Expert Tips On Metal Roofing Sheets

Metal roofing sheets have become a popular choice of roofing material over the past decade or so, especially from the UK’s leading manufacturer Phoenix Steels but just why are metal roofs so popular and why should you consider choosing metal if you are building a new home or replacing that old roof? Let’s take a look at the benefits you can gain from having a metal roof.

A Metal Roof May Never Need Replacing

One of the main benefits of choosing a metal roof, is the longevity. While most other roof materials wear out and need to be replaced within 15 to 20 years depending on where you live, metal roofs can last 50 years or longer even in the worst weather conditions. This means that once you install a metal roof you may never have to replace you roof again. They also require little or no repairs and little or no maintenance making them idea for every one who owns a home.

Highly Resistant to Weather

Metal is highly resistant to all types of weather conditions. Unlike asphalt and some other materials, metal will never allow for water penetration regardless of how old they get. Water simply runs off. In addition, those living in snowy areas find that snow easily slides off their roofs keeping that heavy snow from building up. Add to that the fact that metal roofs are resistant to heat, and can withstand high winds without damage. This makes a metal ideal for homes all over the world.

Energy Efficient

Most metal roofs are now treated with a special paint that reflects the rays of the sun, making these roofs incredibly energy efficient even in summer and hot climates. And because most roof companies guarantee that even their roof paint lasts 25 years, you won’t need to repaint your roof in order to keep it energy efficient for many years to come.

Environmentally Friendly

While most people don’t think of a metal roof as being environmentally friendly, when you stop to think about how many tons of shingles and roofing tiles end up in landfills every year, you can easily see how having a metal roof that lasts for the lifetime of your home, or at least 50 years is extremely healthy for the environment, reducing tons of waste every single year.

Increase the Value of your Home

Another reason for choosing a metal for your roof is they can actually increase the value of your home should you decide to sell it. Because of the longevity and ease of maintenance, prospective home buyers know they won’t have to worry about replacing the roof right after purchasing the home, and they likely won’t ever have to worry about replacing it. This means that they know they will be saving money during the time that they own the home, which makes purchasing your home a good deal.

So, let’s look at the benefits of choosing a metal roof.

• May never need to be replaced
• Low maintenance
• Weather resistant
• Energy efficient
• Environmentally friendly
• Increases the value of your home

Given these benefits it’s seems like everyone would want to choose a metal for their roof. However, some people do have concerns with this type of roof, so let’s take a look at those concerns and see if they are really something you need to worry about.

Cost

One of the main concerns people have is the cost. While there is no doubt that a metal costs more initially than standard roofing materials, you need to look at the big picture. Most roofs need at least some repair every few years. These repairs can be both time consuming and expensive. However, metal will seldom if ever need to be repaired so that initial cost may well be the only money that you will ever put into your roof.

In addition, if you plan on living in your home 30 or 40 years, you can expect that you will have to replace that roof at least twice during your ownership, plus the cost of repairing it between replacements which will end up costing more in the long run than having a metal roof installed in the first place. So it really is a matter of pay now or pay more later.

Style

The other concern people have when considering metal is that they are worried that this type of roof simply won’t have the stylish look of more traditional materials. However, the truth is that metal roofs are now made in a number of beautiful styles and colors including:

• Singles
• Cedar Shake look tiles
• Tiles
• Vertical Panels

This means that a metal roof can enhance of the look of any style or age home. However, seeing for yourself is believing so why not check out some of the great styles that are now available and you just might decide that you have every reason in the world to choose a metal roof for your home or business.

Phoenix Steels are experts in all things metal roofing. Visit our blog to read more articles about all aspects of roofing, such as Common Roofing Terms Explained.