BENEFITS OF A METAL ROOF
Asphalt can require re-roofing every 12 to 20
years, with the average age of roofing replaced in the U.S. being only 17
years.
That's because asphalt roofing, being made of oil
impregnated paper or fiberglass, begins to deteriorate as soon as you put it
on your roof. Just normal weather and the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays add to
an asphalt roof's deterioration. A metal roof, however, will not decompose.
And unlike asphalt and other roofing styles, a metal roof can withstand just
about everything Mother Nature throws at it. Properly maintained, metal
shingles will last many, many years. Houses roofed with our Conklin
shingles in the very early 1900's are still giving trouble-free service.
Other roofing materials such as wood shingles and
tile have varying degrees of weather related problems also. Wood shingles
dry out, cracking and curling over a relatively short time. Recent wood
shingle and shake roofs have needed replacement before twenty years.
Concrete tile roofs have experienced problems with free/thaw cycles,
especially in northern climates. Both of these products are outlasted by
metal roofing that retains its good looks, whether that be shake, tile or
vertical seam panels.
Conklin Diamond Pattern Metal Shingles are
stamped with a special designed side lock which permits them to be quickly
and easily applied. Absolutely no soldering is required. This side lock is
our exclusive design. It provides contact under tension at three points; it
covers all nail heads; it allows for contraction and expansion, yet is
perfectly watertight. Deep cross crimps prevent any water from being blown
under end laps.
According to the National Association of
Homebuilders Research Center, 20 Billion pounds of asphalt shingles are
dumped into U.S. landfills every year. If one loaded those in 40,000 pound
trailers and lined them up end-to-end they would make a line from New York
City to Los Angeles, back to New York City and on to Chicago. What a way to
treat our land.
The recycled content of the steel in a metal roof
is about 56% from production to installation to reuse - far superior to
asphalt. And a metal roof can often be installed over your current roof,
without tearing off what's already there.
Furthermore, metal roofs are excellent insulators.
Not only will your metal roof keep your house comfortable regardless of the
weather outside, but also it can actually lower your air conditioning and
heating bills.
A metal roof is a premium roof system that adds
value to your most important investment-your home. Initially, a metal roof
will likely cost more than an asphalt roof, comparable to some other systems
like tile or shake and less than slate. While these premium roof systems
look good initially, they breakdown over time and you wind up having to
install two or more while your metal roof will keep on providing the
protection for you and your home. A metal roof will indeed save you money
over time; in fact, most metal roofs come with a true 30 to 50 year
warranty.
Then, add that all in with what you'll save in roof
maintenance costs. To make sure an asphalt roof lasts as long as possible,
extra roof maintenance is essential. But a metal roof is just about
maintenance-free. All you have to do is occasionally hose it down from the
ground. Metal roofs not only save you money - they'll save you time and
worry, too.
Initially the cost of a metal roof can be
substantially more than a premium asphalt roof. This is due to two factors-
first a metal roof is a premium product that does not begin deteriorating as
soon as it is installed and second it takes more skilled application for
installation. But, overall it will save you money in the long run versus
other roofing products.
That's because once you've installed a metal roof,
chances are you'll never have to re-roof your home again. Consider the cost
over a 30-year period - when you'd likely have to replace 2 asphalt roofs -
a metal roof will indeed save you money in the long run. Even better, most
metal roofs come with up to a 50-year warranty.
Then, add all that in with what you'll save in roof
maintenance costs. To make sure an asphalt roof lasts as long as possible,
extra roof maintenance is essential. But a metal roof is just about
maintenance-free. All you have to do is occasionally hose it down from the
ground. Metal roofs not only save you money - they'll save you time and
worry, too.
Another added benefit of metal roofing if you live
in Texas: Some insurance companies in those states offer discounts of up to
35% to homeowners with metal roofs.
With home heating costs doubling in the last year,
you may be surprised to learn that metal roofs are excellent insulators. Not
only will a metal roof keep your house comfortable, regardless of the
weather outside, it can actually lower your air conditioning and heating
bills.
An asphalt roof, primarily made of paper, slowly
begins to deteriorate, due to extreme weather and the sun's ultraviolet (UV)
rays. But a light-colored metal roof actually deflects UV radiation, keeping
your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter
When you
install a metal roof on your home, you'll receive a valuable long-term
warranty from the product manufacturer. Many of these warranties also
transfer to future owners of your home. Warranties vary somewhat
between manufacturers and products but the bottom line is that the security
and value of your home will be enhanced by the warranted long-term
protection of a metal roof. This protection affords you peace-of-mind
and security while you own your home and, oftentimes, increased resale value
when you sell your home.
1 Some
contents taken from www.metalroofing.org website.
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