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METAL ROOFING MYTHS AND BENEFITS METAL ROOFING MYTHS MYTH 1 METAL ROOFING IS NOISY A COMMON MISCONCEPTION MADE BY PEOPLE IS THAT A METAL ROOF WILL BE NOISY SO IF YOU ARE HOPING TO HEAR THE SOUND OF RAIN ON YOUR METAL ROOF YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED A METAL ROOF IS INSTALLED LIKE OTHER ROOFING MATERIAL OVER SOLID SHEATHING W HEN INSTALLED THIS WAY A METAL ROOF IS ACTUALLY JUST AS QUIET AS OTHER ROOFING PRODUCTS ACTUALLY SOME METAL ROOFING SUCH AS STONE COATED ARE QUIETER THAN MANY OTHER TYPES AND EVEN HAVE A 2 HAIL WARRANTY MYTH 2 METAL ROOFING WILL RUST METAL ROOFING SYSTEMS TODAY ARE BUILT TO LAST IF A METAL ROOF IS STEEL IT IS FIRST COATED WITH A COATING OF WITHER ZINC OR A ZINC AND ALUMINUM MIX WHICH INHIBITS THE FORMATION OF RUST IT IS THEN PRIMED AND PAINTED TO PROVIDE THE LONG LASTING COLOR THAT A HOME OWNER DESIRES STANDING SEAM AND SOME METAL SHINGLES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN PAINTED ALUMINUM MYTH 3 METAL ROOFING ATTRACTS LIGHTNING A METAL ROOF WILL NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF YOUR HOME GETTING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING IN FACT IF YOUR ROOF WERE HIT BY LIGHTNING THE METAL WOULD DISPERSE THE ENERGY SAFELY THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE METAL ROOFING IS NOT FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE SO IT IS A SAFER OPTION THAN SAY WOOD SHAKE ESPECIALLY IN AN AREA WHERE WEATHER IS A CONCERN MYTH 4 METAL ROOFING IS TOO HEAVY ACTUALLY METAL ROOFING IN MOST CASES IS 50 LIGHTER AND ASPHALT SHINGLES AND 75 LIGHTER THAN CONCRETE TILES MYTH 5 YOU CANNOT WALK ON A METAL ROOF YOU CAN WALK ON ALL METAL ROOFS CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PRODUCT THAT YOU CHOSE FOR YOUR ROOF

Metal Roofing Benefits More and more homes and commercial buildings are now installing metal roofs Why are homeowners and businesses making the switch from asphalt shingles and other roof types to metal roofing There are numerous benefits to installing a metal roof Here are a few of the more important ones Valuable Investment While the initial cost of a premium metal roof is higher than other roofing materials in the long run it is a better investment of your money Your new metal roof can last a lifetime unlike an asphalt shingle roof which requires re roofing every 10 to 20 years A metal roof may increase the re sale value of a home and most insurance companies offer a home owner insurance reduction for a metal roof Strength Durability A metal roof stands up to all types of wind and weather conditions and meets most building codes for fire wind and impact In terms of longevity a metal roof lasts three to four times longer than asphalt shingle roofs Metal Roof Coating Painting Recent advancements in metal roof painting and coating technology have eliminated the concerns about rust and corrosion Many of the leading manufacturers offer outstanding long term warranties Metal roof design and color selections have also advanced in recent years Metal roofing now provides a long lasting maintenance free and aesthetically pleasing building alternative

Environmentally Friendly Energy Efficient Metal roofing is energy efficient How efficient Tests have shown that a metal roof can reduce cooling costs by as much as 40 In addition metal roofing meets the criteria of recycled content so it s environmentally friendly Metal roofing in both light and dark colors reflects heat effectively to reduce cooling loads in the summer and insulate during the winter This can help lower energy bills Metal roofing can be re cycled so you do not have to worry about toxic waste filling up landfills in the future See other environmental advantages of Stone Coated steel products on our Products page Metal Roofing is Cost Effective When you consider the longevity any possible tax savings and the reduced energy costs metal roofing becomes very attractive In addition residential and commercial building projects can be engineered to meet specific requirements thereby eliminating excess material costs To learn more about All Metal Roofing Specialists please visit our website Request a FREE ESTIMATE