Metal has mettle
According
to the Metal Roofing Association, non-metal roofs last an average of 17 years,
but metal roofing can last a lifetime. Metal roofing eventually makes back the
cost of its installation, because if carefully maintained it can last 40 to 60
years — longer in some cases. After a few decades, you’ll have recovered the
cost of installation in full simply from not having had to repair or replace
it. With the right coating, metal roofing can look like asphalt, wood or slate.
Sometimes this even strengthens it — stone-coated metal can withstand an impact
from a 2.5-inch hailstone or 120-mph winds.
Get metal roofing from
Charlotte’s best contractors
The
exact price of the roof depends on the metal and type of roofing. The least
expensive metals are steel and aluminum. Galvanized steel can withstand wind
and hail better, but aluminum is lighter and more rust-resistant. Copper is the
most durable, but also (along with zinc) the most expensive. Ask your
contractor for a price list.
Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are Charlotte’s
best roofing contractors, and they offer a 30 to 50 year warranty on their
metal roofs. They have won the Angies List Super Service Award twice. This
family-owned company is also an Owens Corning preferred contractor and a member
of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. These licensed general
contractors will give you a free estimate, plan their timeline for work to suit
your schedule and provide the materials themselves. If you are interested in a
metal roof for a building in Charlotte or Concord, NC, call today.
