F.A.Q.
Why metal roofing?
- Metal Roofs are available in a wide variety of colors and shapes
- Long lasting colors with no nonsense warranties
- Over 30 years of exceptional durability
- Metal is noncombustible
- Metal will not absorb or be damaged by water
- Metal will shed ice and water in the winter
- Most steel products are made with recycled steel and contain at least 25 percent recycled material
- Metal roofing is low-maintenance
- Inherently reduces snow, leaf build-up
Can metal be installed over my old roof?
Yes! Metal roofing weighs about 1/3 as much as shingles. It will not normally overload existing roofs and can usually be installed over existing roofing.
Won’t a metal roof be noisy?
Metal roofing is typically installed over plywood and felt or an existing roof. Therefore, the sound generated by rain or hail would be similar to other roofing materials. The myth of a noisy steel roof comes from barns that were built with steel roofing installed on open framing and with no insulation.
Isn’t metal roofing more expensive than conventional roofing?
Every type of roofing material offers many levels of quality. Initially, metal roofing may cost more than some levels of other roofing types. However, the life cycle costs of metal roofing are substantially lower than other forms of roofing. The decision to use metal is usually based upon the fact that the homeowner doesn’t want to or can’t afford to replace their conventional roof every 8 to 12 years. Metal roofing will provide many years of low maintenance service. On a functional life basis, metal roofing generally costs one-third less than composition roofing materials and is approximately one-fourth to one-half the cost of tile, shake or slate roofs.
Any other questions?
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