Metal Roofing Saves You Money!

Durability and Longevity:
Asphalt can require re-roofing every 12 to 20 years, with the average age of roofing replaced in the U.S. being only 17 years. That's because asphalt roofing, made of oil impregnated paper or fiberglass, begins to deteriorate as soon as you put it on your roof. Normal weather and and the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays add to the deterioration. A metal roof, however, will not decompose. And unlike asphalt and other roofing styles, a metal roof can withstand just about everything Mother Nature throws it's way.

Great for Your Home, Great for the Environment:
According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills every year. Load that amount in 40,000 pound trailers and line the trailers up end to end, they would reach from New York city to Los Angeles, back to New York city and on to Chicago. What a way to treat our land! The recycled contents of the steel in a metal roof is about 56% from production to installation to reuse - far superior to asphalt. And a metal roof can often be installed over your existing roof, without tearing off what's already there!

Long-Term Value
A metal roof is a premium roof system which adds value to your most important investment - your home. Initially, a metal roof will likely cost more than an asphalt roof, comparable to other systems like tile or shake, and less than slate. While these premium roof systems look good initially, they break down over time and you wind up having to re-roof. A metal roof will outlast and save you money over time. In fact, most metal roofs come with a true 20 to 30 year warranty. Another homeowner benefit is that insurance companies in certain states offer discounts of up to 35% to homeowners with metal roofs.

Lower Heating and Air Conditioning
With home heating costs doubling in 2006, you may be surprised to learn that metal roofs are excellent insulators. Not only will a metal roof keep your house comfortable, it can actually lower your air conditioning and heating bills. An asphalt roof, primarily made of paper, slowly begins to deteriorate due to weather and UV rays. But a light-colored metal roof actually deflects UV radiation, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Low Maintenance
Consider what you'll save in maintenance with a metal roof. To protect and extend the life your an asphalt roof, extra roof maintenance is essential. However a metal roof is just about maintenance free. All you have to do is occasionally hose it down from the ground. Metal roofs not only save you money - they'll save you time and worry too!

Valuable Warranties Provide Added Protection
When you install a metal roof on your home, you'll receive a valuable long-term warranty from the product manufacturer PLUS a valuable workmanship warranty from the installer. Many of these warranties also transfer to future owners of your home. Warranties vary somewhat between manufacturers and products but the bottom line is the security and value of your home will be enhanced by the warranted long - term protection of a metal roof.

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