You'll have varied materials to check out when undergoing a residential roof replacement, each with different qualities and aspects. One option is metal roofing. If you're interested, consider the following benefits of metal roof replacement.
Resistant to Fire
House fires can break out in the suburbs and the country, causing massive stress and possibly heartbreak. One bonus of metal roofing is its fire-resistant nature. There's less danger of flying embers from a nearby blaze inflaming your roof, so long as you keep the surface and guttering free of leaves and debris.
Enduring
Metal roofs typically last for decades. Aluminium includes elements that automatically repel rust and decay, making it an ideal option for homes in coastal regions with harsh salty air. While steel doesn't have the same innate protection, technology comes to the rescue, producing roofs encased in zinc (galvanised) or in a zinc-aluminium coating. These advanced films shield the inner steel from the elements. Another more general advantage of metal roofs is that they don't rot or become insect-infested.
Lightweight
Metal is a relatively lightweight option when it comes to roofing materials, which means these coverings are unlikely to stress your home's framework. Conversely, denser concrete and terracotta tiles depend upon a sturdier building structure to bear their weight. This trait makes metal roofing particularly apt for alpine areas as the added weight of snow-buildup is less likely to cause problems than when combined with heavier roofs. Metal's lightness means that it's usually unproblematic to switch from bulkier options such as tiles.
Quicker to Install
Metal roofs are quicker to install than tiled ones because each sheet of corrugated metal is much larger than a tile. Thus the roof will need fewer individual pieces, plus, metal's lightness helps with installation also.
Suits Diverse Roof Styles
Metal flatters diverse roof styles. It suits conventional pyramid-shaped hip and gable contours, as well as flat, sloping-skillion and butterfly roofs. Thus it covers all types of architecture including cottage, heritage, and contemporary, angular structures.
Kind to the Environment
Metal is highly recycled, and thus any metal roof you install is likely to include a portion of recycled elements. This helps the environment as recycling releases fewer emissions than mining metal from scratch. Additionally, in decades to come when you might want to replace the roofing, the old one can again be recycled rather than it choking up a landfill.
Energy Efficient
You can customise a metal roof so that it's extremely energy efficient. For instance, reflective coatings are available that divert solar radiation to protect your home from the summer heat. Over time, you'll save on air conditioning costs. Another advantage of metal is that it doesn't absorb and store heat as tiles do, thus allowing cooling night breezes to refresh your home. Additionally, you can spread insulation underneath the cladding during a metal roof replacement to regulate the building temperature, which will lower energy bills in all seasons.
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