Mention a metal roof, and the image that comes to mind for most people is that of an industrial/commercial building or, perhaps, their grandfather’s old, dilapidated barn. Each year, more than seven million roofs are replaced or installed. In the past 10 years, the number of homeowners opting for metal roofs has tripled, increasing the demand for metal roofing from a 3% market share in 1998 to over 10% in 2012. When in the market for a new roof, consider the advantages a roof by a metal roofer in Denton TX, has to offer.
- Durability and Longevity – A metal roof is expected to last 40-60 years; two to three times that of an asphalt roof. Metal roofs can withstand severe weather extremes, including heavy snow loads, hail storms, and winds up to 135 mph, equal to an EF2 tornado! Metal roofs shed snow easily and eliminate ice build-up at the eves, preventing water from collecting under the roof edges that leads to leaks. Metal roofs will not split, peel, lift, break, rot or burn.
- Energy Efficient – Metal roofing is made from recycled metal. Should a metal roof ever need to be replaced, it, too, is 100% recyclable. It is estimated by the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center that more than 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are disposed of every year. A metal roof reduces attic temperatures by as much as 35%, decreasing the workload of air-conditioning units. With the development of cool pigment technology, metal roofs reflect up to 85% of the sun’s energy, resulting in nearly a 40% energy savings.
- Miscellaneous Benefits – For example, metal roofs weigh 50% less than their asphalt counterparts. Metal roofing comes in many standard colors as well as custom-tinted, low gloss, EnergyStar, and LEED-compliant coatings/colors. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification system designed by the U.S Green Building Council.
Be sure to consider a Metal Roofer in Denton TX, for your first or next commercial or residential roof. The use of metal roofing as an alternative to asphalt and shingles is likely to continue increasing in popularity. Many consumers have discovered that, by re-roofing their home with a metal roof, they have enhanced the value of their home, and increased their fuel savings, as well.
