Metal Roofing Advanatages

Metal Roofing Advanatages

Metal Roofing More Expensive but Lasts

By Len Bonifield

Last of four parts
Installing a metal roof can lower air-conditioning costs and improve comfort in the home. Once you install a metal roof you will never have to install a roof again; the life cycle cost of a metal roof is reasonable as compared to other materials when measured over the years.

Metal roofs come in many different styles and colors. Styles can provide an appearance of shingle, tile, standing seam shingle and more. They are rust free and won't fade in the bright sun.

Metal roofs have often been used on expensive, top-end homes. They cost more to install than shingle roofs, but the difference is not as great when reroofing. Metal roofs can be applied over several layers of old shingles, so the tear-off expenses are eliminated. If you are looking for the appearance of tile or slate the lighter weight metal will not require roof reinforcement.

According to the article by James Dully, the Florida Solar Energy Center built test homes with various roofs. In 90-degree weather, the attic temperature with a simulated cedar shake aluminum roof was almost 30 degrees cooler than one with asphalt shingles. This might result in considerably less cooling load on your central air conditioner.

A tremendous advantage to metal roofs is that they are fireproof.

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