Metal Vs. Traditional Roofing Materials
- Metal roofs hold up to almost any weather and offer more durability than composite shingles, which often fall off. Metal roofs are also fireproof, and they are difficult to dent.
- Produced in sheets or sections, metal roofs can take on almost any appearance a homeowner desires. Other roofing materials, such as wood shakes, shingles or clay, offer unique features but lack metal's versatility.
- Metal roofs reflect sunlight, a benefit other roofing materials do not offer. Reflection reduces the heat that reaches the home, which helps conserve energy and create lower utility bills.
- Professional installers are generally needed to install metal roofs, as they often necessitate complicated designs. Despite their complicated nature, metal roofs can be installed quickly by a trained professional.
- Metal roofs can become expensive if they are customized and comprised of high-quality metal, but they increase a home's value and are extremely long-lasting.