METAL ROOFING
Metal roofs have become increasingly popular in recent years for residential and commercial projects, especially in the state of Florida. Made to imitate the standard shingle roofs everyone has become accustomed too, metal roofs are far more durable when compared to asphalt, & longer lasting.
Although more expensive, metal roofs are energy efficient by reflecting solar radiant heat, saving owners 10-25% in cooling costs.
Customizing Metal Roofs
Many people do not realize that metal roofs are extremely customizable. Once a metal roof has been selected it can be painted any color the homeowner feels will best match the overall aesthetic of their property.
Fire Resistance
One benefit many people do not know of metal roofs is that they are in fact fire resistant. Metal, slate, and tile are the only roofing materials that are 100% non-combustible over the entire life of the roof.
Withstand High Wind Speeds & Hailstone
A metal roof can withstand the largest hailstones with minimal damage, and they are normally able to withstand the wind speeds of up to 110 miles per hour, which means that most metal roofs meet or exceed the requirements of the strictest building codes in the US, such as the hurricane prone county of Miami Dade in Florida. Some metal roofs can stand up to the winds that are as strong as 130 miles per hour.
Learn more about Metal Roofs by clicking the links below!
- https://www.roofcostestimator.com/metal-roofing-pros-and-cons/
- https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/smart-ideas/wondering-about-metal-roofs-here-are-the-pros-and-cons
- https://www.kasselandirons.com/fire-resistant-metal-roofing/#:~:text=options%20do%20exist.-,metal%20roofing%20is%20one%20of%20the%20few,that%20are%20truly%20fire%20resistant.&text=It%20only%20takes%20one%20ember,entire%20life%20of%20the%20roof.
BENEFITS OF METAL ROOFING
- Longevity. Metal roofs can last 40-70 years, depending on the material. Traditional asphalt roofing materials have an estimated life expectancy of roughly 12-20 years.
- Durability. Some metal roofs can sustain wind gusts up to 140 miles per hour, will not corrode or crack, and may be impact-resistant (depending on which metal you choose). In addition, metal roofs don't need the periodic costly maintenance that other roofing materials often require. However, they should be inspected periodically to make sure no repairs are required.
- Safety. Metal roofs will not spark and ignite into flames during a wildfire or lightning strike.
- Energy efficiency. Metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat, which can reduce cooling costs by 10-25%.
- Environmentally friendly. Metal roofs not only have 25-95% recycled content, depending on the material used, but are also 100% recyclable at the end of their life as a roof. In contrast, most shingle tear-off waste ends up as part of the building-related waste stream — up to 20 billion pounds per year.