Metal Roofing: Yay or Nay
For years roofing materials have been dominated by stone and asphalt or max wood for those who wanted to add luxe to their roofs. Over a period, many new roofing material alternatives have flooded the market. Customers looking to get new roofs have some options to choose. When it comes to buying roofing materials, there are a lot of factors that influence the final buying decisions. One of the newest additions to the roofing materials market is the metal roofing.
In the recent past, metal roofing has gained immense popularity. Residential roofing contractors Dearborn MI have been recommending metal roofing left, right and center. However, like any other material, even metal has its pros and cons. If you are struggling to decide whether you should get metal roofing for your house or not, you might want to have an insight into its merits and demerits.
Long Life
More often than not, residential roofs get damaged due to their weak resistance to weather conditions such as rain, hail, snow and strong winds. Metal roofing functions exceptionally well and has the extraordinary strength to such weather conditions. Depending on how professionally the metal roofing installed, it can last for over a century or possibly even more. Manufacturers back metal roofing with a warranty of up to wear while the coating warranted for up to 30 years.
Weight
Metal roofing is much more lightweight as compared to other counterparts. The heavier roofing materials require additional reinforcements for structural support. Weight incurs additional costs. The lightweight of metal roofing allows you to save costs on additional fundamental support protocols. Moreover, certain types of metal roofing do not even require stripping when you need to get roofing replaced, and you can top it with a new layer which means additional cost savings for repairs and replacements.
Resistance to Fire
Metal roofing is categorized as Class A material since they have the highest resistance to fire. Metal roofs are non-combustible. Therefore they are highly resistant to fire. Said, know that the overall fire resistance of the house depends on the material used as a support structure or in the inner layers of the roofing underneath the metal. For example, if the metal applied over a layer of wood, it will be downgraded to a Category C for reduced resistance to fire.
Cost
It is true that as far as day to day costs of metal roofing is concerned, it is effortless in the pocket. It does not require high maintenance and doesn’t need repairs or replacements for a long time. It is also very energy efficient which helps you save on energy costs. However, on the downside, the initial values of installing metal roofing are very high. It requires qualified and competent roofers who have expertise in installing metal roofs. Its high initial costs put off most customers from buying metal roofing.
Noise
In the event of rainfall, hailstorm or snow, metal roofs can be very noisy. With the constant pelting over sheets of metal, living under a rood that makes so much noise during rain can very disturbing and discomforting.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
