{"id":74,"date":"2018-01-12T19:47:35","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T19:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2018-01-12T19:47:35","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T19:47:35","slug":"metal-roofing-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/metal-roofing-myths-debunked\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Metal\u00a0Roofing Myths \u2013 Debunked!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"strongHistorically, we haven\u2019t used metal on the roofs of our\u00a0homes\u00a0and businesses.\u00a0\u00a0Prehistorically, we used branches\u00a0and animal skins, and then at one\u00a0point logs, and then\u00a0thatch and tile and currently the most popular, asphalt\u00a0shingles.\u00a0\u00a0Metal roofing is a fairly new\u00a0idea, and with it\u00a0comes a lot of misinformation as to its durability,\u00a0insulation\u00a0properties, loudness and more.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0So let\u2019s debunk eight metal\u00a0roofing myths right now.<\/p>\n

MYTH #1:\u00a0Metal roofs attract lightning<\/h2>\n

While metal\u00a0conducts\u00a0electricity, it doesn\u2019t attract it.\u00a0\u00a0Lightning usually strikes the tallest objects in an area such\u00a0as power\u00a0poles and tree tops.\u00a0\u00a0Were a metal roof\u00a0to be hit by\u00a0lightning, the electricity would be dispersed throughout it\u00a0without starting a fire as is possible with shingle roofs.<\/p>\n

MYTH #2:\u00a0Metal roofs are loud in the rain<\/h2>\n

When properly installed with sheathing below them, metal\u00a0roofs\u00a0will actually produce\u00a0less\u00a0noise in\u00a0heavy rain than\u00a0traditional roofs.<\/p>\n

MYTH #3:\u00a0Metal rusts<\/h2>\n

Not when it has been factory-coated with a zinc or aluminum\u00a0sealant that is bonded to the metal.\u00a0\u00a0Unprotected\u00a0metal rusts,\u00a0but metal roofing does not.<\/p>\n

MYTH #4:\u00a0Hail will damage a metal roof<\/h2>\n

A properly built metal roof will withstand extreme abuse from\u00a0hail as well as from high winds and snow.\u00a0\u00a0Unusually large\u00a0hail (like the \u201csoftball-sized\u201d hail we sometimes hear\u00a0about)\u00a0can cause some denting, but compared with most other\u00a0types of roofing\u00a0materials, a metal roof will weather the storm\u00a0better.<\/p>\n

MYTH #5:\u00a0You can\u2019t walk on a metal roof<\/h2>\n

Metal roofs are installed with underlying sheathing, usually\u00a0on top of an existing roof.\u00a0\u00a0Check with\u00a0your installer first, but\u00a0in most cases, you can safely walk on any metal roof\u00a0without\u00a0damaging it.<\/p>\n

MYTH #6:\u00a0Metal roofs create heat traps<\/h2>\n

This is a common myth that simply isn\u2019t true.\u00a0\u00a0Rather than\u00a0absorbing heat, properly built metal\u00a0roofs actually\u00a0deflect\u00a0the\u00a0hot rays\u00a0of the sun, keeping your home or office cooler in the\u00a0summer.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s not uncommon for owners of metal roofs\u00a0to\u00a0realize a savings of up to 40 percent on cooling costs.<\/p>\n

MYTH #7:\u00a0There is no resale value with a metal roof<\/h2>\n

According to\u00a0Remodeling\u00a0Magazine, homes with standing-seam metal roofing recoup between 85 and 95\u00a0percent of\u00a0the investment upon sale.\u00a0\u00a0That comes out to gains 1 to 6\u00a0percent higher than with asphalt shingle\u00a0roofs.<\/p>\n

\"savannahMYTH #8:\u00a0Metal roofs look like roofs on barns and\u00a0storage buildings<\/h2>\n

One look at the wide range of styles, colors, textures and\u00a0designs of today\u2019s well-made metal roofs, and this myth is\u00a0instantly\u00a0debunked.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Metal roofs are not just\u00a0coverings,\u00a0rather they\u2019re true aesthetic additions that enhance the\u00a0appearance\u00a0of any home or building.<\/p>\n

There are more metal roof myths, and Advanced Aluminum\u00a0of\u00a0Lakeland, Fla., is here to address all of them.\u00a0\u00a0We build\u00a0top-grade metal roofing for all residential and commercial\u00a0needs, and we know the value of this amazing material.\u00a0\u00a0Learn a lot more about metal roofing by\u00a0calling (863) 648-5787<\/strong>, or visit us at 2941 Parkway St.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Historically, we haven\u2019t used metal on the roofs of our\u00a0homes\u00a0and businesses.\u00a0\u00a0Prehistorically, we used branches\u00a0and animal skins, and then at one\u00a0point logs, and then\u00a0thatch and tile and currently the most popular, asphalt\u00a0shingles.\u00a0\u00a0Metal roofing is a fairly new\u00a0idea, and with it\u00a0comes a lot of misinformation as to its durability,\u00a0insulation\u00a0properties, loudness and more.\u00a0\u00a0So Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":75,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-74","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMetal Roofing Myths - Debunked - Amazing Material<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Metal roofing is new and with it come a lot of preconceived ideas. 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