Metal Roofs: Residential Metal Roofing

Change is the law of nature; from primitive caves, humans have come a long way. Discoveries and inventions have made our life so much more convenient and safer. Growth is an unending process and today the best we have for our home is metal roofs…how? Don’t we all want fireproof, attractive and wind resistant metal roofs for our residence? The answer is yes we do!

Reasons for increasing use of residential metal roofs in the construction are

• Strength
• Durability
• Fascinating looks
• Light weight
• longevity
• Easy installation
• Energy saving
• Economical in long run
• Low maintenance

Strength: Strength of metals depends on its material make up and microstructure characteristics. Metals used for making metal roofs are steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and alloys of different metals.

Durability: Metal roofs can withstand extreme weather conditions.

Fascinating looks & Light weight: Metal roofs are now available in more style than ever offering a wide variety of styles, patterns, designs, and colors. To a homeowner, a metal roof is like an icing on the cake, a vision of beauty, which can dramatically change the exterior look of a home. Metal’s lightweight is another advantage of metal roofing. Most styles are less than one-third the weight of asphalt/fiberglass shingles.

Longevity & Easy installation: Metal roofs can last a life time, generally almost 50 years or more. The speedy installation of metal roofs is one another attractive features in today’s hectic life.

Energy saving: Conventional roofing materials absorb energy from the sun. Metal, on the other hand, reflects most of the sun’s rays. Metal roofs containing light colors reflect away the UV rays from the sun. This keeps the house cool. During day, metal also cools more quickly. Due to which, the upper floor space remains cooler, as does the living space below. Conventional roofing materials require more energy to maintain a cooler living space.

Economical in long run & low maintenance: Metal roofs last longer than their contemporaries and are price effective if we add up the maintenance cost and other costs in a long run. Maintenance cost is almost negligible.

However like everything else it is very important to pay attention to the details, as in any other engineering work roofs components are designed with due consideration to the environment and the load factor. So if one wants to reap the benefits of the metal roofs, one should choose the technicians wisely.

Metal roofs system could be dented as any other thing when hit hard and can break the silence however, using adequate padding materials can control the same. Though metal roofs are very durable, they occasionally dent, which can be replaced. It is generally best to call an installer who is trained in working with your particular type of roof. In case you have any paperwork on the original purchase of the roof, check it to see if the warranty will cover repair, generally it does. Seal small holes or cracks with roofing cement after cleaning the area with a wire brush.

With metal tile roofs problems of infestation and rot that occur with wood roofing materials have been eliminated. They are highly fire resistant, can withstand extreme weather conditions, low maintenance and environment friendly. Metal tile roof looks beautiful and elegant, something I would go for.

As per the Metal Roofing Alliance, "Most metal roofing comes with a true 30-50 year manufacturer warranty, plus a workmanship warranty from the installer."

As said by Dewitt Bodeen "I like to see a home like this, a home connected with people's thoughts and work, things they love." Similarly metal roofs are style combined with strength. It is enigmatic and durable, something we like so much. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, the popularity of metal roofing products has increased dramatically over the past decade, which clearly indicates that homeowners are becoming increasingly aware of the product’s benefits.