Metal roofing is rapidly becoming the material of choice for many. But metal roofing isn’t just a fad – its popularity has been driven by a long list of attractive benefits. In this post, we share the top five reasons why you should consider investing in a metal roof of your own!
Environmentally Friendly
Getting a metal roof helps the planet. Metal roofs are considered to be a highly sustainable alternative to traditional materials. This is for a number of reasons. For starters, they’re made up at least 25 percent recycled materials – and the roofs themselves are 100 percent recyclable!
Metal roofing also gives you the perfect platform to embark on future eco-conscious initiatives like solar panels.
Lightweight
Metal roofing is light. So lightweight in fact, that it can sometimes be applied directly on top of your current roof without any removal or addition of structural support! So, if you already have an existing roof this may be a very compelling benefit. Metal roofing runs from 100 – 150 pounds per square, compared to 750 – 1000 pounds per square for concrete tile!
Energy-Efficient
Here’s an interesting fact: the money you spend on the installation of your metal roof will likely be recouped from the added savings in monthly cooling and heating costs alone. This is largely due to a metal roof’s ability to reflect heat and insulate the interior. Metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat instead of absorbing it. This can result in a cooling costs reduction of up to 25 percent!
Painless Installation
A metal roof is easy to install and will save you time and energy! Why? Because metal roofing material comes in 12- to 36-inch panels making installation quick, easy, and painless. Don’t want a crew at your house for days on end? A metal roof is your solution.
Durable
We may have saved the best for last. A metal roof’s impressively long lifespan perhaps the number one reason that so many people are flocking to it. A properly installed metal roof will typically last as long as the house, with an expected lifespan of 50+ years! Contrast that with a traditional asphalt roof and you’ll see a very different story – they typically last a meager 12 years!
Still aren’t sure if a metal roof is right for you? Learn more and get a real quote from Walker Brothers Roofing!
