering if roofs\u00a0made of this material are all they\u2019re cracked up to be.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some of the\u00a0most common questions\u00a0people have about metal roofs. 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