Benefits of Metal Roofing

A roof is an investment for anyone, whether you’re a homeowner, business owner or property manager. The roof serves as your home or property’s protection from natural hazards such as rain, wind, fire, ice, and extreme heat that may contribute to deterioration and decay.

Metal roofing is a long-lasting, excellent looking roof that has gained high demands in both residential and commercial structures despite their different roofing needs. Different because roofing materials for commercial roofs have flat slopes compared to residential roofs.

Metal roofing just started to become known to the residential market but commercial buildings have always used metal roofing for its superior weather resistance to water and wind.

To help you understand more the growing popularity of metal roofing, below are some of the many benefits metal roofing offers for any commercial building:

Long-lasting durability

The lifespan of metal roofs can go beyond 50 years without much extra maintenance.

Depending on the manufacturer and the materials used, some metal roofs offer a warranty of 30 years and more.

Low maintenance

Metal roofs are heavy duty. They are impervious to decay, mildew, discoloration, and the weather. Rest assured that it is not likely to degrade immediately.

Cost-efficient

Some may think that metal roofs are more expensive than the other types of roofs. With the benefits it offers, replacing your roof to this kind will save you a lot more money as it will surely last long and no need to maintain from time to time.

Aesthetic value

Most metal roofings come in different materials like tin, zinc, copper, aluminum, and steel.

Fire-resistance

Metal roofs provide a Class A protection since the combination with a fire-resistant barrier material underneath, and the roofing material prevents the roof from igniting.

To know more about the benefits of metal roofing, check out this infographic by Fahey Roofing Contractors.