Definitely! Metal roofing comes in a variety of styles, colors and finishes and is made to look just like other popular types of roofing material including cedar shake, slate, asphalt shingles and clay tiles.
Where can homeowners go for more information on metal roofing?
Homeowners can go to www.metalroofing.com to learn more about metal roofing, view the various styles available and participate in the "Ask the Experts" section.
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mystery for many homeowners. With the number of options available, it has become increasingly difficult to choose.
Tom Black, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), answers the most common questions most homeowners have about metal roofing:
Why should a homeowner consider metal roofing?
Metal roofs can initially cost three to four times
more than traditional roofing materials, but home-
owners should keep in mind that the typical
asphalt or cedar roof requires replacement every
15 years. While asphalt or cedar roofs are initially cheaper, when homeowners consider the cost of a metal roof spread out over a 60-year period, metal is the clear choice.
Not at all. Metal roofs with solid sheathing and insulation control noise from rain, hail and bad weather just as well as any other roofing material.
available. Whether it's hail, snow, severe winds or
even fire, metal roofing protects homeowners from
whatever Mother Nature can throw their way. For
example, in a hail storm, a metal roof's solid structure
prevents dents, dings and other damage hail is known
to cause. In fact, homeowners in some areas receive
up to a 30 percent reduction in their homeowners
insurance for having a metal roof installed.
energy?
One of the most beneficial aspects of metal roofing is its ability to insulate a home. Not only does metal roofing keep the house comfortable regardless of the weather outside, but it can actually lower air conditioning and heating bills.
While most premium asphalt roofs will last from 12
to 20 years, metal can last more than 60. That's
why you'll find most metal roofing with warranties
of about 50 years -- nearly four times more than
most other roofing products.
