Pros & Cons of metal roofs vs. shingle vs. spanish tile | Ask The Experts Forum

Christian Otvos 1/15/2006	Hello, I am doing a report on the pros and cons of three different types of roofing materials for a convenience store: standing seam metal roof versus shingle roof versus spanish tile. Looking for any information on pros and cons not related to cost.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7405/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 1/16/2006	You are comparing three very different products ... different looks, different weights, different life expectancies. What specific points are you trying to compare? A lot of times for a commercial building, aesthetics mean a great deal -- metal offers great color choice and you can also get metal roofs that look like tile, shingles, slate, shake, etc. Tile generally cannot be used well on a steep pitch mansard if that is what the building will have. Also, you must deal with the weight of the tile. All three products generally have a minimum pitch of about 3:12 though there are metal systems which can be used at lower pitches.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7406/find/
David Stickle 1/16/2006	Metal Roofs are also a money saver in the long run. Most insurance companies offer up to a 10% discount for people/business with metal roofs.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7407/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 1/16/2006	Thanks David. Insurance discounts, if available, will vary from company to company and from state to state.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/7408/find/

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