When choosing a metal roof for your home, some important things to consider are durability, weather resistance and of course, curb appeal. Today, we’ll discuss some primary benefits of metal roofing which set them apart from other roofing alternatives.
Let’s start with durability. Made of durable steel, metal roofing can offer extreme hail resistance. Some roofing panels pass the Class-4 rating, which is the highest tested rating for impact resistance under the UL 2218 standard for metal roofing panels. This certification indicates the roof material has passed testing that simulates withstanding 2” diameter hail with no visible defect. Some metal roofing panels are also wind resistant – up to 140 mph – as well as fire resistant.
The next major benefit of buying metal roofing is that some carry a 30-year warranty on the finish to ensure it looks vibrant for decades.
In a world striving for energy efficiency, metal roofing rises to the top. Metal roofing offers a couple of ways in which it keeps homes cooler and reduces air conditioning costs often by 20% or more. First, light colored metal roofs and some metal roofs with special pigments in dark colors reflect radiant heat. Secondly, metal roofs lose any gained heat very quickly to the sky when the sun sets, goes behind a cloud or even when a slight breeze blows. Other roofing materials capture and retain the sun’s heat. Because of their high-tech coatings, some metal roofs may help lower your air conditioning and heating bills.
Finally, the beauty of metal roofing is unsurpassed – metal roofing is available in designer colors and several panel styles to choose from.
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