Metal Roofing
About Metal Roofing
Look Good
Metal roofs once got a bad rap for their bright shiny colors and metallic look, but finishes are now much more compatible with home exteriors. Having lost their "barnyard" image and sporting a host of colors, finishes, and profiles, metal roofs can resemble everything from tile to asphalt shingles or cedar shakes.
Save Energy
Americans spend a whopping $40 billion annually to cool buildings. Studies show that metal roofing with Energy Star certified high reflectance paint systems can save you up to 40% on cooling costs when compared to typical asphalt shingles.
Your typical dark asphalt shingle absorbs most of the solar radiation that hits it, making your attic a very hot place during the summer. On the contrary, metal roofing works by reflecting much of the sun's energy back into the atmosphere, lowering attic temperatures and subsequent cooling loads.
Save Money
After the initial investment, a metal roof is the least costly option over the life of the roof because it is virtually maintenance-free and can last 50 years or more.
Additional tax and insurance savings may be realized due to the outstanding durability and strength of metal roofing, depending on the state and region.
Extreme Durability
Metal roofs are one of the most durable and weather resistant materials on the market today and have the highest UL ratings for fire, wind, and impact resistance. In most areas, they can be expected to last three or more times longer than a comparable asphalt shingle roof. Metal roofing excels in areas with high wind, humidity, or temperature extremes, and it can actually help protect against the hazards of lightning.
A Smarter Investment
How would you like to have a roof that doesn't just save you money, but actually makes you money? From an appraisal standpoint, William Hippard, president of the MRA in Seattle, WA, says that metal roofs actually add about $1.45 per square foot to a home's overall value.
Remodeling Magazine reported that upgrading to a metal roof provides a better ROI than simply replacing asphalt shingles. Depending on your specific area, a metal roof will typically add 1% to 6% to your home’s resale value, with the highest gains occuring along the east coast states.
Product Lines
Union Steel Roofing
Coated Steel Corporation Roofing
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Copper Roofing
Copper roofing, first applied 2,500 years ago and still widely specified by leading architects for commercial and institutional buildings, is growing in popularity for private homes. Taken with its beauty, durability and corrosion resistance, more and more homeowners are beginning to demand copper roofing.
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