Go green - Install residential metal roofing
November 26th, 2007 | by admin |Residential metal roofing is quickly becoming a desirable alternative to traditional shingles. Along with its many advantages over conventional roofing, residential metal roofing is now available in several styles and designer colors, allowing you to add beauty and value to your home. Metal roofing is much stronger and more durable than asphalt shingle roofing. Your metal roof can last twice as long as most conventional roofs. Because metal roofing is so durable, it has long been the choice for many school, government, and industrial buildings. Metal roofing is superior to other roofing in all types of weather conditions, including hail and wind. Unlike shingles, metal roofing will not deteriorate due to sun exposure. High winds and hail storms can destroy a roof, but a metal roof can handle wind speeds up to 140 MPH and is extremely hail resistant. Metal roofing performs so well, that in many states, having a metal roof can qualify you for a discount on your homeowner’s insurance. Lighter colored metal roofs reflect away much of the sun’s UV rays, which can help keep your house cooler and lower cooling costs by as much as 25% or more. According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills annually. The recycled content of steel in metal roofing is much higher than the recycled content in asphalt shingles. Due to the low weight of metal roofing, it can, in many cases, be installed directly over your existing roof, saving the financial costs associated with removal and disposal, as well as saving the environment.
