Metal roofing is a great option for “greening up” your
home. Metal roofs reflect heat from the
sun – keeping your home cooler when it’s hot – like right now. During the winter, a metal roof sheds snow
and ice. The build-up of snow and ice
could be dangerous on a normal roof, but with a metal roof, this is just one
less thing to worry about.
Additionally, a metal roof can generally be installed over
the existing asphalt shingle roof, so you won’t be adding to the landfills.
Metal roofing is considered a green roofing material, which
means it contains a significant portion of recycled metal materials.
Advantages of a Metal Roof:
- Properly
installed, a metal roof should last as long as the house
- Metal
roofing is affordable considering the fact that a Metal roof is permanent.
- Doesn't
deteriorate, crack, split, break, burn or blow off
- Engineered
for strength
- Special
coating process resists dirt
- Lightweight:
less than 1/3 the weight of asphalt
- Environmentally
correct – made from up to 50% recycled material and is 100% recyclable
- Energy
efficient: Metal reflects radiant heat from the sun, minimizing midday
heat gain.
- Many
styles, colors and finishes to choose from
- Increases
your home’s value
