January 25, 2012 at 16: 11. Category: roof


Metal roofing is a choice of roofing materials. Metal roof approximately 10 to 14% of all re-roofing jobs in the United States. There are several reasons why they are gaining in popularity.


First, the owners are not transient that they were. More homeowners choose to remain in their homes as they grow older. Because they can last for more than five decades, the owners who choose know them that they do not need to replace it again.


Other reasons include the strength and protection they provide and the options of plues design available with meals roofing materials.


Federal tax credits


If you install a metal roof before December 31, 2010, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. You can receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost (up to $1500) for Energy Star metal roofs with pigmented coating.


Ask your Roofer if your choice of roof contains pigmented coating. Pigmented coating increases the energy efficiency of these roofs.


Longevity


The last the longest of any roofing metal roofing material. Most manufacturers offer guarantees of 50 years for their products. Just a little maintenance, they can last up to 75 years.


Benefits of durability & strength


Metal roof is resistant to all weather conditions, large amounts of snow, hail and high winds. They do not rot, which eliminates the possibility of insect damage.


In addition, they do not absorb water and humidity, crack or peel. They are also resistant to mold and rot.


Costs of benefits


Metal roofs cost more than other types of roof. The average costs are:

steel shingles – shingles of aluminum – 12-24 000$ $000, 5 000 $-$ 22 000; copper shingles – 25 500 $ – 39 600 $.

There are many variables that will determine the cost of a new roof metal, including the size, material, pitch, accessibility, permits and special labour costs associated with your roofing project. Houses with metal roofs are known for their high resale value.


Benefits for security


One of the greatest benefits of metal roofs is that they are resistant to fire. Unlike wood or asphalt shingle roofs, they don’t burn, adding an additional level of protection for the owners.


Benefits for the environment


There are several factors that make environmentally friendly metal roofing of the environment, including that most can be installed on an existing roof.


Installation of metal roofing on an existing roof to eliminate waste from a detachable roof that would otherwise end up in a landfill. They are often made of recycled materials and metal roofing materials can be recycled.


Energy efficiency


Metal roofs reflect the Sun and block transmission of heat on the roof a House. A pigment coated metal roof is more effective because it creates a fountain in the home, because reflective pigments in the finish.


Advantages of the design


There are many choices of colors and design of systems available in metal roofing materials. Painted metal is available in almost any color. There are two types of metal roofs: standing seam and corrugated.


Couture standing consist of interleaved metal panels is placed vertically on the ridge of the roof of the eaves. Corrugated metal roofing is wavy or rippled sheets of metal. These two roof types create different appearances.


According to your design preferences, you can choose the appearance corrugated corrugated roof or flat and vertical roof aspect sewing on foot.