Metal roofs of today come with a super-tough factory finish, making their durability exceptional and offering supreme resistances weather-related damages. Asphalt or wood shingling collects snow while a metal roofing system sheds it, preventing the formation of ice dams that can damage roof structure. Metal roofs don’t degrade under direct sun exposure the way wood shingling can. And metal roofing doesn’t lose its protective layer like asphalt shingling does, gradually shedding the protective granules that coat the asphalt. A quality metal roofing installation will exceed building code requirements for high wind resistance. And though hail damage (dimpling) may happen in the event of a severe hail storm, any dented panels are normally very easy to replace.

Metal roofing holds up well in the face of rain, hail, and wind.

Metal roofs are great at holding cool air in in the summer and warm air in in the winter. Even the most basic metal roof reflects much of the solar radiation that an asphalt roof would absorb. But beyond this, various finishing choices can make a metal roof even more energy efficient. In relatively warm areas, pre-painted or granular-coated metal roofs do an even better job of reflecting solar radiation and even remit much of what was absorbed.

As mentioned above, metal roofing is a good choice for energy efficiency, and that helps to make it a sustainable choice. In addition, metal roofs are made of recycled materials and can be recycled again when their useful lives are finally through. They can also go on right over old asphalt roofs, which reduces the waste going into landfills.

Metal is malleable, and this allows metal roofing to fit well on various types of roofs and to do a superior job of protecting chimneys, gutters, soffits, and other roofing elements. Metal roofing is available in both steep-slope and low-slope applications.

Metal roofing is available in a great many metal roofing colors (although some are available only by special order.) Similarly, it comes in a number of profiles and textures.

As mentioned above, the longevity of metal roofing can translate to savings in the long run, and so can its energy efficiency. Even in the short run, however, metal roofing commonly comes in large shingle swaths or large sheets and can go on right over old asphalt shingle roofs. That makes it faster to install, and that in turn saves on labor and holds down metal roofing costs. It’s not the cheapest roofing option, but even so, it fits most budgets.

As you almost certainly know, metal doesn’t catch fire. This natural resistance could help to save a structure or the lives of the people inside.

Metal roofs are no more likely to be struck by lightning than other roofs, and if they should happen to be, the fact that they won’t catch fire provides superior protection.

No, because a metal roof is so durable. Metal roofing is actually rated to withstand 120-mph wind.

No. Metal roofs can look like asphalt, clay, slate, and cedar.

While in the short term, metal roofing costs more than asphalt shingles, its reduced maintenance cost and longer lifespan means you save money in the long run.

It unquestionably is due to its ability to reflect UV and the weather-tight design that keeps climate-controlled air inside a building.

As you almost certainly know, metal doesn’t catch fire. This natural resistance could help to save a structure or the lives of the people inside.