Metal Roofing Benefits

Metal Roofing Benefits. Beauty, Durability and Energy Efficiency.

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Educating Wisconsin homeowners on metal roofing benefits and helping our clients achieve them is our goal as a leading supplier of metal roofing systems in Wisconsin. We help you evaluate your options and choose the best solution for your family. Many homeowners choose the benefits of metal roofing over other options once they’ve heard the compelling case for metal. Some of the major metal roofing benefits are outlined below. Read more about why metal roofing is a better option than asphalt and other materials here. Let’s take a quick look at some of the major benefits of metal roofing.

Metal Roofing Benefits Include Energy Savings

Graphic demonstrating how energy efficient metal roofs are
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Metal roofing benefits include reducing your energy bills from the first day your roof is installed. Metal roofing in both light and dark colors reflects heat. This keeps homes cooler in the summer and insulates during winter months, reducing energy bills. The secret is in the highly reflective and highly emissive paint, which can re-emit up to 90% of absorbed solar radiation. Many owners report energy savings of 20% or more.

Metal Roofing Benefits Include its “Green” Nature.

The eco-friendly nature of metal roofing benefits not only your energy bill, but also our environment. An estimated 350 million tons of waste is added to American landfills every year from conventional roofing materials like asphalt shingles. Metal roofing lasts a lifetime. It can often be installed directly over an existing roof, eliminating the expense and environmental impact of tear-off and disposal.

Metal Roofing Benefits include Long-Lasting Durability.

Graphic showing metal roofs last more than 50 years
Credit: Metal Roofing Alliance (http://metalroofing.com)

Metal roofing can last for fifty years or longer without losing its beauty or integrity. Longevity is the number one reason consumers choose metal for their homes.

Since an asphalt roof needs to be replaced 2-4 times more often than metal roofing, metal provides the best value over time. Factoring in the maintenance, repair and replacement costs of asphalt, along with the value of energy-savings metal, a move to metal roofing pays off.

5 Reasons Why Metal Roofing is Best

Maroon Roof With Solar Panel
  1. Quality & Beauty.Investment-grade, high quality metal roofing systems come in a variety of beautiful colors and styles. Quality that looks great and lasts for a lifetime.
  2. Energy Efficient & Eco-friendly.  energy-saving, heat-reflecting metal surface saves money. Designed to cover existing roofing material, it also reduces environmental landfill waste.
  3. Long Lasting, Durability. Mother-nature tough, a permanent metal roof will last for many decades. Most asphalt roofs last 10-12 years.
  4. Maintenance-Free. Metal roofing is virtually maintenance-free – it will never split, mold, crack, or rot like many other roofing materials.
  5. Best Value. Metal roofs increase the value of your property while saving you money each month.

Metal roofing customers benefit from the most energy efficient materials available, saving them money for decades

Metal Roofing Benefits include its “Mother-Nature” Toughness.

The harshest climates and most brutal Wisconsin storms are no match for metal

Metal roofing benefits include its wins over Mother Nature decade after decade. High winds, intense sun, hard rains, hail and snow will take their toll on an average roof. Weather breaks down materials over time, leading to the need for repair or premature replacement. Even the harshest climates and most brutal Wisconsin storms are no match for metal. This is a key reason Wisconsin homeowners are upgrading to metal.

Metal roofing reflects heat & sun.

Solar Panel

Metal roofing stands up to the radiating intense heat of the sun day after day, year after year. Wisconsin’s summer months can be especially daunting to a roof made from traditional materials. The sun’s rays play a huge role in the degradation of most roofing systems. Roofs dry out, become brittle, and crack with age, leading to costly damage or water breach.

Metal roofing systems are completely immune to the impact from solar radiation. Metal roofing will never curl, crack, or become brittle when exposed to heat. Today’s coating technology helps to protect homes from heat by maintaining the roof’s integrity and vibrant color.

Metal-roofing sheds snow, ice and debris quickly.

Snow Roof

Snow and ice and debris can cause havoc on Wisconsin roofs. The best roofing material to keep homes dry and prevent damage or collapse is metal. Metal roofing is able to shed snow and debris quickly. Snow loads shed easily as sun passes radiant heat through the snow, warming the metal. Metal roofing products are designed and available to handle all the snow and ice that Mother Nature can dump on a metal roof.

Metal roofing is safe against lightning

Lightening
People often wonder if metal roofs attract lightning. Metal conducts electricity but it does not “draw” it. Lightning will typically hit the highest object around and rarely is that the top of the house. Additionally, a lightning protection specialist can ground your metal roof.

Metal roofing is windproof.

Wind Vane
Metal roofing products have been tested for wind resistance in laboratory settings as well as in the real world. Studies have indicated that a 30-year-old metal roof can withstand the same level of wind as a brand new metal roof. No other roofing material comes close to this ability.

Metal roofs stand up to damaging hail.

Metal roofing, especially steel metal roofing, stands up to hail. In the most widely accepted hail-resistance test, a steel ball is dropped to simulate the effects of hail’s impact on roofing materials. Metal roofs pass U.L. 2218 at Class IV. This is the highest rating! As a result, in many hail-prone areas, homeowners with steel metal roofing can receive insurance premium discounts. Another significant advantage is that steel metal roofing resists hail even after many decades. Other roofing materials become more susceptible to hail damage as they age.

Metal reduces fire risks.

House Fire
When it comes to mitigating the risks fire damage, metal roofing is the best option. Metal resists airborne sparks and burning debris from chimneys, fire pits or wildfires. Many homeowners save money on insurance premiums after upgrading to metal from a wood shingle or shake roof. As an added advantage, the low weight of metal roofing significantly reduces the risk of roof collapse if there is a fire inside the house. This can provide firefighters with more time to help save the home and its contents.