| Before you make a decision, here's a quick | | | | is measured. With asphalt shingles, |
| comparison and contrast of the two most | | | | maintenance or roofing repair is essential. |
| popular roofing materials, metal and asphalt. | | | | You may opt to patch up or replace said |
| Installation, longevity, durability and | | | | shingles. Durability-wise, metal is the way |
| cost---these are a few of the considerations | | | | to go. You don't have worry about combustion, |
| that need to be raised in the selection | | | | rusting, breaking or algae growth. Metal roof |
| process. I'll be discussing all four and | | | | is made up of aluminum and galvanized steel |
| several other aspects that I see appropriate | | | | that prevents the inception of any of these. |
| for the topic at hand. Let's start with | | | | Virtually maintenance-free, this is one of |
| installation. Steel or metal roof | | | | the selling points of a metal roof. Its |
| installation is not an easy task. Even the | | | | downside, denting. Though it would depend on |
| DIY aficionados would take a considerable | | | | the composition; copper and aluminum dents |
| amount of time setting a steel roof in place. | | | | easily. Remember, nature can effortlessly |
| Fastening must be done correctly to avoid | | | | leave her mark on your roof. Another setback |
| movement, which happens when the metal | | | | is the noise it produces during rain or |
| expands or contracts depending on the | | | | hailstorms. However, this can be remedied. |
| temperature. The installation procedure is | | | | Take into account that the metal roof is |
| not only complicated but dangerous, too. Note | | | | installed over a solid surface and with the |
| that you're dealing with metal, its surface | | | | attic insulation as support, these contribute |
| is slippery and walking in it is borderline | | | | to limit the noise that the metal gives off. |
| risky. In addition, most of the equipment | | | | |
| required to properly install this type of | | | | Last but not the least is the cost. Hands |
| roof are difficult to maneuver. With that | | | | down, asphalt shingles is way cheaper than |
| said, I suggest you hire a professional to do | | | | its closest rival. From the materials used to |
| the installation for you. But with the | | | | the installation itself, costs are fairly |
| asphalt shingles, it's the reverse. Mounting | | | | economical. But when the material starts to |
| asphalt shingles is rather simple and | | | | break, one must be ready to cough up some |
| straightforward, one need not have a to be a | | | | cash for periodical repairs or replacements. |
| rocket scientist to pull off this kind of | | | | Initially, metal roof is expensive but same |
| installation. The occupants can do the | | | | will work its worth in the long run. Given |
| installation themselves. | | | | the lifetime of 35 to a lifetime with minimal |
| | | | to none metal roofing repair, most people |
| Longevity and durability, I'll be tackling | | | | would choose metal over asphalt. Businessmen, |
| both the same time. With a guarantee of at | | | | mindful of their investments, would opt for |
| least 35 years to a lifetime, metal roof | | | | the same type. For them, a metal roof is |
| trumps asphalt, the latter with only 15 to 30 | | | | considered an investment that lasts a |
| years under its belt. Actually, it is Mother | | | | lifetime. |
| Nature who dictates the longevity of these | | | | |
| materials. From hailstorms, blizzards, forest | | | | With all of these discussed, with whatever |
| fires, strong typhoons, high winds to | | | | material you choose, make certain that it |
| powerful seismic quakes---this is the | | | | will serve its main purpose that is to |
| standard where the existence of the material | | | | protect you and your possessions. |