Metal roofing is the most cost effective roof covering, period. That takes into account its longevity, virtually no maintenance, energy savings, safety, and durability.

LONGEVITY: Metal is the only roofing that I know that will realistically last 40 years.

MAINTENANCE FREE: The Plain Galvalume Metal will naturally stay quite clean, unless you have overhanging trees. It normally does not need to be cleaned. A caution regarding painted metal - it will mildew & fade, so it is not as maintenance free as the plain galvalume (silver).

ENERGY SAVINGS: Metal not only reflects the suns rays, but it cools off quickly when the sun stop shining. Other roofing products hold heat for a long time and keep dissipating it into the attic well into the night. A recent customer of ours observed a 16% decrease in attic temperature when they went from a shingle roof to a tan metal roof. That temperature decrease correlated into a decrease in their electric bill over the summer.

SAFETY: Roofing can become windblown projectiles. Properly installed metal is the most wind resistant of any roofing material.

DURABILITY: The durability factor takes into account that you will come through a hurricane much better than any other type of product. A metal roof will reflect wind borne debris rather than absorbing it like other roofing products. Metal is one good way to protect your home from wind, rain, & fire.

There are other advantages like fire, rot, and bug resistance which are not commonly discussed.

Besides the energy savings factor, metal roofing is “Green” because of cleaner water runoff and because of its longevity there will be a significant reduction of waste going into the landfill every 20 years when most roofs need replacement.

Metal roofing comes in a variety of styles and colors to suit your preferences, needs, or budget.

I am a believer in metal. If you need any other help, let me know.

Scott Kauffman
Building and Roofing contractor