Metal roofing is light and
strong
Although
more expensive than shingles, metal roofing as many advantages. It is
surprisingly lightweight. Where tile can be 750 pounds per 100 square feet,
metal roofing tends to be from 50 to 150 pounds per 100 square feet. If the
roof is a standing seam roof, which is the most popular type of metal roofing,
there will not be nearly as many seams as in a shingle roof. Also, these seams
will be above the level of the panels, cutting down on potential leaks.
Some
metal roofs have a warranty that guarantees that the roof will hold up against
a certain amount of wind or a certain size of hailstone. Being more reflective
than asphalt, it does not heat up as much as shingles on sunny days. This will
lower your air conditioning bills. And unlike wooden shingles, you never need to
worry about metal roofing catching fire. According to the Metal Roofing
Association, metal roofing can cut homeowners’ insurance premiums by up to 35
percent in some states.
The
exact price of the roof depends on the metal, the type of roofing and whether
it is coated to look like something else. The least expensive metals for
roofing are steel and aluminum. Copper is the most durable, but also (along
with zinc) the most expensive. Your roofing contractor will be able to give you
a price list.
Get metal roofing from Charlotte’s
best contractors
Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best
roofing contractors in Charlotte or Concord, NC, and they offer a 30 to 50 year
warranty on their metal roofs. Call today.
