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Metal Roofs
If you are looking at having a metal roof placed on a home or commercial building you have come to the right place. We’ve got all the knowledge, all the pros and cons, listed right below.
Metal and tin roofs are actually becoming quite popular in residential settings just as the commercial. It has actually been proven the rain on a metal roof can actually be quite soothing. Similar to the white noise one may fall asleep to from a fan. It has even become so popular that there have been many sleeping and guided meditation apps that use rain on a tin roof to calm you down.
A study done by McGraw Hill Construction Analytics has actually found that metal roof jobs / replacements have taken up an 11% share in the roofing industry as of 2015, second only to asphalt shingles which still proves to be the most popular.
So, why are people are turning to metal roofs in droves? Check out this list of pros and cons!
Metal Roofs Are Long Lasting - Pro
Perhaps one of the best reasons it’s such a great pick among the consumers is that it has a very long life span and is recommended by every roofing pro who knows his stuff! A study conducted by the famed McGraw-Hill has found that 22% of people made their decision because the proven strength that they have been shown through either their friends or industry professionals. Meanwhile a whopping 26% were pushed in the direction of a metal roof because of its longevity! So, what kind of life span are we looking at here? Well as long as the roof is installed by the right roofing company, and the materials are top notch, you can expect your metal roof to last in the neighborhood of 40-70 years! And get this…companies will often offer these builds with a 30 to 50 year span. Odds are in your favor that so long as you keep up with regular maintenance, you’ll likely never have to deal with the frustration of a roof replacement ever again! Imagine that! But how does it stand up to storms? Just fine. Metals roofs are known to be able to withstand winds of up to 140mph. Thanks to special coatings in the recent years, you do not have to worry about cracks or rust!
Metal Roofs Are Pricey - Con
The best isn’t always free right? That’s especially the case with roofing. Most metal roofing materials can be expected to come at a cost of $120 – $900 per 100 feet according to the guys over at home advisor. Even though the pricing can be a bit discomforting since it seems like it’s almost 10x more than your standard asphalt roof, that’s not where it stops. There is also installation and labor costs which aren’t cheap for this kind of work either. There is some good news though…this is likely to be the only roof you are ever going to have to put on your house. You might find yourself having to replace a regular roof many times over, but that will not be the case if you choose a metal roof!
Environmentally Friendly - Pro
It may come as a shock to you, but the regular asphalt roofs that one chooses to be installed on their home is actually less environmentally friendly a metal roof. Asphalt roofs increase our dependency on fossil fuels which we are all trying to kick to the curb. And because an asphalt roof needs a replacement every 10-20 years, this means that 19 billion pounds and change are sent to landfills every year after being ripped of a home. By choosing to build a metal roof, you can be the change you want to see in the world.
Metal Roofs Dent - Con
Even though the metal of these roofs are tough and can withstand a lot of pressure…it is not uncommon for them to be dented. Granted these things only occur from very extreme weather like hail, ice, and heavy branches that fall from wind…it is something that should be considered when making a decision. Can you live with the occasional dent? However, if you want to put your best foot forward and choose a material that will likely never dent like aluminum or copper…then steel is your best choice!
Conclusion
Metal roofs have their pros and cons, at the end of the day all you have to do is decide whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze. If you want a roof that will last your whole life, then metal roofing is the way to go in Colorado Springs!
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