| Metal roofing is gaining in popularity among | | | | and 900 pounds in the case of concrete tiles. While |
| homeowners who are steadily realizing the benefits | | | | re-roofing, you can use special types of metal |
| of having metal roofs. Metal roofing available today is | | | | shingles without tearing off the existing roof. While |
| the preferred choice of homeowners due to various | | | | building a new house costs can be reduced, as less |
| factors like durability, attractiveness and the energy | | | | structural supports are required for metal roofs. Less |
| efficiency resulting in considerable savings. | | | | structural support means saving. |
| A professionally installed metal roof will last a lifetime; | | | | A roofing contractor can install metal roofs quickly. |
| companies are offering warranties from 20 to 50 | | | | Multi-shingle sections or individual sheets are easier to |
| years and more on their products. Conventional | | | | install than three-tab asphalt shingles. Metal roofing |
| asphalt based roofs require to be changed after | | | | being noncombustible is rated as Class 'A'. However, |
| every 10 to 20 years. According to the Athena | | | | metal roofing applied on wood may be rated lower. |
| Sustainable Materials Institute, every year about 6 to | | | | In the unlikely event of lightening striking your home, |
| 9 million tons of asphalt based roofing material is | | | | metal roofing will disperse the energy safely |
| discarded in the US, this usually goes to the land fill | | | | throughout the structure of the house and since it is |
| sites, in Canada about 1.25 million tons of asphalt | | | | noncombustible, it is the most desirable roofing in |
| based roofing material is discarded. Metal roofs are | | | | severe weather conditions. Reputed metal roof |
| environment friendly, as they are made from 100% | | | | manufacturers spend thousands of dollars testing |
| recyclable materials. Metal roofs are fire and insect | | | | their products in Miami-Dade County also known as |
| resistant and can withstand high velocity winds and | | | | HVHZ (high velocity hurricane zone). This area is |
| easily shed snow it can also keep out water if sealed | | | | subjected to the strongest winds in the entire |
| properly. | | | | country. |
| A layer of zinc or aluminum is coated on the steel | | | | Many believe that metal roofing is noisy, but metal |
| and then bonded. Desired paint is then applied this | | | | roofing installed on solid sheathing will actually keep all |
| makes the metal roofs rust proof. Metal roofs reflect | | | | the noise due to bad weather out. There are metal |
| the heat in summer and insulate the interior in winter, | | | | roofs to match all types of styles, colors, and finish |
| efficiently reducing energy bills. Utilizing the dead | | | | and last 2 to 3 times longer than conventional roofs. |
| space between the roof deck and metal also | | | | Due to the inherently energy efficient and ecologically |
| increases energy efficiency. Metal roof is an | | | | friendly nature coupled with the ease in installation, |
| important component in green buildings, given the | | | | metal roofing remains the preferred choice of |
| fact that almost $40 billion are spent annually on | | | | homeowners, architects, and builders. |
| keeping buildings cool in the US. | | | | Metal roofing may seem expensive, but don't forget |
| Metals have higher strength to weight ratio, a 100 | | | | that it will last a lifetime compared to other roofing |
| square feet of metal roofing will typically weigh from | | | | materials. |
| 50 to 100 pounds compared to 750 pounds of tile | | | | |