When you are thinking about replacing your roof, there are many different roofing material options available to you. One of those options is metal roofing. However, you might not know much about metal roofing.
This guide will teach you more about metal roofing and the many benefits it can provide your home. Then, you will be able to decide whether metal roofing is the right roofing material for your re-roofing project.
Metal Roofing Comes in a Variety of Materials
When most people think about metal roofing, they think that all metal roofs are essentially the same. The reality is that there are several different types of metal that can be used for roofing. Steel and aluminum are the two most popular materials for metal roofing.
When it comes to steel, there are several options as well, such as galvanized, weathering, and galvalume steel roofing. Galvanized steel uses a layer of zinc to protect the inner steel while galvalume steel uses aluminum and zinc coatings to protect the underlying steel. Weathering steel is made up of layers of pure steel.
Pure zinc and copper roofing materials are also available. However, these materials are rarer and a great deal pricier than aluminum and steel varieties.
Metal Roofs Are Long-Lasting
Another important fact is that metal roofs are designed to be long-lasting. Metal roofs, when installed properly can last several decades, some upwards of
50 years
or more. Many experts in the roofing industry say that a metal roof can last as long as the house itself, and certainly, as long as the person installing the roof will own the house.
When you compare the longevity of metal roofs to other roofing options, most other options simply do not hold up. For example, asphalt shingles are a popular roofing option for a home, and they only tend to last around 20 years, at most.
Metal Roofs Can Help Improve Energy Efficiency
When you are considering your roofing options, you may be wondering about the energy efficiency of the materials you are looking at. Metal roofing can be an excellent option when it comes to energy efficiency.
Metal is naturally reflective of thermal energy and light. This means your roof will not absorb the heat from the sun, instead, the heat will be bounced back away from your home. According to State Farm, your energy costs and usage can be reduced by as much as 10 to 25 percent with the installation of a metal roof.
Metal Roofs Are Environmentally Friendly
Many people are looking for roofing options that are better for the environment and that can reduce a home's overall carbon footprint. If this is a concern for you, then metal roofing could be an ideal choice.
Most metal roofs are made, at least partially, from recycled materials. Additionally, if you were ever to remove your metal roofing later, you would be able to recycle the entire contents of your roof.
Metal Roofs Are Lightweight
The weight of your roof matters during the installation process. If a roofing material is heavy like tile or rubber roofing, then additional supports are needed to provide the structure and stability a heavy roof needs to stay up.
However, metal roofing is quite lightweight. Metal roofing tends to run between
50 and 150
pounds per square foot. This is much lighter than many other popular roofing materials, which means you can use the same underlayment as your previous roof (assuming there was no damage). Because the material is so lightweight the installation process is easier than other roofing types.
Now that you know more about metal roofs and their many benefits, it is time to call our
roofing company
to get your new roof installed as soon as possible.
