Want a Long Lasting and Durable Roof?
Today’s roof repair and installation contractor blog is about metal roofing and what its benefits are. When compared to other roofing materials, a metal roof does come with a few distinct advantages. It is more durable than asphalt tiles, lasts from 30 to 60 years with a lesser degree of disintegration and decomposition. Metal, however, can be expensive to install, but it is much lighter than other tiles, which places less stress on your walls and rafters.
Metal is extremely fire resistant, which means anyone that lives in wildfire areas will feel safer with such a roof. Even though ceramic tiles are also fire retardant, have cost about the same, they do have a specific architectural style and are a lot heavier. With its better ability to contract and expand with the heat, metal does provide more protection against hurricane winds, snow, sleet, and hailstorms, and yes even heat waves.
The right style can often complement almost any home’s architecture, ranging from Victorian to contemporary to Craftsman. This is due to the fact metal can be coated with any color or texture to resemble the grain of wood or the chiseled surface of slate. The sheet arrangements can also be customized, unlike the standard form of shingles. Homeowners can choose from offset rows, vertical slats, large sheets, or small tiles, whichever is preferred.
Because metal reflects a great deal of the sun, it can save homeowners money over the lifespan of the roof in energy bills. For example, a light-colored roof can save almost 20% in air conditioning expenses during the summer. While the cost of the roof is quite high, the cost of installation is significantly lower as it can be installed straight over a pre-existing asphalt roof.
We, at Ridgevalley Roofing Inc. based in Modesto, CA, hope you enjoyed our blog. However, if you are in need of a professional roof repair expert, you need to call us today at (209) 988-8212.