Metal Roofing Is Transforming the Industry

Posted: Mar 13, 2013
Author: Race City Roofing

Your roof does a lot more than protect you from the elements. Modern roofing products reduce your carbon footprint and keep your living spaces cooler. Moreover, you are rewarded with big dividends in the form of lower utility bills.

Metal roofing is a rapidly emerging trend. Known for its minimal maintenance requirements, strength and durability, metal also minimizes heat absorption by increasing heat reflectivity. New advances in metal roofing – specifically copper, steel and aluminum shake – are transforming the industry.

Aluminum offers longevity, strength, and it’s much lighter in weight than conventional roofing products. Therefore it doesn’t require much structural reinforcement. And because it’s malleable, it is suitable for virtually any roof shape. It is made of recycled products, and it too, is recyclable.

If you are concerned that metal roofing looks “industrial,” don’t be. Those days are well and truly over! With aluminum shakes, your roof can look as beautiful as if it had wood shakes – like this:

In addition, aluminum reflects as much as 95% of radiant heat to keep you cooler in the hot summer months.

Metal has proved to be one of the most durable materials for roofing. With the average lifespan of conventional asphalt shingles being 20 to 25 years, metal roofing goes way beyond – you can expect it to last for 50 years or more. Even in lashing wind-driven rains, it will remain uncompromised.

If you’re ready for metal roofing, there’s more good news – it’s compatible with most photovoltaic and solar products. Just make sure you find a solar installer who has experience with metal roofs.