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The natural properties of the steel, aluminum, zinc and coppers usually used in metal roofing are more than 50% lighter than asphalt products and up to 75% lighter than concrete tile. Especially in areas that get heavy snows, metal roofing is the preferred choice as a durable, lightweight roofing alternative.
Every product you buy for your home should have a warranty. While most premium asphalt roofs will last somewhere between 12 and 20 years, metal can last more than 60. That’s why you’ll find most metal roofing with warranties around 50 years – nearly four times than most other roofing products.
A home is a long-term investment, and homeowners should think of their roof in the same manner. While asphalt can be cheaper than metal initially, spread out over 60 years – which isn’t long at all in housing terms – metal is the clear choice. Consider this: If a metal roof is covering your home, you’ll probably never have to re-roof again. Asphalt requires re-roofing every 15 years or so. And while costs vary from region to region, metal will win the cost battle every time.
Installing a new roof or re-roofing is a serious and specialized matter. Because there are so many factors when installing roofs, for instance, the roof’s pitch, size and current condition, combined with regional weather patterns and the homeowner’s particular roofing selection it is very difficult to quote costs without actually seeing the project. However, because metal can usually be laid right on top of the existing roof, the clean-up process is quick and easy, eliminating loose nails in the lawn and shards of material to be disposed of.
Proper roof maintenance is essential to insure it lasts as long as possible. The benefit of a metal roof, is that maintenance is essentially nothing. With any roof, it is a good idea to occasionally remove any debris – branches, leaves, etc. – that may have fallen onto it. With a metal roof, this usually entails nothing more than hosing the roof down, usually from the ground. Properly installed, a metal roof needs only to be admired.
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The goal of the MRA is to promote residential metal roofing by educating consumers on the many benefits of metal roofing. As a member manufacturer, you'll help promote the use of residential metal roofing to interested consumers, and gain access to consumer leads. For more information, contact Tom Black, Executive Director, at tlblack@metalroofing.com.
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